Mastering the EARS Syntax: Write Better Requirements

Learn to write precise, structured requirements with the EARS syntax. Use EARS effectively when developing software in the AI Era.

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EARS stands for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax. The ‘Mastering the EARS Syntax’ new seminar was designed to help teams master the EARS syntax, use it effectively, and improve the prompts they feed AI with. Whether Spec-Driven Development is implemented or not, using EARS can only help us to align AI with our expectations.

Why EARS Matter

The EARS syntax provides a simple yet powerful structure for expressing requirements clearly. This seminar shows how EARS reduces ambiguity, prevents defects, and strengthens collaboration across product and engineering teams, especially when Gen AI is in use.

Practical Skills

Participants learn how to convert informal descriptions into well‑structured EARS statements. Through guided examples and exercises, teams develop fluency in choosing the right EARS template for each need.

Requirements in the Era of AI

EARS plays a key role in AI-augmented workflows, including SDD and agentic IDEs. The seminar demonstrates how strong requirements improve the quality of AI-generated code and system behavior.

This seminar joins a continuously growing collection of seminars and workshops already developed as part of the life michael professional training portfolio. You can explore the full list at https://lifemichael.com/en/seminars. If you identify a need for a seminar on a topic we have not yet covered, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you—your feedback helps us shape new offerings that best support the evolving needs of software developers.