TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT In a traditional systems development environment:
• Systems design is influenced by compatibility issues, including existing hardware and software platforms and legacy system requirements.
• Systems are designed to run on local and wide-area company networks.
• Systems often utilize Internet links and resources, but Web-based features are
treated as enhancements rather than core elements of the design.
• Development typically follows one of three main paths: in-house development,
purchase of a software package with possible modification, or use of outside
consultants.