Activity9.3: Identifying DevelopmentToolRequirements In this activity, you will first identify the optimal developmenttool to use in a given situation. Next, you will analyze the developmenttool selection in a scenario. Objectives After completing this activity, you will be able to: ! Identify the appropriate developmenttool for a given set of requirements and constraints. Before You Begin This activity includes both small group tasks and class discussion. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this activity. Materials There are no materials for this activity. Time to complete this activity: 15 minutes followed by a 10 minute discussion. 70 Activity9.3: Identifying DevelopmentToolRequirements Exercise 1: Identifying a DevelopmentTool for a Scenario (10 minutes) ! Identify the optimal developmenttool 1. Participate in small groups as assigned by the instructor. 2. Read each scenario below. 3. Identify what operating system best meets the needs described in the scenario. 4. Write your answers below. After completing the above steps, you will discuss your responses with the class. The instructor will write the class consensus on a flip chart. Scenarios A A Web-based application is needed that will allow subscriptions to newsletters published by the company. Each subscriber will receive between 1 and 12 e-mails per day from the publishers. B A highly graphical 32-bit Microsoft ® Windows ® system for data analysis. Massive statistical calculations will be necessary for each data rendering. Solution A B Activity9.3: Identifying DevelopmentToolRequirements 71 Exercise 2: Analyzing Technology Selection (5 minutes) ! Analyze technology selection 1. Participate in small groups as assigned by the instructor. 2. Validate the feasibility of the solution given in the scenario. 3. Make any comments in the space below. 4. The instructor will discuss answers after the lab is complete. After completing the above steps, you will discuss your responses with the class. The instructor will write the class consensus on a flip chart. Scenario A corporate Information Services (IS) team has chosen Microsoft Visual Basic ® as the language of implementation for a custom-designed order entry system for the company. The system will be n-tier and data will be stored in SQL Server ™ . There may be a need for a Web front end in the near future. Analysis _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK . Activity 9. 3: Identifying Development Tool Requirements In this activity, you will first identify the optimal development tool to use in. Activity 9. 3: Identifying Development Tool Requirements Exercise 1: Identifying a Development Tool for a Scenario (10 minutes) ! Identify the optimal development