21 Nov 2020
One of the key documents to be delivered as a result of the software design process is a software design specification given to the client or customer.
This software design document will
- act as training material for any new project members who want to see how the software is implemented.
- act as objective evidence the designers have in fact implemented to the intended functionality described in the requirements.
- not provide a burden on the designers, code, and engineers for maintenance once implemented.
Discuss in your main post and with at least 2 others how as a software designer, you ensure that you have a product that can satisfy those three goals.
- Who must you collaborate with to satisfy these goals?
- What are some of the risks of poorly designed software and incomplete software design specification once you enter into the maintenance and use phase of a project?