Object-Oriented Analysis with Data Flow Diagram

Abstract

This paper identifies and discusses the persistent problems and devel- opment practices of information systems development (ISD). A critical examination and comparison of past times traditional and present-day web-based develop- ment shows that contemporary ISD can be seen as an accentuated evolution rather than a revolution of well-known challenges and solutions. On this basis, (1) diversity; (2) knowledge; and (3) structure are identified as inherent and interre- lated problems, while the practices for coping with these three challenges are (a) organization and specialization; (b) constant verbal communication and negotia- tion; and (c) pragmatic application of certain development methods and method- ical concepts. We conclude that more research on the occurrence and interaction of problems and practices at, and between, different contextual levels (e.g. the business environment, company, project, team and individual levels) is needed to understand and assess (the gap between) observed practice and good practice across the many types of Web and non-Web ISD projects conducted today. We outline a possible research agenda to investigate these issues.