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What is the best way to ensure that evolving functional requirements do not introduce new bugs?

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Functional requirements define what a system should do, how it should behave, and what it should deliver to the users. However, these requirements are not static. They can change over time due to new user needs, market trends, feedback, or technical constraints. How can you ensure that these changes do not introduce new bugs or errors in your system development process? Here are some best practices to follow.

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1 Use agile methods

Agile methods are based on iterative and incremental development, where you deliver working software in short cycles and adapt to changing requirements. Agile methods help you avoid big upfront design and documentation, which can become outdated or irrelevant as the requirements evolve. Instead, you collaborate with the users and stakeholders to define and prioritize the most valuable features, and test them frequently to get feedback and validation. This way, you can identify and fix bugs early, and reduce the risk of rework or mismatched expectations.

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2 Apply version control

Version control is a system that tracks and manages the changes in your code, documents, and other files. Version control helps you maintain a history of your work, compare different versions, and revert to previous states if needed. Version control also enables you to create branches, where you can work on different features or requirements without affecting the main codebase. This way, you can isolate and test your changes before merging them with the rest of the system, and avoid introducing new bugs or conflicts.

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3 Implement automated testing

Automated testing is a technique that uses software tools to run predefined tests on your system, and check if it meets the expected outcomes. Automated testing helps you save time and resources, as you do not have to manually perform repetitive or complex tests. Automated testing also helps you improve the quality and reliability of your system, as you can detect and fix bugs faster, and prevent them from reappearing. You can use different types of automated testing, such as unit testing, integration testing, or regression testing, depending on the level and scope of your system.

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Mark Schaefer
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In an Agile environment, testing needs to be more than just checking the box on feature completion. Automated testing is a must, but it also needs to cover the behavior of each component. How does the component handle erroneous, null, or malicious input. Even if the usage is well-defined and trusted today, there may be incorrect assumptions about future usage. The best tips I've heard for good design are first, writing tests to achieve 100% code coverage, and second, write JavaDoc-style comments (inputs/outputs/behavior) for every exposed function. Untestable code is poorly designed, and having to write paragraphs on what input is acceptable might be better answered with some input tests and exceptions.

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4 Follow coding standards

Coding standards are a set of rules and guidelines that define how you should write, format, and organize your code. Coding standards help you improve the readability, consistency, and maintainability of your code, as you can easily understand, modify, and reuse it. Coding standards also help you avoid common coding errors, such as syntax errors, logic errors, or security vulnerabilities. You can use existing coding standards, such as PEP 8 for Python or PSR for PHP, or create your own standards based on your project needs and preferences.

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5 Conduct code reviews

Code reviews are a process where you or other developers review and evaluate the quality and functionality of your code. Code reviews help you identify and fix bugs, errors, or defects in your code, as well as improve its performance, efficiency, and design. Code reviews also help you learn from other developers, share best practices, and enforce coding standards. You can use different methods for code reviews, such as peer reviews, pair programming, or pull requests, depending on your team size and workflow.

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6 Communicate effectively

Communication is a key factor in ensuring that evolving functional requirements do not introduce new bugs. Communication helps you clarify and align the requirements with the users and stakeholders, and avoid ambiguity or misunderstanding. Communication also helps you coordinate and collaborate with other developers, and share information, feedback, and solutions. You can use different tools and channels for communication, such as meetings, emails, chats, or documentation, depending on your project context and needs.

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Yuvaraj Madheswaran

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Effective communication ensures that requirements are clearly understood by all team members and fosters collaboration among developers, preventing silos and reducing the chances of introducing bugs. It enables the team to adapt quickly to changing requirements, reducing the likelihood of bugs caused by misalignment. Example: Agile ceremonies like sprint planning meetings allow for dynamic adjustment to changing functional requirements in real-time, ensuring the development stays aligned with evolving needs.

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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?

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Mark Schaefer
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Functional decomposition is essential to any non-trivial system. There is tension with Agile and object-oriented programming because Agile methodologies want "as little design as possible to achieve the feature". Skilled developers know that a design can be both small and extensible with a little extra work. Schedule pressure and poor decisions can lead to brittle designs whose defects are exposed when features are added. It's an art form, developed over many years to manage the tradeoffs between extensibility, schedule and gold plating. The biggest failures I've seen arise from taking a procedural approach to a feature vs. thinking in terms of the actors.

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