Don’t Let Downtime Be Your Downfall  Test software like your reputation depends on it — because it does. One flawed software update. 8.5 million systems down. $5 billion in damages. The most [...]

Maintenance and Operations... and Evolution Have you ever had a yard? They can be a blessing and a curse. At their best they strike a balance between suiting our needs [...]

COTS software is developed for business domains by vendors who have studied the business needs, tailored their software accordingly, and support their customers by introducing new features and functionality periodically [...]

Discover how Systems Analysts bridge the gap between customers and developers in software projects. Learn about System Analysts roles, the importance of feature segmentation, and how tools like Swiftly revolutionize documentation processes for efficient project management.

Creating the right team and strategy to ensure a successful system replacement is challenging. This important endeavor requires careful planning, integrated Business Analysis, and a clear project vision. There are [...]

As the world becomes more dependent on technology, the demand for software increases, and the need for quality assurance engineers becomes indispensable. In agile testing, quality assurance engineers must use [...]

Have you ever found yourself frustrated with test automation projects? You're not alone. In the world of software testing, it's all about the details. The complexity comes in knowing the [...]

Although job titles in business analysis can be vague and inconsistent across organizations, they remain valuable for distinguishing job roles within a broad profession.Recently, I've been contemplating the differences [...]

, taking the time to define and test high-quality, testable requirements is essential to producing bug-free code. It is a crucial step in the software development process that lays the foundation for the entire project. By understanding the requirements gathering process, defining high-quality requirements that are validated, testing requirements, and reaping the benefits of success stories, we can ensure that we are delivering high-quality software that meets the needs of the business and consumers. Let's make bug-free systems a reality for our companies and our customers.

Preliminary Note: The following is an experience report drawn from my time working as a member of a Business Analysis (BA) team charged with gathering requirements for the configuration of a [...]