Early Involvement: Writing at Product Design Time
http://www.stc.org/ConfProceed/1993/PDFs/Pg4850.pdf

Coppola, Carolyn M.
STC Proceedings
1993

Abstract:

Lead writing is a process that moves the information development cycle into the product development cycle. Writers and programmers work together from the beginning to produce both code design and supporting information. This process ensures that information developers can actively participate in design, and programmers can contribute to supporting documentation. Both groups gain an appreciation for each other's perspective, expertise, and skills, producing a more customer-oriented product.