APPLIED PRELIM LESSON 1.2

Planning Tools:
Tool Type: ● PERT Tools

help in breaking down project tasks and estimating timelines

Planning Tools
● Spreadsheets

Like Excel for budgeting and scheduling

Editing Tools: Tool Type
● Text Editors

Notepad++, Sublime Text for code writing

Editing Tools:● Word Processors

Microsoft Word for writing project documents

Change Management Tools:
Tool Type:
● Requirements Traceability Tools

Jira helps track changes from initial requirements to delivery

Change Management Tools
● Change Control Systems

ServiceNow manages changes in IT workflows

Configuration Management Tools:
Tool Type:
● Version Management Systems

Git Hub helps keep track of code versions

Configuration Management Tools: ● System Building Tools

Jenkins automates the process of building and testing applications

Prototyping Tools:
Tool Type:
● Very High-Level Languages

Python can quickly create prototype applications

Prototyping Tools: ● User Interface Generators

Figma or Adobe XD for designing and testing UI

Method Support Tools:
Tool Type:
● Design Editors

Lucidchart helps create visual design models

Method Support Tools: ● Code Generators

Tools like Talend generate code for data integration

Language Processing Tools:
Tool Type:
● Compilers

GCC compiles C/C++ programs

Language Processing Tools: ● Interpreters

Python interpreter executes Python scripts

Program Analysis Tools:
Tool Type:
● Static Analyzers

SonarQube checks for code quality issues

Program Analysis Tools: ● Dynamic Analyzers

Valgrind detects memory leaks at runtime

Testing Tool:
Tool Type:
● Test Data Generators

Mockaroo generates realistic test data

Testing Tool: ● File Comparators

WinMerge compares file contents for testing

Debugging Tools:
Tool Type:
● Interactive Debugging Systems

GDB for debugging programs in C/C++

Debugging Tools: ● IDE Debuggers

Visual Studio Code debugger for step-by-step troubleshooting

Documentation Tools:
Tool Type:
● Page Layout Programs

Adobe InDesign for creating structured project reports

Documentation Tools: ● Image Editors

Adobe Photoshop for designing diagrams or images for documents

Reengineering Tools:
Tool Type:
● Cross-Reference Systems

Understand helps map and analyze code dependencies

Reengineering Tools: ● Program Restructuring Systems

Refactoring tools like IntelliJ IDEA for improving code structure

8 Most Critical Factors to consider when deciding which instrument will help you build on your best solution for testing:

● Customer Preference Tool
● Availability of License within Customer Machine
● Availability of the Test Environment
● Additional Protocol Support
● License Cost
● Efficiency of Tool
● User Options for Testing
● Vendor Support

Customer Preference Tool

consider the instruments they have used in the past and the ones they prefer

Availability of License within Customer Machine

if the instrument is compatible for licensing with the existing testing machines of your business

Availability of the Test Environment

the performance tool needs to be able to access enough hardware and network resources

Additional Protocol Support

tool that can support a wide variety of protocols is more beneficial than one with a more restricted reach

License Cost

the expense of using this tool

User Options for Testing

the tool your organization uses should include the ones that it your needs best

Vendor Support

the people behind the instrument are as critical as the instrument itself

How to Use Business Tools to Stay Competitive:

● Define Your Objectives
● Assess the Current Situation
● Clean Up Your Data
● Employ Additional Support
● Select the Right Tools

Define Your Objectives

You need to clearly define your priorities before deciding what BI
resources to use. Then think about what exactly you want
BI(Business Intelligence) to assist you with.

Assess the Current Situation

Figure out what works, and what does not work, and be completely aware of operating procedures.

Clean Up Your Data

The realization of actionable knowledge requires clean data. So, make sure you spend some time tidying up all the details that you have on hand.

Employ Additional Support

Often, you cannot be able to navigate the complexities of Bl resources on your own effectively. Consider hiring a Chief Data
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Officer in the event that you are struggling. And a small team that can concentrate primarily on data and market intelligence

Select the Right Tools

Take some time to try free trials, interview different providers of Bl and analytics, and consider creating a custom application Consider factors such as the ability to scale up and whether the instruments should be cloud-based or on-site. Don't hurry through stage. The more work you put into choosing the right instruments, the better the results are going to be.