Amazon.com Review
“Requirements” are essential for creating successful software because they let users and developers agree on what features will be delivered in new systems. Karl Wiegers’s Software Requirements shows you how to define and get more out of software requirements with dozens of “best practices” and tips that make this book a valuable resource for both software project managers and developers. The book’s commonsense approach provides exemplary project management skills tailored to gathering (and refining, implementing, and eventually tracking) software requirements. While the book often cites recent software engineering studies, the focus always returns to practical management techniques. A case study for a chemical tracking application frames the book, and most chapters begin with anecdotes that demonstrate situations in which users and developers misunderstand each other about a software project’s ultimate goals. (If you’ve ever worked in the field, these st (more…)
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#1 by Timur on June 3rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and very practical book, I DO recommend it
I do recommend this book, both for experienced of novice sofware developers or consultants for several reasons:
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#2 by Urian on June 3rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bible of requirements
Very practical book about requirements, from communication with customer to changing Your organization requirement elicitation process.
#3 by Bathsheba on June 3rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great coverage of requirements development with example documentsI have had this book for some time and recently realized how often I use it as a reference when I am trying to figure out a way to document or model a feature.
#4 by Anonymous on June 3rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice book!
Absolutely happy with it. Having recently completed a project this book gave me the opportunity to look back and think about things I could have done /planned better.
#5 by Zafirah on June 3rd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book on Business Requirements
I work for CDW and this book came highly recommended. It did not disappoint as it is clear, well written, and organized in a logical format.
#6 by Keyshawn on June 4th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book
Needed to understand and learn how to get software requirements. Very informative and helped me fit into my new role at the time.
#7 by Ives on June 4th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Should be required reading for all Business Analysts
This book is a classic. Well written and to the point. It helps resolve what requirements are and should be. I have done requirements for 30 years and I learned a lot!
#8 by Joylyn on June 4th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good coverage of an important topic
Requirements Engineering is very important in order to create useful software. In chapter 1 the author also emphasizes the importance of the relationship between customer and…
#9 by Cait on June 4th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Definitive Book On Software Requirements
This book covers all the different aspects of software requirements in a very concise way. Very interesting is the description of the elements and relationship between “Business…
#10 by Ivette on June 4th, 2009
2.0 out of 5 stars
Flawed Premise
If you are enamored with The One Big Document approach to software requirements, then this is your book. Read it and enjoy.