saolalab Requirements Analysis
Requirements Types
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Business | What the business needs | "Reduce processing time by 50%" |
| Functional | What the system does | "System shall calculate tax" |
| Non-functional | How the system performs | "Page loads in <2 seconds" |
| Constraints | Limitations | "Must use existing database" |
Elicitation Techniques
- Interviews: One-on-one with stakeholders
- Workshops: Group sessions
- Observation: Watch users work
- Document Analysis: Review existing docs
- Prototyping: Show and iterate
User Story Format
As a [role]
I want [feature]
So that [benefit]
Acceptance Criteria:
- Given [context]
- When [action]
- Then [outcome]
Requirements Documentation
Business Requirements Document (BRD)
- Executive summary
- Business objectives
- Scope and constraints
- Stakeholders
- Requirements list
- Success metrics
Traceability Matrix
| Req ID | Description | Source | Priority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQ-001 | ... | Stakeholder A | High | Approved |
Validation Checklist
- Stakeholders have reviewed
- Requirements are testable
- No conflicts between requirements
- Priorities are assigned
- Dependencies identified