Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges and techniques of documenting a programming project, specifically a bank account manager. Participants explore various documentation standards, tools, and methods, including the use of diagrams and text-based documentation.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a desire for better documentation methods and questions the existence of standardized formats for code documentation.
- Another participant suggests looking into Doxygen as a tool for generating documentation and graphs from properly formatted code comments.
- Some participants question the clarity and intent of the original post, asking if there was a specific question being posed.
- There is a suggestion that UML diagrams may not be reliable for conveying the necessary information in documentation, with requests for references to code examples using UML.
- One participant emphasizes that effective documentation requires more than just diagrams and suggests incorporating various elements like call-trees and class definitions.
- Concerns are raised about the scalability of the proposed documentation style, particularly for larger programs, and the need for a systematic approach to manage documentation efficiently.
- Another participant mentions that while diagrams can be useful, they should be supplementary to comprehensive documentation of public properties and methods.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the effectiveness of various documentation methods and tools, with no consensus on a single approach or standard. Some advocate for the use of Doxygen, while others question the reliability of UML diagrams and emphasize the need for a more structured documentation strategy.
Contextual Notes
Participants highlight limitations in their current documentation practices and the challenges of documenting complex projects. There is an acknowledgment of the potential workload involved in maintaining thorough documentation.
