requirement gathering
Requirement gathering is the process of identifying, documenting, and managing the needs and expectations of stakeholders for a project. It ensures that all necessary details are collected before development begins, reducing the risk of scope creep, miscommunication, and rework.
Key Steps in Requirement Gathering
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Identify Stakeholders – Determine who will use or be affected by the project (e.g., clients, end-users, developers, and business managers).
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Conduct Meetings & Interviews – Speak with stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations, and constraints.
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Use Surveys & Questionnaires – Collect structured feedback from a broader audience.
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Observe Current Processes – Analyze existing workflows to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
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Create Use Cases & User Stories – Define how users will interact with the system.
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Prototype & Wireframes – Provide visual representations of the solution for better understanding.
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Analyze & Prioritize Requirements – Categorize requirements as must-have, nice-to-have, and future scope.
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Validate & Finalize Requirements – Ensure all stakeholders agree on the gathered requirements.
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Document Requirements – Use tools like BRD (Business Requirement Document), FRD (Functional Requirement Document), or PRD (Product Requirement Document).
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Obtain Approval – Get formal sign-off from stakeholders before moving to the next phase.
Types of Requirements
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Business Requirements – High-level goals and objectives of the project.
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Functional Requirements – Specific features and functionalities the system must provide.
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Non-Functional Requirements – Performance, security, scalability, and usability aspects.
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Technical Requirements – Infrastructure, frameworks, and technologies needed for implementation.
