The thinking behind this process, as indicated in the earlier post, is that writing down the detail for each function double-checks both the data and the original requirements. As the functions are described, they’re checked against the original assumptions and the original data. It should mean that when cutting code begins, the only concern is [...]
Despite using three different computers and five different browsers, it appears that I’m still not able to correctly post on Yahoo Groups. Every time I change a page on Yahoo Groups, I’m prompted for a password – unfortunately it means I can’t successfully post any messages. Until this is resolved (the help desk didn’t really [...]
The Data Diagram and the associated list of data items DD have been completed. This is a first cut of the data that will form the basis of the system; it will be subject to change as the functions of the system are looked at in more detail. The current exercise is to take the [...]
The Industry paper has been completed MOPS WP 6 v1 – Industry. The Industry paper deals with production rates, and the sequence of events that needs to be followed to move these goods around. The data diagram and data items will follow shortly. One of the changes from the original proposal is to allow the [...]
The last paper has now been started – Industry; the ‘reason for being’ for the railroad. This will cover production of the commodity, requesting of cars for loading, the loading and unloading of cars, and the subsequent disposal of the cars when they’re unloaded. As soon as the paper’s complete I’ll publish it to the [...]