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Spies, Phyllis Bova – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Reports on major change in computer software development process--the prototype model, i.e., implementation of skeletal system that is enhanced during interaction with users. Expensive and unreliable software, software design errors, traditional development approach, resources required for prototyping, success stories, and systems designer's role…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Models, Programing
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Cheney, Hal – Library Software Review, 1986
Addresses problems encountered by self-taught "talented amateurs" doing microcomputer systems work for libraries: not maintaining design control, not maintaining operational control, attempting to use someone else's database, having variety of diverse systems activity converging on common database, attempting to run whole show, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Systems, Library Automation
Blair, John C., Jr. – Database, 1982
Outlines the important factors to be considered in selecting a database management system for use with a microcomputer and presents a series of guidelines for developing a database. General procedures, report generation, data manipulation, information storage, word processing, data entry, database indexes, and relational databases are among the…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases, Guidelines