Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
This training course offers a comprehensive exploration of methods used in solutions analysis and design, focusing on techniques, tools, and best practices employed in the software development lifecycle. Participants will gain a deep understanding of various analysis and design methodologies and learn how to apply them effectively to address complex business problems and design scalable software solutions.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of solutions analysis and design and their role in the software development process.
- Explore different analysis techniques for gathering, documenting, and prioritizing requirements.
- Learn various design methodologies for architecting software systems, including object-oriented design, service-oriented architecture, and domain-driven design.
- Gain practical experience in applying analysis and design methods through hands-on exercises and case studies.
- Develop skills in modeling software solutions using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Learn how to communicate analysis and design decisions effectively to stakeholders through clear documentation and presentations.
Audience
- Software Developers: Individuals looking to enhance their understanding of analysis and design methodologies to improve their software development skills.
- System Architects and Technical Leads: Professionals responsible for designing software systems and leading development teams. This course provides them with the tools and techniques necessary to architect scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Business Analysts: Individuals involved in gathering and analyzing business requirements for software projects. This course helps them understand how to effectively translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Project Managers: Managers overseeing software development projects, aiming to gain insights into the analysis and design process to better manage project requirements and timelines.
- Quality Assurance/Test Engineers: Professionals involved in software testing, who can benefit from understanding the analysis and design process to ensure test coverage and alignment with project requirements.
- Consultants and Solution Architects: Individuals advising clients on technology solutions and architecture design. This course equips them with the knowledge to recommend appropriate analysis and design methodologies for client projects.
- Graduate Students and Career Changers: Individuals seeking to enter the software development field or transition to roles involving analysis and design. This course provides them with a solid foundation in industry-standard methodologies and practices.
- Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders: Those looking to build software products or tech startups. Understanding analysis and design methodologies is crucial for effectively planning and architecting software solutions.
- Any Professionals Interested in Software Development: Individuals from diverse backgrounds interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how software solutions are analyzed, designed, and developed.
Pre-requisites
- Basic understanding of software development concepts and methodologies.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles would be beneficial but not required.
- No prior experience with specific analysis or design methodologies is necessary.
Course Content
Day 1
Structured Systems Analysis and Design
- Data Flow Diagram
- Entity Relationship Diagram
Strengths of Object Orientation in Systems Analysis
- How Object-Orientation Affects the Frame of Mind
- Comparison of Structured Analysis vs. OO Analysis (Diagram Perspective)
Introduction to Object Oriented Analysis and Design
- Overview of the ICONIX Process
- Introduction to UML 2.0
- UML Diagrams
Day 2
Requirements Analysis
- Domain Modeling
- Use Case Modeling
Analysis and Preliminary Design
- Robustness Analysis
- Use Case (Analysis vs. Design “Ready”)
- Preliminary Design Review
Detailed Design
- Creating Sequence Diagrams
- Using Collaboration and State Diagrams
- Updating the Static Model
- Critical Design Review
Day 3
Implementation
- Creating Deployment Diagrams
- Creating Component Diagrams
Object-Oriented Design Principles
- Characteristics of a Bad Design
- OOD Principles: SOLID
- Introduction to Design Patterns