Traceable Requirements

Requirements are an output of architecture because N1 Grid requirements are derived as part of the process of getting to the architecture, rather than trying to design the architecture from raw statements of need from stakeholders. The raw Voice of the Customer (VOC) statements serve as a basis for a series of activities, such as:

  • Requirements gathering

  • Requirements analysis

  • Requirements validation and verification

All three activities are designed to help organize and prioritize requirements.

Requirements serve as a link between key business drivers and the architecture, people, processes, and products that make up the solution. Requirements should establish the measurable success criteria for the solution in terms of the ...

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