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Re:How to write an effective software design document by fmbb on Monday September 14, 2026 @11:12AM (#49698309)
> you have not optimized for quality, extensibility, customer experience, or maintainability

A ”software design” document does not optimize for either of those.

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Re:How to write an effective software design document by blanched on Monday September 14, 2026 @11:33AM (#49698708)
Why not? “Customer experience” is arguable, but most design documents I’ve seen involve the others.
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Re:How to write an effective software design document by AnimalMuppet on Monday September 14, 2026 @11:47AM (#49698939)
The absence of a software design document can definitely harm quality, extensibility, and maintainability.
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