How do you handle changing or conflicting non-functional requirements?

2 Validate and verify the NFRs

The next step is to validate and verify the NFRs with the relevant stakeholders and ensure that they are clear, consistent, measurable, and testable. You need to avoid ambiguity, vagueness, or contradictions in the NFRs, and use quantitative or qualitative criteria to specify them. You can use methods such as prototyping, modeling, simulation, or inspection to validate and verify the NFRs. You can also use tools such as MoSCoW or SMART to prioritize and refine the NFRs.

4 Incorporate and implement the NFRs

The fourth step is to incorporate and implement the NFRs in the technical solution design and development process and ensure that they are met and maintained throughout the project lifecycle. You need to align the NFRs with the architecture, design, and coding standards and practices, and use appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns to support them. You can use methods such as testing, auditing, or reviewing to verify and validate the NFRs. You can also use tools such as metrics, logs, or reports to measure and improve the NFRs.

5 Manage and adapt to the NFRs

The fifth step is to manage and adapt to the NFRs and handle any changes or variations that may occur due to evolving business needs, user feedback, or environmental factors. You need to establish a change management process and a feedback mechanism to identify, evaluate, and implement any changes or enhancements to the NFRs. You can use techniques such as impact analysis, risk assessment, or cost-benefit analysis to assess and prioritize the changes. You can also use tools such as version control, configuration management, or agile methodologies to manage and adapt to the changes.

6 Learn and improve from the NFRs

The sixth step is to learn and improve from the NFRs and use the lessons learned and best practices to improve your technical solution design and development skills and processes. You need to collect and analyze the data, feedback, and results of the NFRs and identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of your project. You can use methods such as retrospectives, surveys, or interviews to gather and share the insights and recommendations. You can also use tools such as reports, dashboards, or portfolios to showcase and demonstrate the NFRs.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?