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Re: Documentation Architect...is there really such a creature?
Subject:Re: Documentation Architect...is there really such a creature? From:Tony Markos <ajmarkos -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:"j_goldstein -at- juno -dot- com" <j_goldstein -at- juno -dot- com>, techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com Date:Wed, 17 May 2006 14:43:11 -0700 (PDT)
Joan:
Think about what a true system architecture consists
of: A comprehensive, intergrated documentation of
essential end-user goals and - especially -
documentation of how all those goals interrlate.
(Proper documentation of the interrelationships is the
lithmus test of completedness.)
Such is the framework (i.e., architecture) upon which
all underlying tasks, data relationships, and
technical requirements are properly "pigeon holed"
into.
Tony Markos
"When in doubt, Roger Out"
(Old Air Traffic Control saying)
> Hi all,
> I have the interesting opportunity to take on the
> role of "Documentation Architect" (or, as my company
> calls it...Staff Technical Writer). I'm trying to
> figure out just what this job should/could be. There
> is a job description, but it's kind of vague.
> So, just out of curiousity, if you were appointed
> your group's "Documentation Architect," how would
> you define this job...or what would YOU do if you
> had such an exalted (or pretentious?) title?
> Thanks for your thoughts,
> Joan Goldstein
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