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* * * * * * * * * * * Zhang Shuang, zhangs914@163.com Software Engineering Zhang Shuang Software College, NEU zhangs@ 3. Requirements Workflow Requirements phase Specification (analysis) phase Design phase Implementation phase Integration phase Maintenance phase Retirement Which is the most important phase? Zhang Shuang, zhangs@ 3.1 What is Requirements Misconception Must determine what client wants Must determine client’s needs Aptitude Passive Active Leading Zhang Shuang, zhangs@ 3.2 Difficulties Challenges Knowledge and techniques Most developers learn computer technique in school. They are not good at communicating with users. What should requirement analyst do, when he lacks domain knowledge. Zhang Shuang, zhangs@ User cannot describe their requirements “I know you believe you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant!” We know our feet very but we cannot describe their size and shape. Only when we try shoes and feel comfortable, could we determine the right shoes. Zhang Shuang, zhangs@ 3.2 Difficulties Challenges Both misunderstand requirements What is asked for is not what is really needed. The answer is not what is really asked. Who can give me change for ￥100? The user misunderstand developer’s suggest or reply. Ad. on Information Highway Developer cannot achieve proper requirement documentation. User changes requirement often. (a case) Zhang Shuang, zhangs@ 3.2 Difficulties Challenges Employees of the client organization feel threatened by computerization Requirements team members must be able to negotiate The client’s needs may have to be scaled down Key employees of the client organization may not have the time for essential in-depth discussions (a case) Flexibility and objectivity are essential 3.2 Difficulties Challenges 3.3 How to Achieve Requirements No romantic Let me touch you hair and feel its color. Steps: Preparation Requirements elicitation recording analysi