14 Between Design and Implementation
In this chapter, we discuss briefly the two considerations that arise between the completion of a design and the start of implementation—namely, evaluation of the design and choice of a program development strategy.
14.1 Evaluating a Design
During the design of a large program, it is worthwhile to step back periodically and attempt a comprehensive evaluation of the design so far. This process is called design review (see Sidebar 14.1). Design reviews should always be conducted by a team composed of some people involved in the design and others who are not. Those not involved in the design should be familiar with both the program requirements and the technology that will be used in implementing the design. ...
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