“The Once and Future Web”.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * Risks to Web-Based Business Long system delivery time Low responsiveness to business changes High project development and ongoing support costs Questionable system quality Desires of Web-Based Businesses Project delivery time – shorter System quality – improved Technology investment - optimized Need for Process Domination of the different requirements calls for a systematic approach Producing high-quality applications in a cost-effective way Goal – application should be Maintainable and evolvable Reliable Efficient Appropriate for UI Delivered on time at predictable cost Or Simply Software Engineering? “Fundamental differences [between hypermedia and other disciplines] however, make a pure transposition of techniques both difficult and inadequate. An important part of hypertext design concerns aesthetic and cognitive aspects that software engineering environments do not support.” --Nanard Nanard Web Development vs. Software Development They are different due to the nature and distinct requirements of Web-based systems Even though Web-based systems often require programming and specialty software, the development of that software is often unique Web-Based Systems vs. Software (1/3) Web-based systems: Are often document-oriented containing static or dynamic content More emphasis on “look and feel” Are “content-driven” – process is driven by the availability of content Need to cater to users with diverse skills and capabilities Are typically constrained to a short development time making it difficult to apply the same levels of formal planning and testing used in software development Web-Based Systems vs. Software (2/3) Web-based systems: Differ by means of their access and delivery medium Have different life spans Have differing development requirements Developers are vastly varied in terms of their background, skills, knowledge, and system understanding Developers differ in their perception of Web systems Web-Based Systems vs. Softw