Towards an Axiomatic Approach to Information Systems Development

John J. Donovan, Steven H. Kim

ISBN 10: 1332247423 / ISBN 13: 9781332247424

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book challenges the prevailing idea that the construction of information systems is an algorithmic process that can be improved incrementally. Instead, the author proposes that the process is largely axiomatic in nature, and that dramatic improvements can be made by applying certain fundamental principles to the process of system design. The author provides several axioms which can be applied to each phase of a system's construction, and which can be used to evaluate the viability of potential designs. He then provides several theorems which can be used to increase productivity in each phase, and provides examples of how to apply them effectively. In the author's view, these axiomatic approaches can dramatically improve the efficiency of information system construction. If widely adopted, they could lead to major improvements in system design and implementation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Towards an Axiomatic Approach to Information Systems Development
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332247423
• ISBN 13: 9781332247424
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Unlock a scientific approach to building information systems that aims for smarter, more reliable design.

This work introduces an axiomatic method for constructing information systems, where a small set of general principles guides decisions across the entire development life cycle. By applying these ideas, you’ll see how high-level rules can shape practical engineering choices.

The book presents a framework that starts with core ideas like axioms, theorems, and corollaries, and shows how they translate into concrete phases: specification, architectural design, implementation, and maintenance. It offers a pathway to evaluate designs with consistency, rather than relying on ad-hoc methods, and it discusses how to balance productivity, modularity, and usability over time.
What you’ll experience

• Clear definitions of foundational concepts, including how axioms differ from theorems and how they steer decision making.
• A view of how to minimize information content and keep functional requirements independent for better modularity.
• Practical guidance on partitioning and managing functional requirements to reduce cross‑dependencies.
• Insights into how these ideas apply during specification, implementation, and maintenance to improve productivity.

Key ideas you’ll take away

• Axioms and their role in guiding design choices across the information systems life cycle.
• How rapid and algorithmic search relate to the axiomatic method, and how they complement each other.
• The importance of modular design and the impact of changes on long‑term usability and performance.
• Ways creativity can be channeled to generate and evaluate alternative configurations.

Ideal for readers of information systems theory and practitioners seeking a principled, decision‑oriented approach to system development. The book positions axiomatics as a tool that supports, rather than replaces, established design methods, offering a novel lens for evaluating and improving information systems.