Technical Writing for Software Engineers

This module, which is directed specifically to software engineers, discusses the writing process in the context of software engineering. Its focus is on the basic problem-solving activities that underlie effective writing, many of which are similar to those underlying software development. The modul...

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Main Authors: Levine, Linda, Pesante, Linda H, Dunkle, Susan B
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Computer Programming and Software
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
ENGINEERS
LINGUISTICS
PE63752F
PROBLEM SOLVING
PROGRAMMERS
SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
TECHNICAL WRITING
WRITING
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Summary:This module, which is directed specifically to software engineers, discusses the writing process in the context of software engineering. Its focus is on the basic problem-solving activities that underlie effective writing, many of which are similar to those underlying software development. The module draws on related work in a number of disciplines, including rhetorical theory, discourse analysis, linguistics, and document design. It suggests techniques for becoming an effective writer and offers criteria for evaluating writing. Keywords: Programming & writing documentation.