# PMF Methodology This document describes the Programming Methodology Framework also known under the PMF methodology. The methodology is based on [the manifesto written by Zed A. Shaw](http://programming-motherfucker.com) which describes a natural approach to software engineering with a strong focus on the act of programming. The PM methodology uses a soft naming to allow for a non-partisan reference to official engineering or project documents describing one of the most used software engineering methodologies. ## Internet-Draft The [Programming Methodology Framework aka PMF](raw.md.txt) in ASCII format. Published [draft-01](https://www.ietf.org/archive/id/draft-dulaunoy-programming-methodology-framework-01.html)