{"product_id":"data-flow-diagrams-simply-put-process-modeling-techniques-for-requirements-elicitation-and-workflow-analysis-paperback","title":"Data Flow Diagrams - Simply Put!: Process Modeling Techniques for Requirements Elicitation and Workflow Analysis - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngela Hathaway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas Hathaway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Data Flow Diagram (DFD) is a phenomenal tool for visualizing and analyzing dependencies and interactions amongst manual and automated business processes.\u003cbr\u003e In today's wired world, software applications often take center stage in optimizing workflow and increasing productivity. Unfortunately, the process of delivering the right software to the right people at the right time is challenging to say the least.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e DFDs are powerful tools for recognizing and eliminating two of the major problems that haunt IT projects, namely Scope Creep and Project Overruns caused by late project change requests. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Data Flow Diagrams - \u003cem\u003eSimply Put \u003c\/em\u003e explains \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWHAT a DFD is, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWHY you need one, and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHOW to create it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn the benefits of process visualization for the business community, for the one wearing the BA hat, for those tasked with developing the solution, and ultimately for the entire organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Specifically, Data Flow Diagrams - \u003cem\u003eSimply Put \u003c\/em\u003e explains and demonstrates the answers to these questions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) and what does it do for you?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the difference between a Rigorous Physical Process Model and a Context-Level DFD?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat symbols can I use on each type of diagram?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the business value of doing exploding or levelling a DFD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is a simple approach for drilling down into a process?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I show the internal processes and flows that produce the results?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does balancing a Data Flow Diagram mean and what is the business value?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the most efficient approach to balancing a DFD?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat business value do detailed process specifications offer?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I express detailed specifications for processes and data?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is \"metadata\" and why do you need it?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy should I draw a Data Flow Diagram?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does a fully balanced DFD look like?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat value does a DFD fragment provide?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Angela and Tom Hathaway have authored and delivered hundreds of training courses and publications to thousands of business analysts around the world. They have facilitated numerous requirements discovery sessions for information technology projects under a variety of acronyms (JAD, ASAP, JADr, JRP, RGW, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Based on their personal journey and experiences reported by their students, they recognized how much anyone can benefit from a basic understanding of what Data Flow Diagrams are, what they represent, who needs them, and how to get started creating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngela's and Tom's mission is to allow anyone, anywhere access to simple, easy-to-learn techniques by sharing their experience and expertise in their training seminars, blog posts, books, video courses, KnowledgeKnuggets(TM), and public presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42715657994303,"sku":"9781535110136","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a3d09f2e0378bf1e04aaaad9c3403c5c.webp?v=1765072212","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/data-flow-diagrams-simply-put-process-modeling-techniques-for-requirements-elicitation-and-workflow-analysis-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}