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Design Outputs — Agile vs Critical Systems

publish date2026/05/30 21:17:44.679152 UTC

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How do design outputs differ between agile methods and critical systems development?

Correct Answer

For critical systems, detailed design documents must be produced; in agile methods, outputs may be represented in the code of the program rather than separate specification documents

Explanation

For critical systems, detailed design documents setting out precise descriptions of the system must be produced. Where agile methods are used, the outputs of the design process may not be separate specification documents but may be represented in the code of the program.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition


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