Tuesday, November 27, 2007

10/17/07

In FrontPage: design, HTML (handles presentation layer), split, previewSDLC = Software Development Life Cycle --> Project ManagerSite Design (Chapter 8)Web site is a computer application.

Developing Computer Applications has a Life Cycle:
Plan the site: requirements, define audience
Design: function/technical design
Execution: building/testing internally
Release: make available to publicPlanning the Site

Define the site's goals, determine who will be involved, understand time and need constraints

Process and detailed planningDefine Audience:
Output: customized peer review form for presentation
Need analysis: customer expectations
Make list of intended audience
Identify what the prospective customers want or need

Competitive Analysis:
Helps to make site better as opposed to your competition

Evaluate criteria: personalization, consistency, and ease of navigation

Design Tips:
Keep it simple
Enhance response time
Focus on content
Ensure company's name is visible
Emphasize appearance
Allow easy return to homepageSite Design and Evaluation Criteria (ACSS)

Appearance: make sure site it aesthetically pleasing, use professional tools for help
Consistency: build one image, use style guide
Scalability: simultaneous scalable access, capable of expanding
Security: threats (ID theft, privacy), protect from hackers

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