- In information technology, gap capabilities, appearance, and interactions
analysis is the study of the differences
between two different information
systems or applications, often for the
purpose of determining how to get from
one state to a new state. A gap is
sometimes spoken of as "the space
between where we are and where we
want to be." Gap analysis is undertaken
as a means of bridging that space.
Among the various methodologies used
to perform gap analysis is IDEF, a group
of methods used to create a model of a
system, analyze the model, create a
model of a desired version of the system,
and to aid in the transition from one to
the other.
Business
Requirements
Definition
At the core of any requirements process
is the ability to get people to tell you
what they really need, rather than their
perceived solution, or what they think
you might be able to deliver.
The Volere process (our preferred
model) provides a well-defined structure
and guide as to which requirements
content is appropriate for you. The
process and template fit with existing
tools (Caliber, DOORS, Requisite, etc.)
and methods. The process is based on
experience from worldwide business
analysis projects, and is continually
improved with input from users.
DEFINITION: A functional
specification (or sometimes functional
specifications) is a formal document
used to describe in detail for software
developers a product's intended
with users. The functional specification
is a kind of guideline and continuing
reference point as the developers write
the programming code. (At least one
major product development group used
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Definition continues below.
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
DEFINITION (continued): … a
"Write the manual first" approach.
Before the product existed, they wrote
the user's guide for a word processing
system, then declared that the user's
guide was the functional specification.
The developers were challenged to
create a product that matched what the
user's guide described.) Typically, the
functional specification for an
application program with a series of
interactive windows and dialogs with a
user would show the visual appearance
of the user interface and describe each of
the possible user input actions and the
program response actions. A functional
specification may also …
Functional Specifications definition
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Definitions of risk
There are many more and less precise
definitions of risk; they depend on
specific applications and situational
contexts. It can be assessed qualitatively
or quantitatively.
Qualitatively, risk is considered
proportional to the expected losses
which can be caused by an event and to
the probability of this event. The harsher
the loss and the more likely the event,
the greater the overall risk.
Frequently in the subject matter
literature, risk is defined in pseudo-
formal forms where the components of
the definition are vague and ill-defined,
for example, risk is considered as an
indicator of threat, or depends on threats,
vulnerability, impact and uncertainty.
In engineering, the quantitative
engineering definition of risk is:
. and implements the plans or
risk analysis(business) is a technique to
identify and assess factors that may
jeopardize the success of a project or
achieving a goal. This technique also
helps to define preventive measures to
reduce the probability of these factors
from occurring and identify
countermeasures to successfully deal
with these constraints when they develop
to avert possible negative effects on the
competitiveness of the company.
One of the more popular methods to
perform a risk analysis in the computer
field is called Facilitated Risk Analysis
Process (FRAP).
Three of the most important risks a
software company faces are unexpected
changes in revenue and costs from those
budgeted and amount of specialization
of the software planned. Risks that affect
revenues can be unanticipated
competition, privacy, intellectual
property right problems, and unit sales
that are less than forecasted; unexpected
development costs also create risk that
can be in the form of more rework than
anticipated, security holes, and privacy
invasions. [1]
Risk analysis’ is employed in its
broadest sense to include:
Risk assessment
involves identifying sources of
potential harm, assessing the
likelihood that harm will occur
and the consequences if harm
does occur.
Risk management
evaluates which risks identified
in the risk assessment process
require management and selects
actions that are required to
ensure that those risks are
controlled.
Risk communication
involves an interactive dialogue
between stakeholders and risk
assessors and risk managers
which actively informs the other
processes.
Risk analysis = risk assessment + risk
management + risk communication.
Prototype:
Definition: 1. original used as
model: the original form of something,
which has the essential features and is
the model for subsequent forms
2. full-size functional model: a first
full-size functional model to be
manufactured, e.g. of a car or a machine
3. standard example: a standard
example of a particular kind, class, or
group
4. biology primitive form: a primitive
form believed to be the original type of a
species or group, exhibiting the essential
features of the later type
Mockup model is the best expression
way of design language. Not only
does it offers the most vivid visual
effects but the best feedback of
designs and ideas, so as to
effectively cut the investment risk.
We now possess 20 imported CNC
machining centres and more than
130 experienced
mockup
engineers.
Different
materials such
as ABS, PC, PP,
PE, PU, PA,
POM,PMMA,
etc. are
applicable
according to
customers’ requirements, and high
qualities like high surface gloss, high
rigidity, high temperature resistance,
high extension, high elasticity, etc.
are achievable. Moreover, metal
sheet specimen such as aluminum
alloy is also available. The various Use Case Diagram
mockup models made by our This diagram shows a system's functions
company can be compared with the from a user's point of view, which in this
real product, and can meet different case is pretty simple. All the following
requirements on product exterior, diagrams were created in the Telelogic
structure, marketing potential, Tau UML suite by Telelogic for this same
function testing, and so on. example. Five of the nine possible
diagrams available in UML are shown
A use case diagram is a type of below. The Component Diagram
behavioral diagram defined by the (software module interaction),
Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Deployment Diagram (hardware nodes)
created from a Use-case analysis. Its and the Activity Diagram (tasks) are not
purpose is to present a graphical included. The Object Diagram
overview of the functionality provided (instantiations of classes) is rarely used.
by a system in terms of actors, their (All diagrams courtesy of Telelogic, AB,
goals (represented as use cases), and any www.telelogic.com)
dependencies between those use cases. Gap analysis
The process of determining,
The main purpose of a use case documenting, and approving the
diagram is to show what system variance between business requirements
functions are performed for which and system capabilities in terms of
actors. packaged application features and
technical architecture.

gap analysis is a method by which you

compare a product with more than one
of its versions to achieve the proposed
system. Gap analysis done in a
constantly changing environment is very
challenging. The versions could be
customer dependant with subtle
variances for different customers.
Although, a product caters to a specific
industry, the industry players do things
differently to have a competitive edge in
the market. The strategy by which a
customer gains an edge is embedded in a
product and is rolled out as different
versions. To do a gap analysis for a
product, you require a good
understanding of the product and the
specific industry to which it caters.
Most user guides contain both a written
guide and the associated images. In the
case of computer applications it is usual
to include screenshots of how the
program should look, and hardware
manuals often include clear, simplified
diagrams. The language is written to
match up with the intended audience
with jargon kept to a minimum or
explained thoroughly.

The best place to begin a gap analysis is

to study the change request and feature
request documents of the existing system
and the proposed system. This will help
you understand the aim of your work
and gather requirements from the
appropriate sources. Whilst,
development is simple when the
documentation is in place, writing User
Guides based on gap analysis can be
quite tricky. In order to do so, one has to
understand the existing document and
freeze the requirements of the proposed
document.

A user guide, also commonly known as

a manual, is a technical communication
document intended to give assistance to
people using a particular system[citation
needed]
. It is usually written by a technical
writer, although user guides could be
written by programmers, product or
project managers, or other technical
staff, particularly in smaller companies.

User guides are most commonly

associated with electronic goods,
computer hardware and software.