Course Length: 3-4 days

Introduction

Technology is part of the infrastructure of any business. This statement is an accepted fact. Software development and technical solutions construction has evolved from an art to a science. Technical construction organizations are being forced to answer to their organization’s bottom line. There is a definite need for people that can address this need.

Audience

As an introductory course in the Software Development Process, this course explores the business and technical aspects of one of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries, computer software development. This course navigates a student through the software development process from inception, (someone’s good idea) to a finished packaged product on your computer. This course is intended for anyone who buys, evaluates, recommends or uses computer software. In addition, it is intended for people looking to enter the growing field of software development. The course is presented in a manner, which can be appreciated by all groups, including a broad mix from all the above groups.

The strength of the course is the series of integrated exercises that walks the students through the software development process resulting in a complete understanding, and hopefully an appreciation for the process. The practical aspect of this course uses both the Rational Tool Suite and the Thinking Objects 4D Technology Construction Approach.

Objectives

The intent of this course is four-fold. First, the intent is to provide the attendees with a working knowledge of general software development terms and concepts. Secondly, the intent of the course is to provide exposure to business and technical aspects of the software development process. Describe the advantages of using a defined process, the 4D Technology Construction Approach, and a tool suite to enforce the process, Rational Tool Suite. Finally, the intent is to provide the student/project with a practical and usable understanding of the process to immediately use and implement in their jobs, and careers.

 Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. It is assumed that the student has some exposure to computer software.

Course Outline

Introductions

Students and instructor meet, establish goals for the course, understand backgrounds, set ground rules, and develop work teams for exercises.

Introduction to a Software Development Process as a Problem Solving Methodology

Students are introduced to the software development process in terms of a problem solving methodology. A structured methodology is introduced, that can be applied to technical solutions. Emphasis is placed on applying the methodology defining the problem and customizing the process to effectively meet the client’s needs.

The Software Development Process Using the 4D Technology Solution Construction Approach

The software development lifecycle is examined as a tool to solve business problems. The 4D Technical Solution Construction Approach, a customizable, deliverable oriented approach to solving technology problems. It is advantage is the dual business and technology approach to solving problems.

Enforcing the Process