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#A common style platform on which modellers and reviewers can rely, when passing models amongst each other. | #A common style platform on which modellers and reviewers can rely, when passing models amongst each other. | ||
The FAST Standard's philosophy is: | |||
*Simplicity; and | |||
*Rigorous structuring. | |||
For example, Excel formulae should be: | |||
*Short; and | |||
*Use only a limited set of functions. | |||
Revision as of 13:37, 2 July 2017
A set of rules on the structure and detailed design of spreadsheet-based models.
The FAST Standard is designed to provide:
- A clear route to good model design for individual modellers, and
- A common style platform on which modellers and reviewers can rely, when passing models amongst each other.
The FAST Standard's philosophy is:
- Simplicity; and
- Rigorous structuring.
For example, Excel formulae should be:
- Short; and
- Use only a limited set of functions.
A copy of the Standard can be downloaded here: