Requirements
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Project | [Project Name] |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Status | Draft |
| Readiness | Draft |
| Owner | Product Owner |
Purpose
Single source of truth for requirements organized by feature slices. Detailed requirements are maintained in dedicated feature files — copy f-000-feature-template.md for each new feature.
Feature Map
| Feature ID | Feature Name | Outcome | Priority | Status | Owner | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-001 | [Feature name] | [One-line outcome the feature delivers] | Must | Draft | Product Owner | F-001 |
| F-002 | [Feature name] | [One-line outcome the feature delivers] | Should | Draft | Product Owner | F-002 |
Status Definitions
| Status | Meaning | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | Requirements are documented but not yet validated or complete | Requirements capture initial understanding; may have open questions or missing acceptance criteria |
| Review Pending | Baseline is complete and under validation review | All requirements documented with acceptance criteria; open questions resolved; pending final product owner validation before implementation handoff |
| Clarified | Core requirements are validated and stable; ready for implementation planning | All functional requirements reviewed and approved; no open questions; dependencies identified; ready for implementation team to begin technical design |
| Ready for Implementation | All requirements validated, reviewed, and implementation team confirmed feasibility | Feature marked "Clarified" + all individual requirements marked "Clarified" + implementation team reviewed and confirmed feasibility |
Current Feature Status
[List the current status of each feature and the next step, e.g.:]
All features are currently in Draft status.
Transition Path: Draft → Review Pending → Clarified → Ready for Implementation
Cross-Cutting Quality Baseline
Cross-cutting NFRs use IDs
NFR-X01,NFR-X02, … and apply across features. Feature-scoped NFRs live inside each feature file. Adjust the quality areas to your project; every row needs a measurable Metric / Target.
| ID | Quality Area | Requirement | Metric / Target | Priority | Owner (DRI) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFR-X01 | Security | [Security requirement, e.g. adherence to a known security baseline.] | [Measurable target, e.g. checklist satisfied, hashing and rate limiting rules.] | Must | Tech Lead | Draft |
| NFR-X02 | Privacy | [Privacy requirement, e.g. deletion and archival support.] | [Measurable target, e.g. deletion SLA.] | Must | Tech Lead | Draft |
| NFR-X03 | Testability | [Test coverage requirement for core logic.] | [Coverage threshold, e.g. 70% of core application logic.] | Must | Backend Lead | Draft |
| NFR-X04 | Performance | [Responsiveness requirement under expected load.] | [Load definition + latency target.] | Should | Tech Lead | Draft |
| NFR-X05 | Scalability | [Capacity requirement without data loss or degradation.] | [Concrete capacity numbers.] | Should | Tech Lead | Draft |
| NFR-X06 | Accessibility | [Accessibility standard for primary workflows.] | [Standard, e.g. WCAG 2.1 AA for contrast, keyboard, screen readers.] | Should | UI/UX Lead | Draft |
| NFR-X07 | Delivery Feasibility | [Scope must remain deliverable in the planned schedule.] | [Delivery window.] | Should | Product Owner | Draft |
Infrastructure Decisions for Implementation Team
The following infrastructure choices impact requirements scope and should guide implementation:
| Decision Area | Specified Choice | Impact on Requirements | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database | Implementation Team Decision | [Which NFRs constrain the choice.] | [Constraints the choice must satisfy.] |
| Hosting | Implementation Team Decision | [Which NFRs constrain the choice.] | [Constraints the choice must satisfy.] |
| Session Management | Implementation Team Decision | [Which NFRs constrain the choice.] | [Constraints the choice must satisfy.] |
Note: All infrastructure decisions should be documented as ADRs in 04-decisions, not in this requirements specification. Chosen technologies must satisfy the non-functional requirements above.
Validation Checklist for "Ready for Implementation":
Implementation team has confirmed:
- All feature requirements are clear and unambiguous
- Acceptance criteria are testable and measurable
- Technical feasibility confirmed (no hidden blockers)
- Dependencies between features are understood
- Quality baselines are achievable with specified infrastructure
- Infrastructure choices are appropriate for requirements
- Scope boundaries (out-of-scope.md) are agreed upon
- No unresolved
## Open Questionsnotes remain in this feature's file
Source References
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