Title :
Factors affecting level of documentation required for user-developed applications
Author :
Pierson, J.K. ; Forcht, Karen A. ; Moates, William
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. & Decision Sci., James Madison Univ., Harrisonburg, VA, USA
fDate :
9/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Characteristics of user-developed software applications and their documentation requirements are reviewed, and the results of a study undertaken to identify factors affecting the level of documentation required by these applications are reported. The results provide a framework to guide computer-using management in formulating standards for a broad spectrum of such applications
Keywords :
system documentation; technical presentation; documentation requirements; management; software applications; user-developed applications; Application software; Availability; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer applications; Documentation; Information management; Management information systems; Personnel; Programming profession; Software tools;
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
