[Year 12 SofDev] Design of User Interface
Don Morelli Optus
da_morelli at optusnet.com.au
Tue Sep 9 18:52:29 EST 2008
In the study design it talks about characteristics of high-quality user
interface, under key knowledge in the DEVELOPMENT phase of the SDLC and not
in the design phase. If the SD is the bible, then the implication is that
the correct answer would have to be the DEVELOPMENT phase of the SDLC. I
also agree that if we are talking about Stages Of Software Development then
the user interface would be developed in the Design phase of this "cycle". I
agree that it makes sense to me that it should be in the design phase of the
SDLC as well as the design phase of the Stages of SD, but what I think
doesn't count at this time-only at review time.
The only concern that I would have about this is what the markers will do at
the end of the year. Will they accept both as there seems to be some
difference of opinion between teachers of the subject or will they only
accept the one answer-what the study design states.
My 2c worth
Don Morelli
Mt Lilydale Mercy College
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On Behalf Of Adrian Janson
Sent: Monday, 8 September 2008 12:43 PM
To: 'Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] Design of User Interface
Yes - agree. But the question is talking about the SDLC (which is looking
at the whole system) and we are thinking purely about the software (which is
developed in the development phase of the SDLC). OK - I'll be quiet now!
:-)
Cheers,
Adrian
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On Behalf Of Quentin Lydall
Sent: Monday, 8 September 2008 12:35 PM
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Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] Design of User Interface
Well, my industry experience was that designs had to be produced and signed
off by users before budget was released for development work to start. That
included interfaces, very definitely; they were picky about how they would
look and what functionality they would have!
I still think it is in the Design stage!
Quentin Lydall
Head of ICT
Beaconhills College Valley Campus
30-34 Toomuc Valley Road,
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On Behalf Of Adrian Janson
Sent: Monday, 8 September 2008 11:50 AM
To: 'Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] Design of User Interface
Actually on second thoughts I can see why Development is the suggested
answer. It is during the development phase that the software development
itself takes place - and the Design phase is really about selecting
hardware, software and determining features of the system rather than
getting stuck into details such as UI's. The design phase might determine
that a software package needs to be created and have certain requirements -
and some designs might be created which represent what the UI should ideally
look like. But it is a lot like a concept sketch of a new house versus a
detailed plan of what each of the rooms will look like.
I change my vote!
Cheers,
Adrian
Adrian Janson,
VITTA President
Director of ICT,
Melbourne High School,
Forrest Hill, South Yarra 3141 Australia.
Phone: 03 9826 0711 International: +61 3 9826 0711
Fax: 03 9826 8767 International: +61 3 9826 8767
E-mail: janson.adrian.a at edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.mhs.vic.edu.au
Blog: http://jansona.edublogs.org <http://jansona.edublogs.org/>
From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Adrian Janson
Sent: Monday, 8 September 2008 11:34 AM
To: 'Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] Design of User Interface
Hi Quentin,
The key word would seem to be 'designing' so in this respect 'Design' would
be the most correct response.
Cheers,
Adrian
Adrian Janson,
VITTA President
Director of ICT,
Melbourne High School,
Forrest Hill, South Yarra 3141 Australia.
Phone: 03 9826 0711 International: +61 3 9826 0711
Fax: 03 9826 8767 International: +61 3 9826 8767
E-mail: janson.adrian.a at edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.mhs.vic.edu.au
Blog: http://jansona.edublogs.org <http://jansona.edublogs.org/>
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On Behalf Of Quentin Lydall
Sent: Monday, 8 September 2008 11:02 AM
To: Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] Design of User Interface
Hi All,
Question 2 of Section B of VITTA sample exam 3, 2007, (whew!) asks what
stage if the SDLC designing the user interface takes place. The supplied
answer is Development. Can someone please help me explain to my students
why it does not happen during the design stage?
Thanks!!
Quentin Lydall
Head of ICT
Beaconhills College Valley Campus
30-34 Toomuc Valley Road,
Pakenham
3810
Phone:(03) 5945 0016
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