6. Gathering User Requirements

07/08/2024 13 min
6. Gathering User Requirements

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We discussed various methods for gathering user requirements for software projects, ranging from more in-depth approaches that take months like participant observation to more lightweight approaches that can be done in days like interviews. He emphasized the importance of putting users at the center of the design process through techniques like user-centered design. Post-it notes, prototyping, and informal conversations were also presented as useful ways to elicit feedback from users. The transcript covered tradeoffs between different timelines and strategies for gathering requirements when user access is limited.

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