Requirements Document

[/rɪˈkwaɪərmənts ˈdɒkjəmənt/]
nounpl: Requirements Documents
Documento de Requisitos
1. A formal written specification that outlines the functional and non-functional requirements for a software system, project, or product
The requirements document clearly specifies that the application must support user authentication and data encryption.
O documento de requisitos especifica claramente que a aplicação deve suportar autenticação de usuário e criptografia de dados.
2. A comprehensive document used in project planning and software development that details what needs to be built and how it should function
Before development began, the team reviewed the requirements document to understand all project constraints.
Antes do desenvolvimento começar, a equipe revisou o documento de requisitos para entender todas as restrições do projeto.
3. A baseline document that serves as an agreement between stakeholders and development teams about project scope and deliverables
The requirements document was signed off by both the client and project manager.
O documento de requisitos foi aprovado tanto pelo cliente quanto pelo gerente de projeto.
In Brazilian tech industry, the Requirements Document is a critical artifact in software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. It's often treated as a binding contract between clients and development teams. The document is typically prepared during the planning phase and serves as the foundation for quality assurance and acceptance testing. In the USA and globally, this document is essential in formal project management and is particularly emphasized in regulated industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Specification DocumentRequirements SpecificationFunctional SpecificationProject Requirements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Documento de Requisitos
Most commonly used term in Brazilian software development and project management
São Paulo
Documento de Requisitos / Documento de Especificação
Both terms are used interchangeably in the tech hub
Rio de Janeiro
Documento de Requisitos
Standard terminology in local IT sector
Portugal
Documento de Requisitos / Especificação de Requisitos
Both terms used; 'Especificação de Requisitos' is also common in Portuguese context

Related Words

Business RequirementsUse CaseSystem Design DocumentSoftware SpecificationScope StatementAcceptance Criteria

Related Idioms & Phrases

Requirements-driven development
Meet the requirements
Define requirements
Gather requirements
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