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Delaying Commitment

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Harold ThimblebyAuthors Info & Claims

IEEE Software, Volume 5, Issue 3

Pages 78 - 86

https://doi.org/10.1109/52.2027

Published: 01 May 1988 Publication History

Abstract

A programming strategy of delaying design commitment is advocated. It is argued that such an approach retains flexibility and provides an opportunity for new insights and creative design further on in the process. In the context of programming, delaying commitment corresponds to lazy evaluation. Tactics for delaying commitment are discussed.

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IEEE Software Volume 5, Issue 3

May 1988

106 pages

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