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.
In this context, a straw man can take the form of an outline, a set of charts, a presentation or a paper. Here is an example of a straw man: Suppose a company wants to provide wireless Internet access for the people in a certain region. The engineers outline the basic expectations and requirements for the system.