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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

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.

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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.

5d ago

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5d ago

Don’t Sneeze on Your Spouse

Showing consideration for the person who is most important to you outweighs the risk of offending a friend or stranger.

Jul 2

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Jul 2

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Defining Requirements for Reports

These suggestions can help a business analyst explore requirements for reports from an information system.

Jun 30

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Jun 30

Life Lessons Are All Around, If You’re Paying Attention

Daily life is full of opportunities to learn and grow, but only if your eyes, ears, and mind are open.

Jun 27

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Jun 27

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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