End UserSoftware Development Approach

Definitions

•This is when the end-user is the primary developer.

•The user will utilise functions within the application to automate programming tasks.

•Packages include spreadsheets & databases.

Characteristics

•End user as the developer and maintainer.

Characteristics

•The developer is the client, therefore there are no communication issues

Characteristics

•Small budget and/or short time period for development

Key Need to Knows

•Lack of formal stages.

•Low cost – Only software package.

•Minimal time frame.

•Meet the users needs.

•Only small scale projects.

Types of Programs