Software requirements gathering techniques |
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[IMAGE] Requirements gathering is an essential part of software development. However, the process can be difficult. To help you, we've assembled a detailed guide of the best methods for facilitating requirements gathering process. Not merely a collection of links, our guide has detailed descriptions to help you maneuver.
We value your input. As always, if you know of an article, tip, tool or method that should be included, send me an e-mail with the information and I'll be happy to add it. – Jennette Mullaney, assistant editor.
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Prototypes range from the simple to the elaborate. But whether it's a paper sketch or an interactive digital design, a prototype should aid stakeholders and developers in anticipating requirements for a product.
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Storyboards help developers visualize the sequence and interconnectedness of their work. They allow for a "big picture" approach that may be very useful in requirements gathering.
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A model can be made according to Unified Modeling Language (UML) or according to domain-specific modeling. Or, models can consist of stick figures on a whiteboard. All of these methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Use these links to figure out what method is right for you.
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State transition diagrams allow developers and users to see how a program might behave. This anticipation of events is useful when discussing requirements.
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Use cases are created to capture functional requirements in the software development lifecycle.
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Here are some tools that may prove useful in the requirements gathering process.
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