Introduction to Systems Analysis Techniques

Systems analysis has a reputation for complexity. This book makes it remarkably accessible.The book introduces systems analysis and describes its role in the overall development process. It also explains how to be an effective part of a systems development team. The authors, who are expert practitioners, cover virtually every major systems analysis technique. These include: spray and tree diagrams, data flow diagrams, data modeling, normalization and entity life histories. Each technique is introduced with practical, step-by-step worked examples. The book encourages the early development of both the physical and logical view, and shows exactly how to apply this logicalization to data flow diagrams.For anyone interested in the fundamentals of system analysis, including both IT professionals and students.