Online information and reduced interval in publishing: impact on the information developing style

ABSTRACT

The reduction in the time required to publish online information in the CAD/CAM writing group in BNR is forcing writers into a more iterative approach to planning, writing, getting approval for, and fixing documentation. This is the natural result of reduced interval in software development, production and distribution. More iteration, more frequent distribution, and especially shorter production intervals has required significant changes in the documentation development process. These changes are solving some problems and creating or exacerbating others.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.7 Distribution, Maintenance, and Enhancement
          Subjects: Documentation

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.7 DOCUMENT AND TEXT PROCESSING

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.1 Project and People Management
          Subjects: Life cycle

General Terms:
Documentation, Performance