Client Requirements

Complete methodology to analyze, understand and formalize client needs in a development project

Client Requirements

Client requirements gathering is a crucial step that determines the success of a project. This phase allows you to precisely understand needs, identify stakeholders, and define project scope.

Preliminary Analysis

Context and Stakes

Before meeting the client, it's essential to understand their environment:

Context Questions

  • Business sector: What field does the company operate in?
  • Organization size: SME, large company, startup?
  • Technical maturity: What is the current technical level?
  • Regulatory constraints: Are there specific legal obligations?

Stakeholder Identification

  • Business stakes: Revenue increase, cost reduction, productivity improvement
  • Technical stakes: Modernization, scalability, performance
  • Organizational stakes: Team training, process changes

Interview Preparation

Key Question Types

Functional Questions

  • What are the current business processes?
  • What are the essential features?
  • Who are the end users?
  • What are the existing workflows?

Technical Questions

  • What systems do you currently use?
  • Are there necessary integrations?
  • What is the expected performance level?
  • What are the security constraints?

Budget and Timeline Questions

  • What is the allocated budget for the project?
  • When should the project be delivered?
  • Are there important deadlines to meet?
  • What are the priorities in case of compromises?

Persona Definition

Personas represent the typical users of your solution. They help the team understand user needs and design appropriate solutions.

Client Presentation

A well-structured presentation should cover:

  • Context and identified stakes
  • Proposed solution
  • Planning and budget
  • Questions & exchanges

Follow-up and Validation

After client meetings, it's important to:

  • Summarize key points discussed
  • Confirm understanding of requirements
  • Define next steps
  • Maintain regular communication

This page is currently available in French only. English translation coming soon.

For the complete content in French, please visit: Cadrage de la Demande Client