[Gardeners] Literate Programming

[Larry Clapp]

On 2006-02-05, Jack Unrue wrote:
> Just wanted to pipe in here, because I think I agree with
> Larry's comments but want to make an additional point.
>
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>
> There are specs which are intended to define a complete system, and
> I would claim this is usually as a response to a requirements
> document with the end-goal being a specific deliverable (for
> internal or external customers).
>
> Then there is the kind of spec that is akin to a standard, where
> certain areas may be intentionally left as guidelines (i.e., "may"
> instead of "must" in standards-speak).

Yes, exactly.

-- Larry