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One of the perennial problems... The following won't help with the problem,
but it might help you in putting up with it...
Wally Glassett
Software Development Process
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> > 1. Order T-shirts for the Development team.
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> > 2. Announce availability.
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> > 3. Write the code.
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> > 4. Write the manual.
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> > 5. Hire a Product Manager.
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> > 6. Spec the software. (Writing the specs after the code helps
to ensure that the software meets the specifications.)
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> > 7. Ship.
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> > 8. Test the software. (The customers are a big help here.)
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> > 9. Identify bugs as potential enhancements.
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> > 10. Announce the upgrade program