A Bucket of Scope
An architect relies on a clear understanding of scope. In prior articles we have discussed the business context diagram, a great tool for establishing solution scope. We also provided a technique for setting expectations regarding the scope of architecture activities. In this article, I intend to expand on the importance of understanding (or establishing, if you are in a project lead role) the scope of a project.
“Make it Work Like Our Current System” and Other Requirement Pitfalls
This is the final article in in the series for implementing “Custom Off The Shelf” (COTS) solutions; a follow up to our Buy vs. Build Your Software and “Off the Shelf” Implementation Pitfalls articles. In this we want to address requirement approaches that are sometimes proposed, but rarely successful in such an implementation.
Issue Resolution – Celebrate Your Success
This blog is the third in a series of posts designed to help technical leads get over the hurdles that inevitably pop up during any complex implementation; a series that was started by Understanding the Problem and continued in Determining a Solution.
With the course set and the implementation of the recommended solution underway, it’s time to finish strong. Read more
Issue Resolution – Determining a Solution
This blog is the second in a series of posts designed to help technical leads get over the hurdles that inevitably pop up during any complex implementation; a series that was started with Understanding the Problem.
Once the problem is sufficiently understood, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get down to business. Read more