Requirements gathering: In other words, what does a client want for their web system or application?
Requirement gathering occurs during the analysis phase of any systems task that needs to be undertaken.
Depending on the client’s technical knowledge, this process can be more or less complex.
Additionally, the complexity of the system or application itself can either facilitate or hinder this requirement gathering.
There are various methods for collecting requirements:
- Conducting interviews with the client.
- Reviewing existing system documentation.
- Studying the source code.
- Testing the system itself.
It’s important to understand that often what the client wants is not necessarily what the system needs.
Sometimes, it’s necessary to assist and guide them to accurately capture their needs, requiring a great deal of patience and empathy especially at the start of a project.
It’s also crucial to have a superficial understanding of the entire system to confirm or reject specific requirements.
Always provide justified arguments, especially when saying no to certain requests.
For documenting requirements, it’s practical to use an online tool like Google Docs or Trello, or any other internet-accessible platform, allowing for easy sharing with just a click.
With clear, agreed-upon, and well-defined requirements, subsequent system tasks can be estimated and executed timely and effectively.
Note:
Once the requirements are confirmed, the next step is developing the application or system using a programming language like Laravel (PHP).
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