Implementation – Part I
(Coding & Testing)
Class 25
Introduction
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Describe the process of coding and testing.
Review preparing a test plan for an
information system.
Apply four installation strategies: direct,
parallel, single location, & phased installation
Distinguish between system & user
documentation
Write task-oriented user documentation
Describe the process of training end users.
SDLC
Project Identification
& Selection
Project Initiation
& Planning
Analysis
Logical Design
Physical Design
Implementation
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Maintenance
Implementation Phase Deliverables
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Coding
 Code Programs & Database Structures
 Program Documentation
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Structure charts, Structured English, Decision
tables/trees, Data flow diagrams
Testing
 Test Scenarios & Test Data
 Results of Program & System Testing
Installation
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Installation & Conversion Plans
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Software and hardware installation, Data conversion plan,
Site & facility remodeling plan
User Guides & Training Plan
Producing Code
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Use A&D specs to build product
Development teams
Version control
Bi-weekly status reports give client a
sense of stability and trust.
What is the Master Test Plan?
Different Types of Testing
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Technical Review / Inspections /
Walkthroughs / Desk Checking
Unit Testing / Stub testing
Integration testing
System testing
Acceptance testing (later)
Important points
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Purpose of testing is to confirm that the
system satisfies requirements.
Testing must be planned.
Test Scenario or Test Case
Documentation
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QA Case Number
Date
Programmer
Test Case Description
Description of Test Data
Expected Results
Actual Results
QA Approval or Rejection
Acceptance Testing by Users
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Determines whether system meets
objectives
Conducted by actual users
Uses test data (alpha testing)
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Recovery tests
Security tests
Stress tests