Lecture on Microcontroller Exams: Taxi Calculator Specification
Overview
- Focus on creating a technical specification for a taxi calculator based on a client brief.
- Importance of interpreting the client brief as operational requirements.
- Aim to prepare a comprehensive, user-friendly system capable of handling unexpected events.
Key Points
Technical Specification Guidelines
- Minimum Requirements: Aim for at least eight detailed bullet points in the specification.
- Detail and Context: Points should have substantial detail for higher marks, not just brief statements.
- Unexpected Events: Address unexpected events to achieve the highest marks.
Analyzing the Client Brief
- Inclusion of Details: Most of the client brief should be reflected in the specification.
- Numbers often indicate crucial instructions.
- Non-essential information (e.g., deployment of taxis) can be excluded.
- Detail in Specification: Avoid simple bullet points; enrich them with context and reasoning.
Writing Detailed Specification Points
- Example:
- Basic Point: "The driver should be able to add surcharges and discounts."
- Detailed Point: "The driver should be able to add surcharges or discounts to the fare in case of extenuating circumstances, such as a breakdown. This should be simple to use while the car is in motion."
- Importance of Context: Explain why each point is essential and its operation.
Addressing Unexpected Events
- Significance: Key for highest marks, applicable throughout the exam.
- Examples:
- User errors, such as pressing the wrong button.
- Power cuts and their impact on device functionality.
- Preparation: Specification should account for potential unexpected events relevant to the device.
Summary
- Specification Development: Based on the client brief specifics, unlike the repetitive nature of the time plan.
- Point Number and Detail: Minimum of eight detailed points, with context and reasoning.
- Next Steps: Future videos will cover test plans, programming, code annotation, and test plans further.
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These notes summarize the key points from a lecture on creating a detailed specification for a taxi calculator, part of a microcontroller exam series. Emphasis is placed on understanding client briefs, detailing specification points, and preparing for unexpected events.