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Artifact: Glossary

The Glossary defines important terms used in the project. It captures the team's common vocabulary and defines the preferred terms for critical subject areas.

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Business Strategist
Software Architect
Information Architect
Subject Matter Expert
Project Manager
Requirements Analyst
Stakeholder
Business Concept (from Business Strategy)Business Use Case Model (from Business Strategy)User Research ReportBusiness Operations Plan (from Business Strategy)
Find Actors and Use Cases
Manage Dependencies
Glossary (from Environment)
Use Case Modeling Guidelines
Supplementary SpecificationUse Case (sketch)Requirements AttributesUse Case ModelActor Catalog
Software ArchitectPrioritize Use CasesSoftware Architecture Document (updated)
Requirements Analyst Define System Wide Attributes

Purpose

The Glossary is started early in the project to capture key terms and their meaning. As the project progresses, the Glossary becomes the source for preferred terms and definitions. Other artifacts should refer to the Glossary for definitions rather than having them scattered in multiple artifacts. This increases consistency and reduces redundant efforts.

Audience

All roles reference the Glossary during the project.