> Talk to stakeholders and try to gather as much information about features and requirements as you can. This. I think so many times when new software is being

> Talk to stakeholders and try to gather as much information about features and requirements as you can. This. I think so many times when new software is being designed, this step is glossed over. So often have I seen engineers barge ahead with their design, send it out for review, and receive comments that would have been addressed with the slightest bit of research and communication.