BSc Computing (Information Systems): Software Engineering Report

This report provides an in-depth analysis of software development methods, focusing on the RAD, Waterfall, and Agile models, and their respective strengths and weaknesses. It examines the specifics of the RAD model, including its advantages and challenges, and compares it with other SDLC models. The report also delves into software quality, defining SQA and its importance in the software development life cycle, and explores factors such as flexibility, reusability, maintainability, and portability. Furthermore, it discusses various benchmarking techniques, including internal, competitive, and best practice benchmarking, and outlines essential software testing strategies such as unit testing, whitebox testing, blackbox testing, and GUI testing to ensure software quality. The report concludes by summarizing the importance of choosing the right development model and the significance of software quality in the software development process.