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Requirements Document Template
Introduction
[PROJECT NAME] is a [SYSTEM TYPE] designed for [TARGET USERS]. The system [PRIMARY PURPOSE].
System Context
Architectural Overview
- Components: [List major system components]
- Data Flow: [High-level data movement]
- Integration Points: [External systems/APIs]
- Deployment Model: [Cloud/On-premise/Hybrid]
Glossary
- [Term]: [Definition specific to this system]
- Component: Major system module or service
- Integration Point: Connection to external system or API
Functional Requirements
REQ-1: [Feature Name]
User Story: As a [user role], I want [feature], so that [benefit]
Acceptance Criteria:
- WHEN [condition], THE system SHALL [behavior]
- THE system SHALL [requirement] within [time constraint]
- IF [error condition], THEN THE system SHALL [error handling]
Components Involved: [COMP-1, COMP-2] Data Flow: [How data moves for this requirement]
REQ-2: [Feature Name]
User Story: As a [user role], I want [feature], so that [benefit]
Acceptance Criteria:
- WHEN [condition], THE system SHALL [behavior]
- WHERE [context], THE system SHALL [behavior]
- THE system SHALL persist [data] with [attributes]
Components Involved: [COMP-3, COMP-4] Integration Points: [External systems used]
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance Requirements
- Response time: THE system SHALL respond to user requests within [X] milliseconds
- Throughput: THE system SHALL handle [X] concurrent users
- Data processing: THE system SHALL process [X] records per second
Security Requirements
- Authentication: THE system SHALL implement [auth method]
- Authorization: THE system SHALL enforce role-based access control
- Data protection: THE system SHALL encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit
Reliability Requirements
- Availability: THE system SHALL maintain 99.9% uptime
- Recovery: THE system SHALL recover from failures within [X] minutes
- Data integrity: THE system SHALL ensure ACID compliance for transactions
Scalability Requirements
- THE system SHALL support horizontal scaling
- THE system SHALL handle [X]% growth in users annually
- THE system SHALL support database sharding for data volumes exceeding [X]
Constraints and Boundaries
Technical Constraints
- Technology: [Programming languages, frameworks, databases]
- Infrastructure: [Cloud provider, hardware limitations]
Business Constraints
- Budget: [Cost limitations]
- Timeline: [Delivery deadlines]
- Compliance: [Regulatory requirements]
Scope Boundaries
- In Scope: [What's included]
- Out of Scope: [What's explicitly excluded]
- Future Considerations: [Deferred features]