The architecture of Open Source Applications: The Bourne-again shell

ArticleDirectory

• Bash component architecture
• Lessons from the architecture of Bash
• Reference

Bash component architecture

Lessons from the architecture of Bash

• It's vital to have detailed change logs.
• If it's appropriate, extensive regression testing is something I wowould recommend building into a project from the beginning.
• Standards are important. Bash has benefited from being an implementation of a standard.
• Good documentation is another essential. If you have CT a program to be used by others, it's worth having comprehensive, clear documentation.
• "Great artists steal", use what softwares you can.
• An active user community can be a tremendous benefit.

Reference

Http://www.aosabook.org/en/bash.html