High-Level Requirements Analysis

Overview¶

High-level requirements analysis focuses on understanding the big picture, identifying stakeholders, and establishing the overall goals and vision for the software system.

Topics Covered¶

Stakeholder Analysis¶

• Identifying primary and secondary stakeholders

• Understanding stakeholder needs and constraints

• Stakeholder mapping and influence analysis

• Communication strategies with different stakeholder groups

Requirements Elicitation Techniques¶

• Interviews: Structured and unstructured stakeholder interviews

• Workshops: Facilitated requirements gathering sessions

• Observation: Understanding current processes and workflows

• Document Analysis: Reviewing existing documentation and systems

• Brainstorming: Creative sessions for identifying needs and solutions

• Surveys and Questionnaires: Gathering input from large user groups

Goal Setting and Vision¶

• Establishing project vision and objectives

• Defining success criteria and constraints

• Understanding business context and domain

• Identifying system boundaries and scope

• High-level feasibility analysis

Requirements Classification¶

• Business Requirements: High-level business objectives

• Stakeholder Requirements: Needs of specific stakeholder groups

• Solution Requirements: What the solution must provide

• Transition Requirements: Capabilities needed for implementation

Key Deliverables¶

• Stakeholder register and analysis

• Project vision statement

• High-level requirements list

• Context diagrams

• Requirements management plan

Best Practices¶

1. Start with “Why” - Understand the business problem before jumping to solutions

2. Cast a Wide Net - Include all relevant stakeholders early

3. Think Holistically - Consider technical, business, and user perspectives

4. Document Assumptions - Make implicit requirements explicit

5. Validate Early - Confirm understanding with stakeholders regularly

Navigation¶

• Next: Low-Level Requirements Analysis

• Back to: Requirements Engineering