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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

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10 Good Practices for Requirements Analysis

Carefully analyzing software requirements can deepen everyone’s understanding and reveal problems.

5d ago

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Software Things That Bug the Hell Out of Me, Part 1

After decades of experience with software systems, why do we still encounter so many silly design issues?

Jun 9

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Jun 9

Because No One Should Be Hungry

Supporting your local food bank, food pantry, and Meals on Wheels program is a kind way to help those in need.

Jun 6

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Jun 6

Promises, Promises

Honoring the commitments you make to others develops your reputation as a reliable person and a good friend.

Jun 3

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Jun 3

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Just Tell Me the Rules, Please!

Software often has to enforce assorted business rules. Don’t make the user guess what they are.

Jun 2

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Jun 2

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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