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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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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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The Data Flow Diagram: An Oldie but a Goodie

They’re not new, but data flow diagrams are still a valuable business analysis tool.

8h ago

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Establishing Business Policies as a Freelancer

I’ve adopted numerous policies around finances, client relations, and travel for my one-person company. What are your policies?

4d ago

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Need to build software faster-better-cheaper? Do this first.

Before you adopt a hot new development method as a magic bullet, consider why you aren’t already getting the desired results.

May 5

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May 5

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The Challenges of Remote Consulting, Part 3

Long-distance consulting makes it harder to make decisions and resolve issues. It also places stress on the consultant. But it can work!

Apr 29

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Apr 29

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Requirements for Implementing Packaged Solutions

Packaged solution products can save time, but you might need to configure, integrate, and extend them to work in your world.

Apr 28

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Apr 28

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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