3.8. Challenges in Software Development

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is meant by changing requirements?

   Hint

   Think about customer requests during the project.

2. 2.

   Define technical debt.

   Hint

   Consider it as borrowing in coding.

3. 3.

   What is a significant challenge when requirements change during development?

   • A) Increased collaboration
   • B) Project delays
   • C) Better team dynamics

   Hint

   Think about how changes affect planning.

4. 4.

   True or False: Technical debt can benefit a project if managed carefully.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on how debt works in finance.

5. 5.

   Create a project management plan that addresses potential changing requirements and technical debt for a software project.

   Hint

   Think about using Agile methodologies.

6. 6.

   Analyze a past project (real or hypothetical) where time constraints led to an increase in technical debt. What practices would you implement to prevent this in future projects?

   Hint

   Consider how agile practices could help balance speed with quality.