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.
straw. 1. a single stalk or stem esp. of a cereal grass, as wheat, rye, oats, or barley. 2. a mass of such stalks, esp. after drying and threshing, used as fodder. 3. material made from such stalks and used to fashion hats or baskets. 4. something of negligible value: not to care a straw.