1. Before proceeding on a project, a system analyst and the programmer will discuss following issues;-

• – Application development methodology to be followed.
• – Programming environment and standards for coding.
• – Testing strategies for the project. – Type of documentation chosen.
• – Operational and test environment management approval.
• – Training to user, manager and IT staff.
• – Post-implementation evaluation.
• – Final report to management.
• 2. The primary responsibilities of the systems analysts are:
• – The system analyst is responsible for ensuring that all business requirements are specified.
• – The system analyst has to use the project management tools for achieving the goals.
• – The system analyst also prepares the documentation containing the technical specifications of the product to be developed.
• – Projects are analyzed, designed implemented and tested by the system analyst.
• 3. The primary responsibilities of the programmers are:
• – Coding is performed by the programmer.
• – Difficulties in the project are estimated by the programmer.
• – Time needed and the scope of the project is estimated by the programmer.
• – During testing. programmers test individual programs as well as the entire system.
• – Programmers are also responsible for flowcharts and pseudocode, as well as program documentation.
• 4. Structure charts will be very useful at the development stage. Structure chart is used for showing the program modules and relationship between them.
• – In structured chart, a rectangle is used for representing the program modules.
• – Other symbols are used in structured chart for providing additional information and relevant details.
• – A higher-level module directs lower level modules. Higher level modules are called control module and lower level modules are called subordinate modules.
• – Symbols are an important part of structure chart and used for representing the various action or depicting certain conditions.
• Advantages of the structured chart over Flockhart and pseudo code:
• – More control over resources – Reporting line is clearly defined and highlighted
• – Help in reducing cost and analysis time.
• – Provides focus and direction to the organization in a proper, attractive and an effective way.