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Authors

Boaz Ronen, Michael A. Palley, & Henry C. Lucas

Abstract

Although spreadsheet programs and microcomputers have revolutionized information processing in organizations, a significant number of serious errors have been reported through the misuse of this technology.

This article discusses several different contexts for the development of spreadsheet models and presents structured design techniques for these models.

Sample

Spreadsheet development life cycle
Spreadsheet development life cycle

Texts on systems analysis and design usually include a systems development life cycle.

It is possible to develop a similar life cycle for spreadsheet applications, though the life cycle must be flexible to reflect the different contexts for spreadsheet design.

Publication

1989, Communications of the ACM, Volume 32, Number 1, January, pages 84-93

Full article

Spreadsheet analysis and design