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Spinak, A.

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Software-Implementation Plan

Top-down implementation plan provides a methodology for solving problems in or aiding software engineering design.

Jacobson, G.

Top Down Implementation Plan for system performance test software

The top down implementation plan used for the development of system performance test software during the Mark IV-A era is described. The plan is based upon the identification of the hierarchical relationship of the individual elements of the software design, the development of a sequence of functionally oriented demonstrable steps, the allocation of subroutines to the specific step where they are first required, and objective status reporting. The results are: determination of milestones, improved managerial visibility, better project control, and a successful software development.

Jacobson, G. N.