What are the steps in the requirements gathering process?

This process often involves a set of activities including: Requirements elicitation: getting business requirements from relevant stakeholders to understand user needs Requirements documentation: codifying that information in the form of user stories and feature specifications so they are accessible to the project team;

Is the requirements gathering process customizable or intuitive?

Definitely customizable, surprisingly intuitive. If a project goes into production after requirements gathering, and no one has taken the time to painstakingly document every decision, exception, specification, and assumption, were the project requirements really gathered?

What happens if requirement gathering is not done properly?

If the requirement gathering is not done properly, it can result into project deliverables not meeting the business requirements which in turn would result in waste of time and money. This phase is critical as the information gathered will be utilized as a base for the System Requirements Specifications (SRS) document.

Why is requirements gathering important to a project?

If a project goes into production after requirements gathering, and no one has taken the time to painstakingly document every decision, exception, specification, and assumption, were the project requirements really gathered? The importance of requirements gathering is often underestimated on multiple levels.

Is there an end to the requirements process?

Requirements Process in Context. There is no end to the requirements process. When a product, or partial product, is delivered and your users start using it, evolution kicks in. As peo- ple use the product, they discover new needs and uses for it, and they then want it to be extended.

When do you start the requirements gathering process?

Side note: requirements are not limited to the window of time before production: change order documentation, warranty documentation, etc. are useful forms of ongoing requirements documentation that occurs throughout a project—or even beyond the project! For as long as you work with a client, the documentation is ever-growing and ever-evolving.

How are the requirements gathered in a project?

Requirements of the project stakeholders must be gathered in the project and managed properly. After requirements are finalized, these must be included in the scope and tracked throughout the project. Also, how requirements are met with the project deliverables must be demonstrated to the project stakeholders to complete a project successfully.