Re: Sticking point

Hi Charlie,

> In a shrinkwrap environment, there's generally a requirement that
> the software run when installed on a newly set-up system with only
> certain things on it. There's generally also a requirement for an
> install program to do that setup.

Yes, eventually.  This iteration?

> So at least in that environment, I'm for creating the CD and running
> the install as soon as it's available... and I think it's better to
> have it available pretty early in the process.

There's generally also a requirement for installation guides and user
guides.  Are you for creating those at the earliest possible moment? 
If not, what leads you to treat them differently from the install
program and CD?

> This is similar in concept to quickly developing a version of the
> entire system that runs from beginning to end, but without some of
> the detailed featurs. The installation process is also part of the
> user experience and it really s*cks to get to the "end"  and find
> out you don't have a way to install.

Right.  So you offer that possibility to the Customer as soon as you
think of it, and let the customer write a story and prioritize it. 
What makes install different from any other story?

> In an IT environment, I'd expect some similar criterion to be
> applied. If you plan to distribute by handing out CDs, then exercise
> that. If it's web-based distribution, then get it set up early and
> test it.

Why early?  Why not wait until the Customer prioritizes it into the
next iteration?

Dale



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