Abstract
This paper explores the adoption of systems prototyping and, in particular, concentrates on the various ways in which this may affect those people associated with systems development.
One widely accepted prerequisite for successful prototyping is that it requires a fundamental change of attitudes for developers, users and managers alike. This all too frequently ignored requirement is discussed and illustrated.
Adopting a prototyping approach to systems development can have a significant effect on the roles played by both users and developers. These alterations in roles and responsibilities are examined. Particular attention is given to the role of the prototyper, as well as to the issues to be considered when choosing who should play this crucial part.
Examples are drawn from experience of both teaching prototyping within a University and its adoption in a commercial environment.
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Mayhew, P. (1990). Software prototyping: Implications for the people involved in systems development. In: Steinholtz, B., Sølvberg, A., Bergman, L. (eds) Advanced Information Systems Engineering. CAiSE 1990. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 436. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0000605
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