Train Users First

Documentation-procrastination technique:

TrainUsersFirst. Train at least one user before writing any documentation for a piece of software. While training that user, develop a one-page cheat sheet (either paper or Wiki). Repeat process for 2nd, 3rd, 4th users, etc., until you either:

-- SteveHowell


This is a good idea for documentation. But there have been cases where the users were trained before anysoftware was created. This is generally not a good idea, although it can be a good mental exercise for generating stories.


see also: JustBarelyTooLight


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