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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 Compilation of Articles by Karl Wiegers

Here’s an index to more than 160 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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A Passive Income Success Story

If you’re a freelancer, passive revenue streams can amplify your income beyond your hourly efforts. It’s worked out well for me.

Jan 8

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Jan 8

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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

Rational Risk Taking for Beginners

Sometimes, taking a sensible risk can open up new worlds of possibility and success.

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Software Things That Bug the Hell Out of Me, Part 3

Some additional examples of frustrating software products.

4d ago

Software Things That Bug the Hell Out of Me, Part 3

4d ago

First, Let Go of the Rock

Life is better if we can drop the emotional and social burdens that weigh us down. It’s not always easy.

5d ago

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Say Thank You Before It’s Too Late

If a teacher, relative, coach, or mentor influenced your life, tell them “thank you” today. They might not be here tomorrow.

Jul 8

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Jul 8

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Does Your Product Have Too Many Requirements?

Are you facing an abundance of product requirements, all of them “essential”? Try these suggestions.

Jul 7

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Jul 7

Karl Wiegers

Karl Wiegers

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Author of 14 books, mostly on software. PhD in chemistry. Music, wine, and military history fill the voids. karlwiegers.com. Preferred tool: Gibson Les Paul.

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