SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE

1. DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING

1.1. / If the systems contains files, then the file structure would need to be finalised at this stage.

1.2. / There are certain techniques that need to be adopted to make sure the data populating the files.

1.3. / Once the development of each module is completed, the whole systems needs to be tested

2. IMPLEMENTATION

2.1. / There is a need to train staff on the new system

2.2. / Transfer papers files or electronic files to the new system

2.3. / Changeover to the new system

3. DOCUMENTATION

3.1. / How to do search

3.2. / Tutorials

3.3. / How to add, delete or amend records

4. ANALYSIS

4.1. / Identify the problems with the current system

4.2. / Produce a data flow diagram

4.3. / Research or collect data from the current

5. DESIGN

5.1. / Design the data capture forms, inputs form

5.2. / Design the screen layouts

5.3. / Produce any algorithms or program flowcharts

6. EVALUATION

6.1. / Compare the final solution with the original task