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NATO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 1968
9. Working Papers
b. Input cards description
1. Sample deck layout of JCL Cards and indication of where to insert data
2. Data input
i) Order
ii) Layout
iii) Sample input forms (filled in with data)
c. Output
1. Description of information
2. Sample output from case data given in 2) iii
d. Estimation of computer run times
e. Table of error messages and recommended courses of action
f. Complete list of options, with a brief description of how the programming affects these variations
g. A list of related programs:
1. Is there communication of data between this program and others under separate cover? If so, describe in detail.
2. Are there other programs which could complement this program? What are the basic differences?
h. Possible Extensions
PROGRAMMER’S GUIDE
a. Overall logic flow diagram, including interaction of data sets
b. If overlay, show the tree structure
e. The map listing from the sample case shown in the User’s Guide
d. List of definitions of all variables in common
e. Description of flow sheet of routines (for main routine and each subroutine)
f. Description of data sets
h. Off-line devices (plotter, etc.)
1. Description
2. Sample diagrams
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OPERATOR’S GUIDE
a. Job flow on computer
Schematic drawing identifying all data sets and devices
b. Input
Exact layout of input streams, with detail of JCL (data cards, tape files, disc files)
c. Operation
1. Normal — instructions and description (with sample console sheet)