Software Requirements
Third Edition
Authors: Karl Wiegers | Joy Beatty
Publisher: Microsoft Press | O’Reilly Media, Inc.
Reviewer | Blogger: Virginia Benedict
Target Audience
Business Analyst | Requirements Engineers | Software Architects |
Developers | Project Managers | Stake Holders | Prerequisites
Anyone with a keen interest in architecting an adaptive and progressive business.
Book Structure
Introduction | 32 Chapters | A well-defined Glossary | 3 Appendices | References | 637 Pages
This structure is highly comprehensive and enticing for beginners and experienced professionals alike. I can see that both Karl Wieggers and Joy Beatty have an in depth command of the subject matter thus could presented from top to bottom, edge to center and vice verse.
Illustrations and Figures
In addition, to outstanding illustrations, the authors provide supporting use cases and case studies
Companion Content
Templates | Check Lists | Spreadsheets | Other Job Aids
Reviewer | Blogger Comments
As technological advances continue to evolve, so does the need for software development methodologies. Likewise, as re-architected socio-economic strategies emerge, the need for adaptive business models and analytic methodologies must follow suit.
If you have read the prior two editions of "Software Requirements" and have found them to expand your subject matter knowledge base, you will want to incorporate this expanded third edition into your reference library. I recommend reading this work individually then reviewing and discussing each chapter as a team prior to commencing any software development project. I personally recommend centering all team discussions from a security and compliance stance.
The third edition is informative and because they build powerful illustrated instructional arguments, the authors make it easy to understand and retain the concepts and methodologies presented. Additionally, I like their conversational literary style. I feel as is the authors are addressing me personally.
The text is well indexed and I particularly like how the authors reference associated concepts and definitions between chapters.
About the Authors
Karl Wiegers - @karlwiegers
Karl Wiegers is a software consultant, trainer, and an award-winning author of eight books and a repertoire of articles. He has provided training and consulting services worldwide on many aspects of software development, management, and process improvement.
Joy Beatty - @joybeatty
Joy Beatty has co-authored important works that address the realm of business analysis and agile software requirements. As a subject matter expert Beatty has guided major organizations in the building of business analysis centers of excellence.
Beatty has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning the semi-conductor, computer manufacturing, defense, and retail industries. She is responsible for developing new service offerings that change the way their customers create requirements. She has also adapted ideas from using games in training to create courses on topics including requirements best practices, elicitation and visual models and delivered training to over 700 individuals in industry.
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