November 2005 ISSUE
Comments Sought On Guideline for
Software Development
A subcommittee of APEGGA's Practice Standards Committee has prepared a near-final draft of a new guideline for software development, called Guideline of Professional Responsibilities in Developing Software.
The guideline reviews the professional responsibilities of professional members of APEGGA to ensure they protect the public interest by
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recognizing professional and ethical responsibilities with software development and use, especially safety and security considerations
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accepting professional responsibilities in product delivery (i.e. final review and stamping)
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delineating responsibilities for multi-disciplinary projects (i.e. hardware and software interfaces such as piping and instrumentation diagrams)
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recognizing professional responsibilities of members in the different software development roles and during the various stages of software development.
The draft is available here. You may also request a hardcopy by calling 780-426-3990, toll free 1-800-661-7020.
Before completing the final draft, the Practice Standards Committee welcomes comments that may help improve this document. Please direct your suggestions before Nov. 30 to:
APEGGA Practice
Standards Committee
c/o Lianne M. Lefsrud, P.Eng.
Assistant Director Professional Practice
1500 Scotia One
10060 Jasper Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 4A2
Fax: 780-426-1877
E-mail: llefsrud@apegga.org