
An original and useful guide for every programmer, engineer, technical writer, and manager working in the software development field. It provides a step-by-step methodology for rigorously documenting a project from inception through analysis, design, programming, testing, and implementation.
This handbook investigates the critical necessity of standardized documentation throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure project clarity and long-term maintainability. Authors Frank S. Patrinostro and Steve J. Ayer draw upon their extensive experience in systems design to present a rigorous, step-by-step methodology. They argue that technical documentation should not be an afterthought but an integrated component of the development process, from initial analysis through final implementation. The text provides a structured framework designed to minimize ambiguity and improve communication between programmers, engineers, and management.
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Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for establishing formal documentation standards in legacy software environments. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which serves as a practical reference for professionals tasked with creating rigorous project records.
Page Count:
433
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070026041
ISBN-13:
9780070026049
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