Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Analyst analyzes, doesn't judge

As a developer doing analysis, you have to remember that the goal is to write down what the customer wants.  You are NOT to judge or think about what they're requesting from the frame of mind of the developer.  If they ask for something that you don't know how to do, looks complicated, and that kind of thing, simply write it down and go talk to your team about it and get back to them with an estimate later.  This data-collection phase of "what's requested" should NEVER be a discussion of what's possible/easy/pragmatic.  Separate yourself in this role as the data collector rather than the implementer/judger/decider.  Be a better sales person and never tell them no, or "that's too hard".

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