Processing Standards: a guide on how to read RFCs
as a tester
Abstract:
This document provides a step-by-step model for reading an RFC and developing
various documents needed for testing and design of a compliant product.
Background:
Simply put, I have been doing an interative reading, then writing, then reading
process of making testscases from the RFC's. I have generally found this
method slow and time consuming, and it often has the disadvantage of losing
the coherence of the project. This document describes what I believe is the
effective method.
- Read RFC and produce annotated notes (clip any item that affects design,
documentation, or testing).
- Write test cases
- Write design document
- Write a overview.