Writing a Detailed Technical Specification

Understanding Business Requirements

Objective

Input Requirements

Method

a. DBS Walkthrough

b. Flow chart

c. Completion Criteria

This stage is complete when:

Current Processing

Objective

Input Requirements

Method

a. TASKfit

There is a lot of historical data on the TASKfit system that should assist with determining whether this functionality has been developed on another system.  Estimate comparisons can be made against historical data. Search the TASKfit system using:

b. Documentation on the System

c. Business Analyst

There is no point continuing with this development until the existing functionality is understood. As a last resort get the business analyst or some one else proficient in this area of the system to run through the existing functionality.

d. Other Clients

Do the following to determine whether other clients have similar functionality:                                                  

e. Processes associated with existing functionality

From the understanding of the requirements determine the following items associated with the existing functionality:

f. Completion Criteria

This stage is complete when:

Determine System Changes                                                                                                                                           

Objective

Method

a. Initial Analysis

b. New Dictionary Field(s)

c. Initial Analysis

Screen Processing

a. Initial Analysis

b. Output Format (For each field)

c. Field Processing (For each field)

d. Soft Keys (for each screen)

e. Screen Pre Save process

f. Screen Post Save Process

g. Error Messages

Program Changes

a. Initial Analysis

b. Document the Changes

For each program that requires changes do the following:

c. Reusable Code

Completion Criteria

This stage is complete when:                                                                                                                           

Impact Analysis


Objective

Method

a. Areas of the system affected

b. Guidelines for Testing

Completion Criteria

This stage is complete when:

Review DTS

Objective

Method

Completion Criteria

This stage is complete when:

Estimates

Objective

Method

Completion Criteria

This stage is complete when:

Technical Walkthrough

Objective

Method

a. Walkthrough

b. Update DTS

Completion Criteria

This stage is complete when: