Implementation : Introduction

Implementation is using appropriate software packages to create the system you have designed. Often students spend far too much time on the implementation. They naturally want to make their system look and operate in as professional a manner as possible. And of course the implementation is by far the most interesting part of the project. But it is a mistake to spend lots of time working on the implementation and neglect the other stages of the project. Remember in most cases the implementation is worth less than half of the marks for a project.

When implementing a system it makes sense to implement the most important parts first.

During the implementation you need to collect evidence to show how the information system was created. If you decide to make any changes from your design then you will need to explain why the changes have been made.

You will not need to do this for your coursework, but if your were producing a system for a real company the last part of the implementation would be to set up the system at their premises for them, manage the changeover from any existing older system to the new one and train staff to use it.

GCSE ICT Companion 04 - (C) P Meakin 2004