A method for specifying structured programs

  • Authors:
  • David Marca

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes
  • Year:
  • 1979

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Abstract

This paper briefly describes the "Structured Programming Design Method" (SPDM). A synopsis of structured flowcharts is given together with enhancements that make the language more practical. The concept of an author-reader review cycle is introduced and combined with structured flowcharts to form the method. Benefits and shortcomings are discussed, and comparisons are made with other kinds of design documentation.