An important, and often overlooked, point below is remembering to
return to the original goals once the design process has started. (01)
I like the term "complex artifact" as if its a thing you could display
and have. (02)
Debbie (03)
On 2/24/07, matthew.west@xxxxxxxxx <matthew.west@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dear Cory,
>
> >
> > I going to take position that may get me in real trouble on this list;
> > The need to embrace vague wish lists.
> >
> > I have a vague wish: I wish users would state their requirements more
> > precisely. I could even state this as a policy or requirement. Such
> > vague requirements can cause contracts to be paid or not or could land
> > you in jail. Of course to the person stating the "wish", it is clear.
> > It has an intent. It may have authority.
>
> MW: The reality is that design is done by successive refinement.
>
> 1. Vague requirements are taken and worked up into more precise
> requirements.
>
> 2. Outline (functional) design (often considering options) is used to
> further precisify the requirements, and determine the design direction.
>
> 3. Detailed design is developed. Checks are made that it supports the
> functional design and the original requirements. Further precisification
> of requirements and functional design may result.
>
> 4. The design is built, this may involve design revision as abstract design
> intent clashes with reality.
>
> 5. You operate the artifact you have created - and prove the pudding.
>
> MW: The nature of the task is that there are multiple layers as you dig down
> into the detail. You cannot possibly anticipate what you will find at the
> lower levels until you get there, so asking for a deeper level of
> precisification that can be achieved at a particular level is futile.
>
> Regards
>
> Matthew
>
>
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