The name Allen is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Allen is: Harmony, stone, or noble. Also fair, handsome. Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and was revived in the 19th century. American Meaning:
In software development, a straw man is a crude plan or document that serves as a starting point in the evolution of a project. A straw man is not expected to be the last word; it is refined until a final model or document is created that resolves all issues concerning the scope and nature of the project.
(It is important to clearly inform the team that it is a straw man and not the final word and that it has been created for the sake of improvement and criticism.) The inputs and suggestions are taken and the proposal is analyzed for any weak points. Then, the assumptions and decision-making criteria are clarified.