We were recently asked the following question from one of our clients: “Our company is updating/replacing a legacy system. The current system includes an embedded processor that was already built long ago and was developed without any requirements (at least … Read More
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Levels of abstraction when writing requirements
Requirements Experts recently received an email from one of our clients seeking advice on levels of abstraction when stating requirements. The email read as follows: “What are your thoughts on the use of “shall prevent” in a requirement. I believe … Read More
Use of active voice in requirements
Requirements Experts recently received an email from one of our clients seeking advice on the use of active voice when writing requirements. The email read as follows: “In an academic paper I often use as reference, there are a number … Read More
What is the difference between verification and validation? Part 2
This is the second of our two-part blog concerning verification and validation. In part 1 we discussed the basic concepts of verification and validation in terms of the context in which they are used within the system development lifecycle. In … Read More
What is the Biggest Obstacle to Good Requirements?
I was recently asked the question: “What do you think is the biggest obstacle to good requirements documentation? I have been doing this for 25+ years and never see the end product match the requirements…..” I smiled when I saw … Read More
