A Methodology for Developing Applications on Social Networking Sites
Ma, Jun (2009)
Lahden ammattikorkeakoulu
2009
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-200912057133
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-200912057133
Tiivistelmä
These recent years witnessed a substantial emergence of social networking sites (SNSs) which some even refer as an arising phenomenon. Besides the main function of communication of SNSs, the applications integrated within the SNSs are of great popularity and thus help gain more users. Currently, there is no standard for social application development. In this context, the thesis proposes a methodology based on the traditional system development life cycle, with a view to help the developers in implementation of the applications.
The thesis is identified as a theoretical creative research. The study is conducted based on the qualitative approach. To be more specific, a series of experimental actions in developing a new social application are taken in order to examine the operation in practice. The methodology offers a collection of models, tools, procedures to assist the experiment.
The empirical part consists of a whole development life cycle of the proposed methodology and illustrative actions. The six stages include feasibility study, end-user investigation, developing specification, application analysis and design, application implementation, application publication, review and maintenance. With its own plans, timelines, controls and monitoring procedures, the activities of each stage are defined as their associated end products, which facilitate the use of project management techniques.
In conclusion, evaluation of the created methodology is given. The thesis thoroughly evaluates in terms of philosophy, model, techniques and tools, scope, outputs, practice and product, based on which the future possible development is introduced.
The thesis is identified as a theoretical creative research. The study is conducted based on the qualitative approach. To be more specific, a series of experimental actions in developing a new social application are taken in order to examine the operation in practice. The methodology offers a collection of models, tools, procedures to assist the experiment.
The empirical part consists of a whole development life cycle of the proposed methodology and illustrative actions. The six stages include feasibility study, end-user investigation, developing specification, application analysis and design, application implementation, application publication, review and maintenance. With its own plans, timelines, controls and monitoring procedures, the activities of each stage are defined as their associated end products, which facilitate the use of project management techniques.
In conclusion, evaluation of the created methodology is given. The thesis thoroughly evaluates in terms of philosophy, model, techniques and tools, scope, outputs, practice and product, based on which the future possible development is introduced.