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diff --git a/etc/ACE-guidelines.html b/etc/ACE-guidelines.html index 158eef230a9..0e185f917e8 100644 --- a/etc/ACE-guidelines.html +++ b/etc/ACE-guidelines.html @@ -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> |