Specification by Example

Chapter 2. Key process patterns

Specification by Example is a set of process patterns that facilitate change in software products to ensure the right product is delivered effectively. The key patterns that are commonly shared by the most successful teams that I interviewed in researching this book, along with their relationships, are shown in figure 2.1. Most of the teams implemented new process ideas by trial and error during their search for ways to build and maintain software more efficiently. By revealing the patterns in their processes, I hope to help others implement these ideas deliberately.

Figure 2.1. The key process patterns of Specification by Example

 

Why patterns?

The process ideas presented in this book make up patterns in ...