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Levels of abstraction when writing requirements

Posted on: May 1st, 2017 by Lou Wheatcraft 1 Comment

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

Writing requirements that refer to ambiguous standards

Posted on: June 15th, 2014 by Lou Wheatcraft 2 Comments

We were recently asked the following question: “I have a specific question about product requirements relating to standards that I’d like your input on:  Which requirement syntax is preferred? #1 or #2 1) “The System shall allow user to silence … Read More