Training activity: 7

Details

Review existing or legacy code and recommend amendments

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

• Legislation and guidance
• Local conformance standards
• Verification, validation and fitness for current purpose
• Quality assurance
• Risk management and mitigation
• Documentation
• Communication skills
• Good programming practice including version control system, appropriate software tools etc.

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 6	Outcome Apply good software design and programming practice.
# 7	Outcome Review and appraise code developed by others.
# 8	Outcome Verify, validate and document software.
# 9	Outcome Practice in accordance with legislation, ethics and best practice.