Knowing the client's exact needs can help the project manager determine the necessary data, this includes who will use the product, specific information, and the client's special requirements. It can also help the project manager determine the feasibility of the project and if the company can provide the software the client expects.
REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS
Once the data has been gathered, the project manager needs to review and discuss it together with the project team to define each outlined requirement and give more planning details. It is also important for the project team to know the business' operations and user documents for them to pinpoint the features and specifications that are appropriate for the product.
CONSIDER THE BEST PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY
The project team must also consider the software development process and the software development methodologies based on what is the best option for the industry. It is also advised to use a standard template and having an activity log shared in the document repository.
DESIGN
This is where the requirements will be put together that includes the business rules, graphical user interface (GUI), color schemes, frameworks, mobile aspects, supported browsers, and many more. Making sure that the design document meets the client's specific requirements.
