<programming> The first stage of software development which
defines what the potential users want the system to do. In
modern methods these requirements should be testable, and will
usually be traceable in later development stages. A common
feature of nearly all software is that the requirements change
during its lifetime.
See software life-cycle.
(1995-11-11)
Nearby terms:
request for proposal « Request For Technology « Required-COBOL « requirements » Requirements Acquisition and Controlled Evolution » requirements analysis » Requirements Engineering
