End User
End user database
Description
A simple, searchable online database made up of structured records whose content is generated by the participants. The records normally contain personal information relating to a set of individuals. The database is self-perpetuating in that in order to access it, participants are usually made to submit their own information. Usually incorporates instant messaging capability for connecting participants based on a match.
Purpose
The purpose of this method is to ‘find’ others with matching needs or take control over your data. For example, matching interests in order to connect or trade. Participants benefit from being able to use a single touch point for identifying matches and are able to compare offers from a pool of potentially similar records. Improves the likelihood of success through pre-vetting.
Strengths
* Can offer anonymity while retaining high levels of personal detail and control over how these are shared (i.e. citizen held records). * May include advanced testing to determine compatibility or matches between participants and records. * Useful research tool, e.g. for determining average prices.
Weaknesses
* There is often a charge to access the database. * Sometimes there can be a stigma associated with being on a private database (e.g. if participants are looking to date). * Can soon become out of date and usefulness out of perspective if inactive records are not deleted.
End users are those persons who interact with the application directly. They are responsible to insert, delete and update data in the database. They get information from the system as and when required.
Types:
a) Direct users: Direct users are the users who se the computer, database system directly, by following instructions provided in the user interface. They interact using the application programs already developed, for getting the desired result. E.g. People at railway reservation counters, who directly interact
Description
A simple, searchable online database made up of structured records whose content is generated by the participants. The records normally contain personal information relating to a set of individuals. The database is self-perpetuating in that in order to access it, participants are usually made to submit their own information. Usually incorporates instant messaging capability for connecting participants based on a match.
Purpose
The purpose of this method is to ‘find’ others with matching needs or take control over your data. For example, matching interests in order to connect or trade. Participants benefit from being able to use a single touch point for identifying matches and are able to compare offers from a pool of potentially similar records. Improves the likelihood of success through pre-vetting.
Strengths
* Can offer anonymity while retaining high levels of personal detail and control over how these are shared (i.e. citizen held records). * May include advanced testing to determine compatibility or matches between participants and records. * Useful research tool, e.g. for determining average prices.
Weaknesses
* There is often a charge to access the database. * Sometimes there can be a stigma associated with being on a private database (e.g. if participants are looking to date). * Can soon become out of date and usefulness out of perspective if inactive records are not deleted.
End users are those persons who interact with the application directly. They are responsible to insert, delete and update data in the database. They get information from the system as and when required.
Types:
a) Direct users: Direct users are the users who se the computer, database system directly, by following instructions provided in the user interface. They interact using the application programs already developed, for getting the desired result. E.g. People at railway reservation counters, who directly interact