Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Applications Development, and Usability Development

Kuali Rice: Simplifying Software Development

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Title:Kuali Rice: Simplifying Software Development (ID: EDU07217)
Author(s):Aaron Godert (Cornell University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Kuali Rice integrates workflow, a lightweight service bus, and centralized notification within an easy-to-use, enterprise class, development framework. The suite enables agile development so that developers can react to end-user business requirements in an efficient and productive manner, allowing them to focus on producing high-quality business applications.

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Best Practices for Incorporating Quality Assurance into Your Software Development Life Cycle

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Title:Best Practices for Incorporating Quality Assurance into Your Software Development Life Cycle (ID: EDU06277)
Author(s):Marina Arseniev (University of California, Irvine), Carmen Roode (University of California, Irvine), and Katya Sadovsky (University of California, Irvine)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The cost of correcting code in production increases up to 100 times as compared to correcting it during development. The cost of correcting design flaws or worse, security exposure, can be unaffordable. Learn about emerging practices that incorporate quality and security assurance into your software development life cycle or software acquisition.
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Developing Effective Production Turnover Procedures

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Title:Developing Effective Production Turnover Procedures (ID: EDU05040)
Author(s):Elaine David (University of Connecticut) and Pamela Heath-Johnston (University of Connecticut)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The University of Connecticut Information Technology Services department has implemented new production turnover procedures in the areas of testing, notification, documentation, and support. This presentation will discuss the new procedures, the process used in developing these procedures, their implementation, and the metrics used in evaluating their effectiveness.
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User-Centered Design Approaches for Web Applications

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Title:User-Centered Design Approaches for Web Applications (ID: EDU03166)
Author(s):John Sharkey (Pace University) and John Sharkey (University of Central Florida)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:In an effort to develop Web applications that receive more use, the CDWS unit with UCF has adopted project processes for user-centered design and production. The expected outcome is more cost-effective systems that help ensure the most effective use of scarce resources by cutting redevelopment time and reducing support costs.
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Implementing a Usability Lab for Web Development and Academic Stakeholders

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Title:Implementing a Usability Lab for Web Development and Academic Stakeholders (ID: EDU03117)
Author(s):Kari Branjord (University of Minnesota) and Alice de la Cova (University of Minnesota)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Usability evaluation is critical to the process of designing self-service Web applications, which must be easy to use without training. We will describe how the University of Minnesota performs usability evaluations and how we succeeded in building a state-of-the-art usability lab on campus while maximizing the lab's benefits through academic partnerships.
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