This study investigated the use of systems development methodologies in Web-based
application development in South Africa. Web-based systems differ from
traditional information systems by integrating different media for knowledge
representation and utilizing hypertext functionality. By doing this, Web-based
systems not only support creation, integration, analysis, and distribution but also
storage and transfer of knowledge of business transactions within a structured
information system.
There are numerous methodologies available to develop Web-based systems. In this
study five of these methodologies were discussed. The methodologies include Web
IS Development Methodology (WISOM), Internet Commerce Development
Methodology (ICOM), Web Engineering, Extreme Programming and the Relationship
Management Methodology (RMM).
In this study a qualitative research approach was followed. Case studies were done
on three different organizations in the South African marketplace. Semi-structured
interviews were used for data collection at each organization. The interviews were
transcribed, and the data were analysed using content analysis and cross-case
analysis. One of the main goals of this research was to determine "how" system
development methodologies are used in practice to develop Web-based systems,
and to what extent it is used.
The research pointed out that those organizations who participated in this study in
South Africa mainly use in-house developed methodologies to develop Web-based
systems, and that these organizations adhere strictly to their methodology. The main
reasons organizations choose to use methodologies are that methodologies aid in
the delivery of a better quality Web-based system, and also act as a good project
management mechanism within the organization. / Thesis (M.Com. (Computer Science))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/1447 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Taylor, Martin Allen |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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