This microcomputer-based systems text emphasizes practical problem-solving tools and strategies, making it relevant to the real world without diluting the basic theoretical content. It combines traditional systems development life cycle (SDLC) techniques with modern fourth-generation language (4GL) and computer-assisted systems engineering (CASE) technology to teach students how to build small-enterprise computer information systems. A sample case study unifies the theoretical concepts and serves as a model for readers to emulate during their own case study.

Table of Contents

• 1 Information Systems in the Small
  2 The Systems Development Life
  3 Problem Identification and
  4 Data Flow Diagrams
  5 System and Data Models
  6 Project Management
  7 Problem Solving and Design Development Strategies
  8 File and Form Design
  9 Report and Query Design
  10 Process Design 4GL Options
  11 Cost/Benefit Analysis
  12 Prototyping
  13 4GL Programming
  14 System Environments
  15 System Testing
  16 System Documentation and Training
  17 System Conversion
  18 Information System Maintenance and Review