A requirement is one of the core deliverables of a business analyst. in my experience, many analyst think that a requirement is a solution, or description of a solution to the problem that is trying to be solved. However, an experienced analyst will recognize the mistake in this thinking. Per BABOK – “A requirement is: A condition or capability needed by a…
What is a business analyst? This is the question I get asked when I tell someone what i do for a living. I like to think that Business analysts are common in the workforce however based on all the questions I get, it may not be so. According to Wikipedia a business analyst is: A business analyst is a person…
Recently I read a post on dev.to about blogging for 100 days strait and what the author learned. The Author, Facundo Gauna, challenged himself to do the following: Publish daily blog posts including weekends and holidays. Try to plan ahead during the holiday season if I’m going to be too busy. Do not try to make money on ads. Do…
Hiking is a fun activity that almost anyone can enjoy. It can be enjoyed by the single bachelor, the family with 3 kids, or the retiree looking for something to do in their golden years. It is a great was to stay fit or to begin a fitness journey towards better health. It is one of the easiest out door…
Take a trip back in time on the Old Entrance Road trail inside Garner State Park. First blazed in the 1930s, this trail takes you up about 300 feet and .80 miles to the original park entrance created by Civilian Conservation Corps. This is an easy trail that takes you up the time worn road that many of the early…
One of the many traditions that occur on the trail is the sharing of trail mix.Many hikers prefer this snack over many others because it is light weight, easy to store, and full of nutrients needed for hiking. These are the ingredients that you need to make a basic trail mix 2 cups salted peanuts 2 cups M&Ms 1 cup…
Hidden 2 hours northwest of San Antonio in Vanderpool, TX lies Lost Maples State Natural Area. Famous for its hidden canyons of bigtooth maple trees, many flock here during the fall to catch a glimpse of the yellows, oranges and reds that are associated with cooler weather. The park gets its name from beautiful maple trees that populate the area…