The Usefulness of Hindsight

Holmes, Neville (2004) The Usefulness of Hindsight. Computer, 37 (11). 120, 118-119. ISSN 0018-9162

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Abstract

History shows that user and data issues remain core computing system development concerns. The author uses field experience of the 1960s to illustrate the wisdom of using people with experience in a company to develop that comany's information system, and the importance of adopting standard data definitions across the company as the basis for that information system.

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Keywords:	system development, practical experience, data standards
Subjects:	280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280300 Computer Software > 280302 Software Engineering 280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280100 Information Systems > 280112 Information Systems Development Methodologies 370000 Studies in Human Society > 370600 History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine > 370601 History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280100 Information Systems > 280101 Information Systems Organisation
ID Code:	1402
Deposited By:	Mr Neville Holmes
Deposited On:	18 Jul 2007
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2008 02:30
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