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SolutionNeedBusiness

ComponentsWhat are the majorcomponents of thesolution?

RulesWhat aspects of theproblem domain needto be defined, constrainedor guided in some way?

OtherStakeholdersWho else is involved(need to comply, need to consult, need to inform, need to restrict flow of information)?

InterfacesWhat are the majoruser interfaces andAPIs provided by thesolution?

InformationWhat information needs tobe stored, retrieved andmanipulated?

SubjectMatter ExpertsWho possesses expertknowledge of theproblem domain orsome aspect of thesolution?

VisionWho is the targetcustomer for thesolution?

What is the customer’smajor operational or strategicneed?

What is the key benefit or compelling reason to acquire the solution?

How does the solution differ from competing solutions or practices?

FeaturesHow can the solutionsatisfy a need byimplementing acapability such asstoring and retrieving data,interacting with users, interfacingwith other systems and/or devices, or enforcing a rule?

How should individual features or the entire solution be constrained?

StrategicWhich strengths need tobe built on or preserved,weaknesses remedied,opportunities exploitedand/or threats avoided?

ActivitiesWhat activities do thestakeholders perform and what goals do theyachieve by performing theseactivities?

Product OwnerWho is responsible for controlling the scope of the solution and ensuring that it provides value to the organisation as a whole?

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