Author Question: What are some of the key elements that need to be kept in mind during the design phase of the SDLC? ... (Read 122 times)

jayhills49 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

What are some of the key elements that need to be kept in mind during the design phase of the SDLC? Discuss.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

________ is a collaboration tool that supports remote (different place), synchronous (same time) collaboration.

A) Video conferencing
B) E-mail
C) A MUD
D) A wall display
E) A virtual world

voltaire123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The design phase captures all aspects of how a system's components will function together to accomplish the goal, using descriptions, models, and diagrams. It is the technical blueprint for the whole system, with all the fine print and details. The choice of software development environments and hardware architecture is a critical one. Although a particular software development environment might be marginally more efficient for a specific project, the disadvantages of a fragmented, poorly integrated architecture are too costly to ignore. The choice will also be affected by the experience and capabilities of the IT staff. This phase also addresses usability and considers the needs of all the different end users who will interact with the system. End users with disabilities should also be considered in this phase.

Answer to Question 2

A