¶ … Controls In developing a new application that would replace an existing one, it is important that it should encompass all the existing functionalities of the old application that are of essential use to users. Technically, in terms of usability, the new system must meet all issues concerning the old application that caused its elimination. Moreover, the new application must be characterized by effectiveness, efficiency, accuracy, and better performance compared to the old one. In view of this, it is necessary that the development process of the new application must follow a rigid set of development rules, standards, set in detailed course of actions. Through this, it can be assured that the newly developed application or software product does not put the business into risk.

A set of development control and directives is necessary to ensure that all business control issues receive sufficient attention during the development process. As Rachelle Benson states in her Information Technology can Manage Routine Business Processes,

A well-designed and implemented system can run the routine side of the business 'like clockwork', managing processes and leaving managers and employees with more time to develop new business, find new customers and spend longer with existing customers.

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Through this, the developers of the application can have an overview and idea on what approach they will take in the development process.
Gather all existing requirements of the old system that are still necessary and must exist in the new system

Anticipating the possibility that the system to be replaced is, in some way, still useful and effective to users is essential. This is especially true if the development process is meant to replace an old one. Through an analysis, review, and evaluation of the old application, the developers can have more idea on how they will make the new system better.

Gather all business issues in relation to the old system

After gathering business information, and analyzing the old application, knowing the business issues that exist in the old system is essential since they are the reasons why a new application will be developed and why the old one will be replaced. This process can provide the developer and the project team a list…