Information Technology (IT)

Information Technology (IT) and software development is related to issues related to computer technology, software, the Internet, the people who work with it and the basic processes in these disciplines. It includes not only code writing, but also preparation and training to meet the requirements and organizational objectives.

The objectives for Information Technology (IT) and software development are: accelerating product development, managing knowledge, optimizing processes, reducing costs and gaining a competitive advantage.

These objectives are necessary to ensure that the availability of and access to information works optimally at all times in order to be able to make well-founded decisions in a timely manner.

Since the advent of the global web, many scientific and practical studies have been carried out from an innovative and technological point of view. What are the most well-known and used theories, models and methods? What are different technological success formulas and how can they be applied? These articles are about powerful and valuable theories and methods regarding Information Technology (IT) and software development.

Waterfall Method

by Ben JanseInformation Technology (IT)November 27, 2020November 27, 2020

The Waterfall method is a project approach where the project is divided into linear successive phases. Each phase must be successfully completed before the next phase can be started.

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

by Ben JanseInformation Technology (IT)October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a methodology that has been developed for the support of companies whilst upscaling Lean and Agile methods.

Feature Driven Development (FDD)

by Ben JanseInformation Technology (IT)September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Feature Driven Development (FDD) is an agile framework for iterative and incremental software development consisting of five basic activities.

Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

by Ben JanseInformation Technology (IT)September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

The Systems Development Life Cycle (SLDC) is a software development framework. The complete process consists of seven phases

Extreme Programming (XP)

by Ben JanseInformation Technology (IT)September 5, 2020September 5, 2020

Extreme Programming (XP) is a framework for developing high-quality software solutions, developed by Ken Beck.

Learning Management System (LMS)

by Daniela AvendañoInformation Technology (IT)June 10, 2020September 17, 2020

A Learning Management System is a web application which is used for the management, delivery, monitoring and control of online education activities.

Document Management

by Alexander ZeemanInformation Technology (IT)November 27, 2019August 21, 2020

Document management is the process of saving, localizing, editing, and sharing documents in a way that is most effective and efficient for organizations.

TMap (Test Management approach)

by Ben JanseInformation Technology (IT)November 15, 2019July 16, 2020

TMap / Test Management approach is a leading approach for testing software, and helps in delivering complex and high-quality software more quickly.

Rational Unified Process (RUP)

by Ben JanseInformation Technology (IT)August 16, 2019July 16, 2020

Rational Unified Process (RUP) is an agile software development method, in which the life cycle of a project, or the development of software, is divided into four phases.

COBIT 5

by Ben JanseInformation Technology (IT)July 31, 2019July 16, 2020

COBIT 5 is a framework for managers for managing information technology and stands for Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology.