1) The Bumper of a Muscle Car
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This first chapter of the SIA is about requirements. Talk to all stakeholders, order and list all needs. The client (ProductOwner) should react with: “Yes, this the bumper we need”.
Caution
We mix the (shortened) text in this SIA with tips for the apprentice(s).
Don’t do that in a genuine SIA.We use an “interview style” for some needs to clarify the several demand types,
You will not do that in most SIAs.
Assignment
The client’s demand is simple:
He reasons that whenever we are worth a penny, we know how to deliver a bumper, know all the legal specs, etc.
Requirements
Tip
As you probably guessed, not “any bumper” will do. So, spend some time on requirements gathering.
As it is a Muscle Car, it should impress ordinary people. They generally like bling-bling, shiny stuff. So the car will have a lot of chrome. We mandate this for the bumper as well. |
We will race with this car on April 1! So, we need the bumper quickly. And we assume you know we need both bumpers mounted before we can start regulation. So, plz deliver it as early as possible! |
Tip
Not all requirements are technical. Usually, there are also demands [1] on cost, duration, quality, etc. Above, you find an example.
Even though we always speak about “the bumper” –like everybody else– every car needs two bumpers: one at the front and one at the back. And they are not the same! So, whenever we ask for one, plz deliver both! Although, I assume you already know that. … |
Tip
This Front and Back (BUMPER_1is2) need is trivial. At least for some. But when your solution has it wrong is costly.
Once in a while, a client will read a triviality and correct it. Then you saved even more.
Remember: the goal of this chapter is simple: Make sure you solve the right problem.
We build a luxury, high-end car. Our clients like to be impressed. Surely we don’t want to spend a fortune on a bumper, but it shouldn’t be cheap. Also, we prefer to give our clients a safe & secure car. So make sure that the bumpers are not only regulation-safe but also “visualise” that! |
This is our first eco-friendly muscle car; we used to be “petrol heads”. – therefore we call it ”Green”.
What I’m basically saying is: “Give me options”. When you can deliver faster or find creative solutions, I am interested –even when it costs more. Then, I can give you more components and remove some risk from my planning. |
Tip
For this exercise, we stop here with the demands. You should now have a quite complete image of the bumper that is needed. And the (non-technical) demands for this mini-project.
Warning
You can now continue with the next page, chapter: 2) The Authentic Solution.
OR, you can think for a moment to find a few creative solutions that fit all needs – Give it a try!
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