Project Theory

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.
Software Development Life Cycle:-
Project Identification & Selection
Project Initiation & Planning
Analysis
Logical Design
Phsyical Design
Implementation

Maintenance

 

A project is also a sequence of unique, complex, and connected activities having one goal or purpose and that must be completed by a specific time, within budget, and according to specifications

SDLC

 

Project Management Criteria:

-Projects are oriented towards a goal.

-There is something unique about every project

-Project have a finite duration

- Projects require coordination of interrelated activities

 

What is project management?

- Project management is a set of principles and tools for :-

- Defining

-Planning

-Executing

-Controlling...and

-Completing a PROJECT

 

Why is PM important?

-ORganize your approach

-Generate a credible schedule

-Track progress and control your project

-Identify where to focus your efforts

-Identify problems early- befor they are crises

-Saves you TIME and MONEY

 

If you fail to plan, PLAN TO FAIL

1. Assessment- Know your "W"
2. Planning: define your aims, motivate yourself, what is your analysis??, know who your client is and what they want. Know your resources (human, financial, material, time). Predict possible outcomes, issues --> outline your project. Know who will help you throughout the process (team, partners-->or individual work? ==> Have CONCRETE OBJJECTIVES- SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed)