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@@ -578,9 +578,12 @@ to Graham for providing the OSE tools!<p>
<li><strong>Revise</strong> only when necessary: Every change has risk,
so avoid making any change unless there is a good reason for it.<p>
- <li><strong>Normalize</strong>: Maintain only one copy of a data value.
- For example, combine configuration data for similar platforms into
- a common configuraiton file.<p>
+ <li><strong>Normalize</strong>: Factor out commonality. For example,
+ maintain a data value in only one place.<p>
+
+ <li><strong>Synthesize</strong>: Build stubs and scaffolding early to
+ simulate the complete system. Maintain a checked-in version of the
+ system that cleanly builds and tests at all times.<p>
</ul><p>