So, What Is Requirements Work?

Requirements work is really about problem solving. Its primary function is to locate and scope problems, then create and describe solutions for them. The Web extra at http://www.se-radio.net/2012/09/episode-188-requirements-in-agile-projects is an audio recording of Neil Maiden, editor of the Requirements column for IEEE Software, talking with Suzanne and James Robertson of the Atlantic Systems Guild about the emergence and impact of agile practices on requirements work.