Software development
Custom software or an off-the-shelf product?
A specific process does not always justify a full custom build. Identify which rules are unique to your business and which can be covered by an existing product.
Needs that make the difference
A specific process does not always justify a full custom build. Identify which rules are unique to your business and which can be covered by an existing product.
Define decision criteria
Write down what must be checked before starting: target users, volumes, necessary data and access constraints. Distinguish known facts from what still needs testing. An unverified assumption should remain visible in planning and budgeting.
Prepare a useful first step
- Describe a representative workflow and its expected outcome.
- Identify required systems and stakeholders.
- Prepare suitable sample data for a demonstration.
- Set acceptance criteria and stopping conditions.
Plan continuity during scoping
The first release does not settle operational questions. Specify who monitors failures, who manages access and how changes are approved. Brief, current documentation helps teams take over without depending on informal knowledge.