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Chapter 4
Web Site Development Methodologies
4.1 Introduction
The progress of the World Wide Web appears to be an inexorable process, con-
stantly presenting new challenges and opportunities. With the need to accompany a
society that is increasingly dedicated to new technologies, while at the same time
reducing costs and improving information systems, entities must equip themselves
with the means to attract more customers and users. Thus, a Web site is no longer
seen merely as a means to present informative content. Today, it is also a platform
for business, communications, and social interaction. Therefore, it is expected that
entities innovate their Web pages, so as not to become outdated and out of touch
with their user base, unsuited to its evolving and demanding needs.
With the evolution of the World Wide Web and the increasing need to innovate
Web sites, researchers have attempted to propose different methods and techniques
to aid and improve the development of Web pages. Many Web developers base
their work on existing software development methodologies; however, there are
speci
c aspects of Web development that have lead researchers to propose that
speci
c methodologies are needed. Here, we will discuss some of those method-
ologies by reviewing existing literature, a method which will allow for a useful
perspective on the state of research in this
field.
4.2 The W3DT Methodology
The World Wide Web Design Technique, commonly known as W3DT, is a pio-
neering approach used for the design of Web-based hypermedia applications
(Bichler and Nusser 1996 ). Developed by Bichler and Nusser ( 1996 ), it was con-
ceptualized particularly for the development of large Web sites. It is a technique
focused on the collaborative development of distributed Web pages, allowing for
 
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