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GParkings2-Sep-11 5:57
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I would say that the book is correct on the assumption that the requirements analysis is of a suitably high standard to correctly ascertain 'future-proofing' requirements.

By that, i mean:

If you have spent enough effort in requirement analysis to be confident of where change is and is not a risk and to what degree change may occur and have subsequently included specific requirements for change 'suitability' then by all means code to these requirements alone.

If, however, you have vague and ambiguous requirements that are unlikely to have considered future requirement changes, i would recommend erring on the side of caution and spending a bit of extra effort to make the design as flexible as possible

But as someone else has pointed out, you deliver what you are contracted to deliver. As developers we have an obligation to advise on the best course of action when setting out requirements and, if we feel there is need to facilitate future changes, this should be pointed out tot he client. If the client can be persuaded then, effectively, the requirements have been updated and you are still following the book. If the client declines, well you did your best but its their (now informed) choice.

That said, unless the client has stuck their oar in as to how the technical design should be, there is nothing to stop you 'choosing' to implement a somewhat 'future-proof' solution (in terms of code layout, don't go slapping in superfluous functionality) if it does not impact your budget/time constraints. In most cases designing code that facilitates change is synonymous with designing code that facilitates maintenance and is, therefore, good practice regardless of your change-supporting requirements
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