Project Requirements Selection & Effort Estimation - Complete Professional Guide
Master the critical skills of software project planning with this complete guide to requirements selection and effort estimation. Aimed at Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering Leads, this article covers the entire lifecycle: from gathering requirements via user research and stakeholder interviews to prioritizing features using professional frameworks like RICE, MoSCoW, and the Kano Model. Learn industry-standard estimation techniques including Story Points, Planning Poker, and Three-Point (PERT) analysis. Featuring a comprehensive real-world example, downloadable templates for PRDs, and checklists, this guide helps you avoid scope creep, bridge the manager-developer gap, and deliver exceptional software on time and within budget.