Streamlining Software Development: The Role of Requirement Classification in Business Analysis

Within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Business Analysis employs a Requirement Classification Schema to organize project needs efficiently.

Consider the development of an e-commerce platform: “Functional” requirements delineate essential features such as the product catalog and payment processing functionalities. Conversely, “Non-Functional” requirements encompass factors like page load speed (Performance) and user-friendly layout (Usability), with “Security” ensuring the protection of customer data and “Regulatory” addressing compliance with online selling regulations.

By systematically categorizing these needs, the project roadmap becomes clearer, facilitating smoother development processes. This schema proves equally invaluable in SDLC scenarios like the creation of a banking app, where “Functional” requirements may revolve around account management, while “Non-Functional” aspects focus on transaction security.

Just as organizing e-commerce needs streamlines development efforts, the use of this schema in SDLC empowers Business Analysts to effectively manage software projects, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all necessary elements for a successful outcome.

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