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Practice Sessions

The best way to practice the concepts in this chapter is to analyze actual requirements.

In your next requirements discussion, jot down test ideas using the heuristics from Appendix 2, Test Heuristics Cheat Sheet. Share your test ideas with the other people in the room.
Bring a stack of sticky notes to your next requirements meeting, and draft charters throughout the discussion.
Find a requirements document or technical specification on which to practice active reading.

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