Have you ever handed off a feature request with barely any detail and expected the developer to just figure it out?
In the latest episode of the No Compromises podcast, Aaron and I discuss why writing clear requirements is one of the most valuable things a business can do before development starts. We make the case that even imperfect requirements beat none at all, because they determine where the discovery happens. It's a lot cheaper to uncover a gap before the first line of code than halfway through the build.
We also cover why letting AI write your requirements for you is a trap, and how AI can help you review and cross-check requirements instead. The more detail you put in upfront, the less money you spend on surprises later.
- 02:53 Good requirements let you build start to finish
- 05:10 Imperfect requirements still beat having none
- 07:36 Why AI should not write your requirements
- 09:09 Using AI to cross-check requirements instead
- 10:46 Silly bit
And after listening, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss future episodes.
Here to help,
Joel
P.S. Not sure your next feature is spelled out well enough to hand off? Talk it through with us before development starts.
