[Year 12 SofDev] SD Post mortem

[Mark Kelly]

You could be right there, Adrian.  I did skim over the question since I 
was getting rather weary and time-poor by that stage.  Yes.  If 
technical specs are right, you can safely assume hardware/software 
compatibility.  I will have to revisit that...

Thanks Adrian!

Adrian Janson wrote:
> Hi Mark,
> 
> I have a (small) question / issue about your answer to Q9.
> 
> I would argue that the two suppliers have scanners "with the right technical
> specifications" and this then rules out your possibilities:
> - Compatibility with other hardware (e.g. port type) > can it be plugged
> into their computers and run at full speed?
> - Compatibility with software and operating system (e.g. does it have a
> driver?) > Can it be controlled, and can its features be exploited? Does it
> produce images in an acceptable format?
> - Functionality > Does the equipment have features required by the buyer
> (e.g. OCR)? Is its maximum resolution adequate?
> - Accuracy > Does it produce quality output?
> - Performance > How long does it take to perform a scan?
> 
> And possibly rules out some of the others.  The question also rules out the
> price as being a comparison.  I feel that the question is really asking us
> to compare the suppliers.  
> 
> - Is the supplier based locally?
> - Do they offer good after sales support?
> - Does the supplier have a good reputation?
> 
> My 5c
> Cheers,
> Adrian
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> On Behalf Of Mark Kelly
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> Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] SD Post mortem
> 
> The post mortem is done.
> http://www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au/vceit/postmortems/2009sd/SD2009exam.htm
> 
> A friendly paper, apart from assuming knowledge beyond the study design 
> (key fields, relational databases).  And abbreviating gigabyte as Gb.
> 
> Feel free to nitpick.
> 
> Overall, I'd like to see more meaty programming and a bit less white 
> collar stuff that ITA would cover better, like evaluation, DFDs and 
> project management.  (And yes, I _can_ see their relevance to 
> programmmers, but they do tend to be dull).
> 
> Cheers
> Mark
> 

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