Control the maintenance burden
Frameworks, libraries, devices, and operating systems change. Document dependencies and update responsibilities so ongoing compatibility is part of the plan rather than an unexpected expense. Leave the team with a decision, an owner, and a review date.
Handle duplicate requests, edits, permissions, and audit needs. Confirm how records are recovered after a failed operation. Look for a clear reason before repeating or abandoning a test.
Data and permissions
Collect only data needed for the task, document access roles, and plan deletion and recovery. Security should be considered while designing the workflow. Check access rights before giving another supplier an account login.
Document APIs, authentication, failure handling, and data ownership. Test slow responses and unavailable external systems, not just the successful path. Define the deliverables and exclusions before work starts.
- Current accounts and assets
- Verified business information
- Customer questions
- Budget and team capacity
Discuss Your Priorities