Question

a) The specification of a project frequently forms the basis for correct software development to follow. Two of the benefits of the specification document are frequently stated as follows: [4 marks]
• A formal contract for software development between users and developers.
• A means of assessing quality of software.

Based on your understanding of the specification document, describe in some detail how each of these can be true.

b) 4th generation techniques are an example of software development methodologies studied. Some of the commonly mentioned characteristics of 4th generation techniques include:

- that they are “easy to use”
- that they enable users with little software development skills to create programs.

Based on your understanding of this class of techniques, comment on how these characteristics are true. [3 marks]

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