The text is applicable to any software development task, and can be combined with virtually any existing methodology to gain additional leverage with little cost.

The text familiarizes the reader with software development as a process of composing systems from reusable components.

Tools that generate code according to some particular style can be developed quickly and easily.  These tools can then be used to ensure that a product family is consistent in some way.

Management can use the technology to create a variety of quality assurance tools that help programmers follow company standard practice.