show understanding that software development consists of a number of stages, including requirement identification, design, coding, testing, documentation and maintenance
show understanding that stages may overlap
show understanding of the possible role of program generators and program libraries in the development process
Testing
show awareness of why errors occur
show understanding of how testing can expose possible errors
appreciate the significance of testing throughout software development
show understanding of the methods of testing available: dry run, walkthrough, white-box, black-box, integration, alpha, beta, acceptance
show understanding of the need for a test strategy and test plan and their likely contents
choose appropriate test data (normal, abnormal and extreme/boundary) for a test plan
Project management
show understanding that large developments will involve teams
show understanding of the need for project management
show understanding of project planning techniques including the use of GANTT and Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) charts
describe the information that GANTT and PERT charts provide
