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I recently read through Code Complete, and it recommends that I create a project specification before actually coding.
The book didn't go very far into detail about what 'specs' are, and how they are made. Because this is a crucial part of software development, I would like to know how to create quality specs that are not too exhaustive.
Where can I learn more about software specifications? Or any of the other prerequisites outlined in Code Complete?
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A good project specification is a simple but complete description of a software's functionality and purpose. It contains descriptions of how the software will be used from a user perspective and performance details such as speed, availability, and response time.
Model specification is the process by which variables are selected to be included in a model (MacCallum, 1995). There is a tension in model specification between including all relevant variables and conserving statistical power.
Here's Joel's article on Function Design documents.
http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000036.html
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