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Most Software Defects Come From Requirements Failures

Research note for IT project managers

No industry needs to place a greater emphasis on front-loading projects than software development. According to research by Ivy Hooks, over 56% of all software defects can be attributed to requirements-related issues. Even more striking: 82% of the time and cost spent fixing software bugs can be attributed to requirements-related issues.

56%+of software defects come from requirements issues
82%of bug-fixing time and cost traces to requirements

The lesson is simple: money spent building clear, well-understood requirements at the start of a project is the cheapest quality investment you can make. Are you spending enough time planning your IT projects?

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