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MOCK UP examples PLEASE :(

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:02 pm
by tlsmd
Hello, I am new to the world of cobol and just got out of all the classes and got a certificate at work..
During class we never once went over mock ups and how to do them properly...
I have a assignment and need to draw a mock up before I start coding for the analysts to review to make sure im on the right path as to how the record will look like..
I was wondering if someone can please help me..

Re: MOCK UP examples PLEASE :(

PostPosted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:47 am
by dick scherrer
Hello and welcome to the forum,

What is a mock up in your organization? Are you supposed to show some process or some record layout/content?

If "they" want one, they can/should provide direction as to what yours should contain.

Re: MOCK UP examples PLEASE :(

PostPosted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:16 pm
by GuyC
AFAIK : mock up ~= empty prototype, not reading any input, just outputting some hardcoded data.
This usually shows your record layouts/screens/commarea definitions are correct.
Procedure division = just move hardcoded values to your output and send/write/display/return

Re: MOCK UP examples PLEASE :(

PostPosted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:19 pm
by GuyC
It could even be that the analist wants you to just
- allocate a file
- edit it in editor to look like (what you think is) your output
without any programming.

Re: MOCK UP examples PLEASE :(

PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:58 am
by dick scherrer
Yup, lots of different places have different understandings of what is a "mock up".

Maybe tlsmd will clarify so someone might be able to help.