Requirements tool -- web based

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alex.barylski
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Requirements tool -- web based

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EDIT | By web-based I mean SaaS :D

I have used Google docs in the past but this time the client is a little more pro-active and feature creep is becoming an issue and I'm losing track of everything. :lol:

My bad, I know, but I'm curious if there are web based tools which are simple and concise and allow me greater control over specs?

For instance I would prefer a structured specs management proggie, where I could structure requirements in categories, sub-categories, etc.

Also associating a estimate with each requirement, being notified by email when one is added, removed, etc would be a major bonus.

Some kind of version management would be great too, so requirements which are agreed on in a release 0.5 cannot be changed once the version has been commited to. Basically If I say features X, Y and Z are what I agree to for price ABC any changes which I do not approve are not included within that quote or estimate. While they can still be included in a release, the price either goes up or the feature is pushed into another release cycle (and thus, ultimately additional fee).

Does anyone know of anything like this?

I've googled Agile/Scrum web based tools and found mostly tools so complex, Grace Hopper would roll over in her grave. So much for keeping things "simple". :P

Anyways, single developer, multiple (possibly simultaneous) projects, nothing overly complex but if it allowed "team" management as a growth option that would be cool too.

Is there anything like this you are aware of?

p.s-I have no idea why I chose to pick on Grace Hopper...

p.p.s-I have looked at all preimum ads on Google for Agile and Scrum tools. I need something free for a single project at least and web based for client/me collaboration. Somethign web 2.0ish where simplicity is key.

Cheers,
Alex
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Re: Requirements tool -- web based

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We use ActiveCollab. No one size fits all, and there are a few quirks in everything we've used, but we like AC the most so far.
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Re: Requirements tool -- web based

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I've looked at that...seems a little much for what I want...more of an issue tracker than specifications tool.

I'm surprised there seems to be nothing available, like basecamp-ish or 37Signals like.

My requirements for the structured manner might make it more difficult to find anything...I did manage to find a desktop tool...but I wanted web based for collaboration.
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Re: Requirements tool -- web based

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I believe this discussion was discussed before.

viewtopic.php?f=36&t=82439

Perhaps that can help you find something?
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Re: Requirements tool -- web based

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Coolness, I'll check it out, thanks man. :)
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