“Design By Document”

I’ve only used this once but it worked perfectly. I was developing a function based on a regulatory document specifying how to build a calendar for regulatory reporting.

Normally you take a requirement and translate it in your mind to a convenient “shape” for coding. This is fine for most purposes. I started developing my procedure that way. Unfortunately the rules on how to handle holidays and non-working days were so complex I soon lost control. Continue reading “Design By Document”