Re: Help with Documentation

["Mike O." <obie1121 -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

Karen Cromwell wrote:
> I have been providing edits to web sites for the client

Do they want a report on all changes to the site, or just a record of
your recommended edits?

> I need some information on methods of documenting web site changes 

If the management really wants to document changes, it's simple: All
they have to do is declare "Thou shalt not change the code (or data)
except in response to a written requirement." 

Then to document the changes, all you have to do is review the
requirements and see whether or not they were implemented.

It would be a lot easier and more accurate if the change was documented
by the person who requested the change. It would also be easier if the
change was documented by the person who implemented the change. 

But usually, management doesn't go this way. Usually they hire some
poor unempowered soul to tag along ex post facto and try to spot the
changes. 

Alternatively, you could do diffs to compare the previous vs. the
current versions (Your management DOES save old versions, right?)

Regards,
Mike O.



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