Developing a connector selection database application using NIAM (Nijssen's Information Analysis Methodology)
Nijssen's Information Analysis Methodology (NIAM) is a conceptual information modeling technique that provides a database applications designer with the tools and guidance to develop database applications that accurately depict users needs in a timely manner. The steps involved are: information gathering; information modeling; transformation; data input; and user interface development. This talk will describe how these steps were used to create a connector selection database application. The information gathering step will describe where the information regarding connectors was found. The information modeling step will explain how the information was depict utilizing a NIAM information structure diagram. The transformation step will demonstrate how an information structure diagram can be directly translated into database record structures. The data input step will address methods for capturing all the data. Finally the user interface step will describe the basic user interface along with methods for integrating help text and graphics with a DBMS. 7 refs., 2 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6929933
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-89-2813C; CONF-900580--4; ON: DE90009971
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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