System Development

This document discusses different approaches to system development including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Rapid Application Development (RAD), and Joint Application Development (JAD). SDLC is a process involving users, analysts, engineers and programmers to build information systems through phases like planning, analysis, design, implementation and support. RAD relies on automated tools to streamline the development process. JAD emphasizes participatory development through workshops involving system owners, users, designers and builders. JAD is noted as an effective method for collecting requirements from users through a series of meetings. It involves stakeholders to work together on a product. General principles of JAD include involving all affected parties, using a neutral facilitator, and producing meeting