Besides the usual problems generally associated with product
Besides the usual problems generally associated with product development such as assigning tasks to competent people, monitoring progress, and dealing with delays and changing requirements, there are also several challenges unique to developing software. Among these are managing a process that moves forward in small increments and measuring the size and complexity of an intangible product. Software development is a dynamic process and is characterized by change.
Software projects often begin with unclear, ambiguous, and incomplete requirements which give rise to volatility sometimes leading to scheduling and budgeting problems. What can be done to clear up the "fuzzy" front ends of projects?