Knowledge Base

Software Development

is a chain of processes and check points. Collect, document, measure and prioritize attributes, then proceedto the next process.More

 

User Interface and Usability

are not synonymous.  Usability is the science and the interface is the art. Understand the end user and define both. More

 

Quality Programming

is an iterative process. Integrating quality from the inception results in better, lower cost software. More

 

Competitive Advantages

comes from innovation. New algorithms, workflows and data mining come from innovation in new software.More

 

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Purely Practical ™ Business Rules

MS Power Point presentation 71 Slides. Introduction to writing business rules. High quality business rules are necessary to communicate the business process to software developers. Here’s why and how.

Purely Practical ™ Programming

MS Word Document 4 pages Programmers focus on coding and the role of programmer need to be expanded. The programmer needs to take responsibility for ensuring that the business requirements will be correctly interpreted into software.

Purely Practical ™ Quality Software Guidelines

MS Word Document 2 pages Pitfalls to be avoided and best practices to ensure a high quality software solution.

Purely Practical ™ Software Architecture

MS Power Point presentation 41 slides Highlights that software architects need be proficient. Specific implementations depend on the organization and problem. The core knowledge outlined here is independent of any specific industry or technology.

Purely Practical ™ Usability Testing

MS Power Point presentation 46 slides UI testing is a long term commitment to your users. The challenge of UI validation is to do the right tests at the right time with the right people.

Purely Practical ™ Use Case Guidelines

MS Power Point presentation 59 slides A high quality use case is an art, but validation is a science. Content, scope and completeness, are the focus. Use case development is a team activity.

Purely Practical ™ Web Site Strategy

MS Word Document 2 pages Executive primer on web site as a strategic asset.

Purely Practical ™ Writing Effective Business Requirements

MS Power Point presentation 174 slides Focus on what needs to be done –not the do’s and don’ts. From organization goals through business requirements to implementation, here is what needs to be done and how to do it.