'It's lots of bits of paper and ticks and post-it notes and things . . .': a case study of a rapid application development project

被引:16
作者
Beynon-Davies, P [1 ]
Mackay, H
Tudhope, D
机构
[1] Univ Glamorgan, Sch Comp, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, M Glam, Wales
[2] Open Univ, Fac Social Sci, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, Bucks, England
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D O I
10.1046/j.1365-2575.2000.00080.x
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
This paper reports an in-depth case study of a rapid application development (RAD) project. RAD is a recent information systems development method noted for its high levels of user involvement and use of iterative prototyping. The paper develops a model of the core features of RAD gleaned from literature such as that published on the dynamic systems development method (DSDM). We report an ethnographic study of a RAD project and use this case material to contrast the theory with the practice of RAD. We conclude the paper with a consideration of a number of possible revisions to the prescriptions of RAD and also discuss the role of RAD within the broader context of IS development.
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页码:195 / 216
页数:22
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