Don't Let Your Software Requirements Die

May 05, 2024

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In the realm of software development, the clarity and accuracy of software requirements are pivotal for project success. Traditionally viewed as static documents to be archived post-project, this perspective neglects their ongoing potential. Living software requirements is a paradigm where these ...

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