Abstract
We describe the Prescriptive Simplified Method (PSM), a software development method, based upon UML and use cases. PSM uses a traditional software development cycle and embeds use case development in the system construction phase. PSM has been used in three pilot studies. These studies support PSM as a viable means of transitioning lay people to novice system developers. This paper defines PSM and a teaching approach. Our overall goal is to validate both by tracking the development of a cohort of students, from the beginning of their training through to their early experiences in industry.
Recommended Citation
Box, Ilona and Ferguson, Jeff, "Improving Software Development: The Prescriptive Simplified Method" (2001). ACIS 2001 Proceedings. 13.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2001/13