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 | | Tabular Application Development for Information Systems: An Object-Oriented Methodology by Talib Damij ISBN-10: 9780387950952 ISBN-10: 0-387-95095-8 ISBN-13: 9780387950952 ISBN-13: 978-0-387-95095-2 Hardcover 2001-08-17 Springer Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description There is a myriad of different methodologies for transforming real-world scenarios into information system models. Moreover, this transformation process is critical not only for developing a successful information system, but also for helping users optimize their work and make their organizations more efficient. Tabular Application Development for Information Systems describes the workings and utility of Tabular Application Development (TAD) as an object-oriented methodology that uses tables to model the real world. Essentially, TAD entails collecting information about a real-world situation into tables, identifying and implementing changes by analyzingthe tabularized content, and then using the data gathered in the changed tables to develop the organization's information system. Given that tables can be easily surveyed and modified, analysts can locate almost immediately any information about business processes, work processes, activities, tasks, or events. In addition, the user can confidently proceed without misunderstandings and can quickly rectify any mistake or problem. Topics and features:*TAD's advantages over UML methodology in terms of simplicity, utility for either small or large information systems, and independence from the analyst*presents the subject of business process reengineering and information systems development from a new perspective*thorough descriptions of three case-study applications of TAD*briefly introduces all key object-oriented concepts*segments the TAD methodology into six clearly defined phases This book offers an essential exposition on the TAD method for information systems development and design. Practitioners and professionals in information science, computer science, and business process reengineering will find the work a highly useful resource when using TAD for rapid, efficient software development. | ||
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Excellent, concise and well-written book I purchased Dr. Damij's book on TAD methodology and studied the TAD methodology, which is explained in detail by Dr. Damij in his book. As the Deputy Director of Purchasing Department in a big trading company, I used the TAD methodology to solve the problem of Sales-Claim. The TAD methodology not only enabled me to understand this complex problem but also helped me to suggest improvements, which considerably shortened the process of the Sales-Claim. Dr. Damij's book is an excellent, concise and well-written book. I found the TAD methodology to be very simple and easy to use. This is an object-oriented methodology, which is highly useful for managers who want to improve the functioning of their company and for systems analysts who intend to develop a suitable information system. The first two phases of the methodology deals with the problem definition and identifying the functioning of the company. The third phase discusses as to how to perform the business process re-engineering. The last three phases focus on the development of the information system considered. The result of the fourth phase is the object model of the system. The fifth phase deals with designing the system and preparing it for implementation. The sixth phase implements the system developed in the previous phases. I highly recommend this book for everyone who is seeking the possibility of making changes and improvements to the various functions of their company or department. This book is a must read for every systems analyst who perform information systems development. | ||