Chapter 15. Elements of Requirements Style

Writing requirements is hard! Actually, writing anything is hard, and writing precise and unambiguous requirements is especially challenging. There is no simple formulaic approach to software specification. High-quality requirements begin with proper grammar, accurate spelling, well-constructed sentences, and a logical organization. This chapter presents several style guidelines to keep in mind when writing functional requirements. Chapter 10 of Software Requirements, Second ...

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