Artifact:  Programming Guidelines

Programming Guidelines	Describes the conventions to be used when working with the programming language.
Role:	Software Architect
Enclosed in:	Software Development Plan
Templates:	HTML Others
Examples: (may be used as-is)	Ada C++ Java
Purpose Timing Responsibility Tailoring

Input to Activities: Identify Test Ideas Launch Development Case Compile Software Development Plan Review Code Implement Component Perform Unit Tests Develop Programming Guidelines

Output from Activities: Develop Programming Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of the Programming Guidelines is to describe how you write code.

Timing

Programming Guidelines should be developed early in Elaboration phase, before final-quality code assets are developed.

Responsibility

The Software Architect is responsible for the integrity of the Programming Guidelines.

Tailoring

You should adjust the outline of the Programming Guidelines as listed here:

• Some sections may be removed or added to handle the specific features and limitations of the particular programming language.
• Some of the sections may be irrelevant for your project.
• The order of the various sections may change, depending on the system's stakeholders and their focus or interest.

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