Le développement des systèmes d'information: De MERISE à RAD by Pascal Silvestre is a French-language technical book published in 1996 by Hermes Science Publications. Spanning 190 pages, the work examines the evolution and methodologies of information systems development, specifically tracing the transition from the structured MERISE method to Rapid Application Development (RAD) approaches. MERISE, a widely used French information system design methodology, is contrasted with the more iterative and accelerated RAD paradigm that gained prominence in the 1990s. The book serves as a bridge between traditional structured analysis and design techniques and the emerging agile-oriented practices of the era, making it a valuable resource for students, analysts, and IT professionals interested in understanding the historical and methodological shifts in software engineering and information systems planning during that period.