Ferrara Software Principles Pyramid

Bringing structure to an unstructured backlog

Implementation

main pyramid image

Example

template.xlsx

Requirements

Using the downloadable spreadsheet, populate all requirements and their estimate of time in man-hours into the requirements table.

* Note: because we are using classifications, we don't need to designate a priority. The priority values are already baked into the classifications.

Classifications

Classifiy each requirement using the dropdown combo box in the Classification column of the requirements table.

Evaluate

The charts will calculate automatically and you will be able to evaluate your requirements vs The Ferrara Software Principles Pyramid suggested classification breakdown.