Thoughts and Experience Essay

This week we discuss the overall process of developing new software and information systems (so this could be implementing COTS or SaaS, not just writing new custom software). Discuss the following using your own words and your own workplace experience. Understand? Don’t just post some “stuff” you found on the Internet or in the textbook. Use your own professional experience to write your replies. Discuss the following:

1) Why is it so important to have firm requirements early in a development project, and what processes have you seen that help manage requirements?

2) Who do you think are the most important people to be involved in a development project, when do they need to be involved, and what can be done to increase project success from a people perspective?

Note:I am looking for YOUR THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCE, okay? Don’ try to “sound smart” by posting generic language from the Internet.

Your response should be 250-300 words. Respond to 2-3 postings provided by others.