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December 14, 2005
Project Planning phase of the Software Development Life Cycle
Project Planning is the first phase out of a total of five phases within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
The project planner's role is the following:
Define the problem
Produce the project schedule
Confirm project feasibility
Staff the project
Launch the project
The aformentioned activities are generally considered to be Project Management tasks.
Critical Components of this phase include:
Business Benefits (Business Case)
System Scope Document
Context Diagram
Work Breakdown Schedules (WBS) - a list of all the individual tasks that are required to complete the project, usually composed in Microsoft Project Manager
PERT Chart (Project Evaluation and Review Technique) - Can be composed in Microsoft Project Manager
Economic Feasibility:
Cost/benefit analysis (Development costs, ongoing costs of operations)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Payback Period
Breakeven Point
Return on Investment
Posted by Ralph A. Meiers at 8:24 AM
December 11, 2005
Nano Cube
24 Gallon glass nano tank offers the ideal dimensions for Mini-reefs and Freshwater planted biotopes.
Great tank for the beginner!
Built in 3 stage filtration
-Mechanical: Sponge filter for trapping detritus.
-Chemical: Acticvated carbon for dissolved organics.
-Biological: Ceramic rings and Bio balls for beneficial bacteria growth.
JBJ Compact Fluorescent Lighting: 2x36W Compact Fluorescents
Nite-Vu LED Moonlighting
A 290gph pump providing water circulation
Specifications:
-18”x19.6”x19.7”(LxWxH)
-Flip Top Canopy for Easy Maintenance
-24W PC lamp(50/50 or 6500K)
-290 GPH pump
-Two 60 x 60 mm cooling fans
BOOKS:
The Computer
Fumbling the Future: How Xerox Invented, Then Ignored, the First Personal Computer
Movies:
One Magic Christmas (DVD)
Magazines:
XY
Posted by Ralph A. Meiers at 8:17 PM