Software Documentation means Black Line comprehensively documents the details of each system it creates.
Black Line utilizes a number of things to document your system:
Black Line Software Engineers are building systems based on business logic that is communicated by business leaders and subject matter experts. Documenting these logic rules is essential for centralizing the rules so other Engineers can support and efficiently modify software systems. Often, much time can elapse after logic is implemented, tested and in production. There is no guarantee that the Software Developer who coded specific business logic will be available to support a system when changes are needed or defects are uncovered. Documentation provides a bridge between the development effort and the expectations communicated (or assumptions) and the team of people now tasked to support and extend the same system.
Incorrect business logic, missed expectations with system features, delayed support solutions, slow execution of enhancements, single-source risk (logic in the intellect)
It is an accepted industry metric that almost 80% of the cost of a LOB system is incurred after it goes into production. This is a common because software systems evolve as the business climate changes and organizations need to pivot to meet these needs. Commonly, software systems evolve to address more and more business cases not identified (or needed) during system implementation. Therefore, having adequate documentation to memorialize the business problems solved today is critical to efficiently implementing system changes in the future.
Engineers like to just get to work when developing software, Black Line understands the value of first thoroughly understanding a problem and gaining consensus before taking action. Too many assumptions or miscommunications can occur in the software development process and documentation significantly reduces the risk. BL’s competition tends to focus more on the process of developing software then the highly important goal of comprehension first.
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