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Article #986Domain knowledge in system success
From: Charlie Martin
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 1989 17:42
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 1989 17:42
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I've heard it said that the best predictor of eventual success in building a large system is domain knowledge on the part of the designer, i.e. tax preparation software is best designed by someone who knows tax preapration well rather than someone who knows, say, human-interface design well. In fact, I've not only heard it said, but I've said it myself. But before I say it in an archival journal, I'd like to see if I can find any good studies on it. Does anyone know of a reference? Thanks, Charlie Martin (crm@cs.duke.edu,mcnc!duke!crm)
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