Fresh Free Thoughts

They write the right stuff, by Charles Fishman 1996, explores the level of control that is exacerbated by the requirements that are used in the deployment of spaceshutlle software. Such a software si portrayed as been perfect by the author, and so it should, this software controls the faith of those aboard the space shuttle. The trouble-free software, is a remarkable feat, it could easily improve the usability of any programme, however we question the usage of this type of documentation in the commercial world of software, as it is seen to be rigid, lack any freedom The author stresses that the success of the group is based due to the process that is in place. The author stresses how such a feat is has not spread to any other section of the industry and offers insight into what comprises this success. The organisation of the specifications for this type of software is seen to be the critical feature. The highly regulated specifications highlight the high level of control that the

In this week’s class we looked at the importance of requirements through a practical and theoretical setting. As discussed briefly in my last post Life Cycles: The cycles of life? we explored very briefly the importance of specifications, which are a base of requirements. Requirements are comprised of scope, purpose and a description that will allow the user/client to carry out the specific task that they need address/completed by the product/software programme. The requirements will generally set out the limits and simplifications that are required from the finished product. Requirements will generally consist of goals and scenarios that are required by the finished product and developers are obliged to meet these. The requirements will also look at the risks and deadlines that are a part of the development process. Deadlines are an important aspect as they outline when the product is required and also can determine the cost of the project. It is especially undesirable if the