IBM Systems Journal articles from September 1993

IBM Systems Journal archives from September 1993

Process automation in software application development. (Technical)
September 1, 1993... Over the years, the field of application development (AD) has evolved from that of an art form to being more of a science, hence the emergence of concepts such as information engineering. In engineering and scientific fields, the value of...

Rapid Delivery: an evolutionary approach for application development. (Technical)
September 1, 1993... From a historical vantage point, large application development projects are frequently at risk of failure. Applications are typically developed using a monolithic development approach. Monolithic approaches generally feature...

The impact of object-orientation on application development. (Technical)
September 1, 1993... Object-orientation introduces new deliverables, notations, techniques, activities, and tools. Application development consists not only of these items but also of work segmentation, scheduling, and managing the sharing and evolution of...

A public key extension to the Common Cryptographic Architecture. (Technical)
September 1, 1993... A new method for extending the IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) to include public key cryptography is presented. The public key extension provides nonrepudiation via digital signatures and an electronic means to distribute Data...

Open Systems Handbook.
September 1, 1993... Computer technology has made it possible for individuals to use computing capability directly and to connect with other users throughout the world, resulting in changes in the way we do business and solve problems. As the cost of...

Designing Quality Databases with IDEFIX Information Models.
September 1, 1993... Let me begin my review of this book by unequivocally stating that "I loved it." Although its title may appear as technically cumbersome and having limited scope, this book has something for everyone and is especially valuable and timely...