Patterns for consistent software documentation

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

Filipe Figueiredo Correia (Author) FEUP; Hugo Sereno Ferreira (Author) FEUP; Aguiar, A (Author) FEUP; Flores, N (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

16th Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs, PLoP09

Chicago, IL, 28 August 2009 through 30 August 2009

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Authenticus ID: P-007-XTB

DOI: 10.1145/1943226.1943241

Abstract (EN): Documentation is an important part of the captured knowledge of a software project, providing a flexible and effective way of recording informal contents. However, maintaining documentation's consistency requires a considerable effort. Existing solutions encompass different tools and approaches that support the process of creating, evolving and using documents and other artifacts derived from the software development process. Based on existing literature and expertise, we have identified the key problems and solutions for documentation consistency. In concrete, four distinct patterns and their relations were identified, which are here described - Information Proximity, Co-Evolution, Domain-Structured Information and Integrated Environment. Copyright 2009.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific