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Software Requirements Essentials: Core Practices for Successful Business Analysis

Software Requirements Essentials: Core Practices for Successful Business Analysis

This book describes the 20 most important practices for any software project, regardless of product type or development approach.

2023

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A Fool with a Tool Is an Amplified Fool

Tools can boost a software developer’s capability, but ineffective or inappropriate tool usage amplifies their shortcomings as well.

Sep 30, 2024

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Sep 30, 2024

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A Compilation of Articles by Karl Wiegers

Here’s an index with more than 145 of my articles on business analysis, product design, project management, teamwork, quality, consulting…

Apr 14, 2024

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Apr 14, 2024

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You Say You Want to Write a Book?

It’s an exciting prospect. It’s also a lot of work. Here are some tips for getting started, based on 14 books’ worth of experience.

Feb 26, 2024

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Feb 26, 2024

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The Essential Practices for Business Analysis Success

These twenty requirements practices can make the difference between happy success and painful struggling.

Oct 4, 2023

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Oct 4, 2023

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Karl and/or Chris Has Left the Building

You’re going to die eventually. Make things easier for your family by organizing essential information before they need it.

Nov 14, 2023

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Nov 14, 2023

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Communicating Requirements: From Voice of the Customer to Ear of the Developer

A software team can use various communication pathways to connect requirements sources to solution builders.

19h ago

Communicating Requirements: From Voice of the Customer to Ear of the Developer

19h ago

There's never a need to apologize for telling the truth.

4d ago

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For Your Protection: Insurance Matters for the Self-Employed

Freelancers should consider these seven important types of insurance.

5d ago

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Make Products Easy to Use Correctly and Hard to Use Incorrectly

Good user interface designs help users avoid and recover from errors. Why don’t all products do that?

Feb 16

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Feb 16

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Promote Yourself Through Effective Writing

Your writing shows others what you have to offer. Here are tips for becoming a more effective writer.

Feb 13

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Feb 13

Karl Wiegers

Karl Wiegers

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Author of 14 books, mostly on software. PhD in organic chemistry. Guitars, wine, and military history fill the voids. karlwiegers.com and processimpact.com

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