Glossary

In my opinion, a project glossary is the most underrated project artifact in the entire development process. The glossary can be a document or a database. It is simply a collection of terms and definitions that the team can reference while creating and using the system's requirements. The glossary can start as an appendix to the vision, but as the project gains momentum, the glossary is most useful as a versioned document or database. This document is the authoritative source for all terms and definitions.

A good project glossary helps new team members come up to speed quickly. It can be used to help communicate subtle meanings across team boundaries. In general, this artifact is a resource for every member of the project. The cost of ...

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