Specify by Example
Another thing you may want to do is change how you write your specifications. Consider specifying a product through examples. Examples are a wonderful way to communicate the desired behavior of a system, especially when augmented with conversations and some small amount of explanatory written text. Gojko Adzic, author of the book Bridging the Communication Gap, describes the value of using examples to explain behavior.
Working with real-world examples helps us communicate better because people will be able to relate to them more easily. It is also easier to spot inconsistencies between realistic examples. Developers, business people, and testers all need to participate in the discussion about examples. Developers learn about ...
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