# Requirements Overview

Requirements track business needs and how your project addresses them.

## What are Requirements?

Requirements represent:

* Business needs and objectives
* Functional requirements
* Technical specifications
* Compliance needs
* User stories

## Viewing Requirements

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### Requirements List

Navigate to All Requirements or view them within a project:

* Open a project
* Go to the **Requirements** tab
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### Requirement Details

Each requirement shows:

* Title and description
* Status (Fit, Gap, Partial)
* Priority
* Linked test cases
* Linked issues
* Comments
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## Creating Requirements

### Add a Requirement

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* Open a project
* Go to the **Requirements** tab
* Click **+ New Requirement**
* Fill in the details:
  * **Title** – Brief name
  * **Description** – Full requirement text
  * **Status** – Fit, Gap, or Partial
  * **Priority** – Importance level
  * **Category** – Type of requirement
* Click **Create**
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### Import from Excel

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* Click **Import**
* Download the template
* Fill in your requirements
* Upload the completed file
* Review and confirm the import
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## Fit/Gap Analysis

Requirements can be marked with their implementation status:

| Status            | Meaning                                     |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Fit**           | The system meets this requirement           |
| **Gap**           | The system does not meet this requirement   |
| **Partial**       | The system partially meets this requirement |
| **Not Evaluated** | Not yet assessed                            |

## Updating Status

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* Open the requirement
* Click the status dropdown
* Select the appropriate status
* Add notes explaining the assessment
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## Linking Requirements

### Link to Issues

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When a gap is identified:

* Open the requirement
* Click **Link Issue**
* Create or select an issue
* Track issue resolution
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### Link to Tasks

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Connect implementation tasks:

* Open the requirement
* Click **Link Task**
* Select related tasks
* Track completion
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## Requirement Comments

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Discuss requirements with your team:

* Open the requirement
* Scroll to comments
* Add questions, clarifications, or updates
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## Editing Requirements

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* Open the requirement
* Click **Edit**
* Update any field
* Changes save automatically
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## Deleting Requirements

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* Open the requirement
* Click the **...** menu
* Select **Delete**
* Confirm deletion

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## Requirements History

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* Open the requirement
* Click **History**
* See all changes with timestamps
* Track who made what changes
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## Best Practices

### Writing Requirements

* Be specific and measurable
* Use consistent terminology
* Include acceptance criteria

### Fit/Gap Analysis

* Review all requirements systematically
* Document reasons for each status
* Update as the project progresses

### Test Coverage

* Create test cases for critical requirements
* Ensure gaps have tests for verification
* Execute tests regularly