Structured logical design of information systems: A methodology, documentation and experience

摘要

A methodology for the logical design of Information Systems is presented. This methodology emphasizes structure design. It is based on a precise and extended concept of system logical design, which leads to consider management and organizational factors that have been ignored by most methods. A well-defined procedure for generating the “best” design and attaining a sound and complete system logical specification is the main practical contribution. The methodology has several years of successful testing by many people in practice. The use of computerized techniques in supporting the systems logical design process is also reported.