Feasibility
Is the idea viable within the constraints of the class
- Technically
- Financially
- Socially appropriate
- Operationally
- Timeline
Technical Feasibility
Can be built within 4 weeks
Built –> publically deployed
- What technologies will be used
- What is your backup if those don’t work
- How well do your group members know them?
Financial Feasibility
“What will it cost?”
We have close to $0. Let us know if you need something though and we’ll discuss
Social Appropriateness
“Will it be allowed and accepted?”
- Non ableist
- Something people will accept
- Other ethical concerns?
Operational Feasibility
“Will it be possible to maintain and support long-term?” (not a requirement)
- What skills would be needed?
- What tools would be needed?
- What documentation would be needed?
Timeline feasibility
“How does the team’s availability match the needs?”
- How many hours per week can each person put in?
- What are the major milestones and decision points?
- What are the preliminary deliverables and deliverable dates?
Difficulties of feasibility studies
- Scope may be uncertain
- Approach may be ill defined (e.g. resource estimates too rough)
- Organizational changes may be needed
- Enthusiasm may cause you to downplay risks