Systems Analysis and Design,Kendall 8e.pdf

The eighth edition of Kendall & Kendall: Systems Analysis and Design includes substantial
changes mandated by the rapid changes in the IS field in the last three years, and they are included
as a response to the input of our adopters, students, and reviewers. Many new and updated features
are integrated throughout. In particular:
Early introduction of three methodologies: SDLC, agile approaches, and object-oriented
systems analysis and design with UML, along with reasons and situations for when to
use them (Chapter 1)
Expanded coverage of COTS due to their increasing use in organizations (Chapter 3)
Object-oriented analysis and design expanded and featured in the center of the text so it
can be more easily incorporated into term projects (Chapter 10)
New object-oriented analysis and design problems included in the O-O CPU Episode
(Chapter 10)
New feature throughout the text called Mac Appeal, which discusses innovative software
available on Macs
New coverage of cloud computing (Chapter 16)
New section on SOA (service-oriented architecture) (Chapter 16)
New end-of-chapter Review Questions, Problems, and Group Exercises
Reorganized, updated, and strengthened chapter on agile methods (Chapter 6)
Strengthened project management by introducing the project charter early in the process
(Chapter 3)
Early introduction of how to prepare the systems proposal (Chapter 3)
Updated and streamlined CPU Case Episodes, the case that runs throughout the text.
Students can use Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visio, or Visible Analyst to complete new
assignments throughout the text
Updated scenarios, problems, and graphics throughout the text to accompany
HyperCase 2.8, a graphical simulation for the Web that allows students to apply their
new skills