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As someone who has worked as a business analyst for more years than I care to admit, one of the most common questions I get is: “Which is better, requirements or user stories?” If only the answer were that simple! The truth is, there isn’t a clear winner, because they serve differe...
As someone who has worked as a business analyst for more years than I care to admit, one of the most common questions I get is: “Which is better, requirements or user stories...
I don’t know if you are, but I am a very visual person.  When I see a diagram or process flow it helps me understand concepts quicker than reading it solely in text.&nbs...
I like use cases. There, I said it, and I’m not sorry. Use cases have fallen out of fashion in recent years, being largely replaced by user stories on agile projects. The two...

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