Developing high-quality products involves careful definition and tracking of both functional and non-functional requirements (NFRs). But what exactly are non-functional requirements? And what's the best way to keep track of them? Let’s dive into what non-functional requirements are and how they compare to functional requirements, review some common types of non-functional requirements with examples, learn best practices for writing them, then discuss how to track and manage them.

The surge in data creation and interactions over the past few decades presents unprecedented challenges for organizations. Many are grappling with widely dispersed applications and data to navigate this data deluge. Gartner’s survey found that organizations with poor data quality would incur losses of an average of $15 million per year. The findings also shared that almost 60% of organizations surveyed were unaware of how much insufficient data costs their business due to a lack of measurement.

‍ A survey suggests that 61% of companies' compliance teams have identified that keeping abreast of upcoming regulatory changes should be a top strategic priority. This indicates that businesses are not only striving to meet current compliance requirements but are also proactively staying ahead of them. However, maintaining such compliance requirements needs tight security strategies.

New BigQuery continuous queries execute continuously processing SQL statements as events arrive, for insights that are always up to date.

At Confluent, we are committed to enhancing our product to meet the evolving needs of our customers. In the last year we’ve seen substantial increases in both UI users and UI usage. With such high growth, we’ve been looking for ways to improve experiences where we can. Based on internal and external validation, the Confluent Cloud Homepage was specifically identified as an area that could be improved.

‍McKinsey’s latest research projects that generative AI could contribute between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion annually across various sectors. Experts have also observed that integrating AI-driven automation, threat detection, and low-code platforms redefines next-gen software development. Whether it is code generation, bug fixing, or even designing a new digital component, generative AI is seeping into all product engineering processes.

What comes to mind when you think of an outdated website? Your answer will depend on how far back you’ve seen the internet, but it could range anywhere from glossy interfaces to the default blue, Times New Roman links. But even a few years of age could put your website behind the competition, even if it doesn’t look like MySpace or the first version of IMDB. Its audience and goals could outgrow its design, especially if you don’t make small changes often.

Modern digital ecosystems seek profound insights into user interactions so that the business visions guiding them can leverage pinpointed usability issues. To ensure digital success in your industry, it is crucial to conduct a thorough assessment that fosters an objective understanding of the product. This approach aids in catering to the audience in a more thoughtful manner..