Beginning C# 2008 Objects: From Concept to Code

10.2. Producing a Data Dictionary

Early on in our analysis efforts, it's important that we clarify and begin to document our use of terminology. A data dictionary is ideal for this purpose. For each candidate class, the data dictionary should include a simple definition of what this item means in the context of the model/system as a whole; include an example if it helps to illustrate the definition.

The following sidebar shows our complete SRS data dictionary so far.

THE SRS DATA DICTIONARY, TAKE 1: CLASS DEFINITIONS Course: A semester-long series of lectures, assignments, exams, and so on that all relate to a particular subject area, and are typically associated with a particular number of credit hours; a unit of study toward a degree. For ...