ICT PROJECTSystem Life Cycle
ICT PROJECTSystem Life Cycle
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ICT PROJECT
System life cycle
System Life Cycle is a structured process for the development, implementation, and
maintenance of software systems. It encompasses all the phases that a software
product undergoes from its inception to its retirement.
Hospitals often have complex workflows and diverse needs across departments,
such as patient management, medical records, billing, and inventory management.
During the analysis phase, stakeholders in hospitals collaborate with system
analysts to define requirements for information systems that can streamline
operations, improve patient care, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
As a system analyst involved in implementing the new system for school students
to register and access medical services near their residences within the Dubai
Health Authority (DHA), you would need to follow the basic phases of the system
life cycle (SLC), particularly analysis and design, to ensure the successful
development and implementation of the system.
Analysis Phase:
Requirements Gathering: Conduct interviews, surveys, and workshops with stakeholders, including
government officials, school administrators, healthcare providers, parents, and students, to understand
their needs and expectations for the system.
Feasibility Study:
Evaluate the technical, operational, and economic feasibility of the proposed system. Consider factors
such as available technology, resources, budget, and potential risks.
Identify and document the primary use cases for the system, focusing on activities such as student
registration, appointment scheduling, medical history management, and communication between
stakeholders.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Analyze the data requirements for the system, including the types of information to be collected, stored,
and processed. Consider data security and privacy regulations.
System Architecture:
Develop a high-level system architecture that outlines the components, interfaces, and infrastructure
required to support the system's functionality and performance goals.
Design Phase:
System Architecture Design:
Refine the high-level architecture into detailed system designs, including database schema, application
components, user interfaces, and integration points with existing systems.
Prototyping:
Develop prototypes or mockups of key system features to gather feedback from stakeholders and
validate design decisions.
Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for the online registration portal, considering the needs and
preferences of students, parents, and school administrators.
Database Design: Design the database structure and relationships to efficiently store and retrieve
student registration information, medical records, and other relevant data.
Security Design:
Anticipate future growth and scalability requirements and design the system to handle increasing
numbers of users and transactions without sacrificing performance.