Kravbaserte

Kravbaserte is a Norwegian term used to describe approaches, processes, or systems that are driven by explicit requirements. The concept is common in fields such as software development, system engineering, construction, and product management, where the goal is to deliver solutions that meet stakeholder needs and contractual obligations. Kravbaserte practices focus on aligning work with defined needs rather than on technology, methods, or internal preferences alone.

Etymology and usage of the term reflect its composition: krav means requirement, and basert means based. In practice, the term appears in phrases like kravbasert design, kravbasert testing, and kravbasert prosjektledelse, indicating that the activity is guided by documented requirements. Kravbaserte approaches are often contrasted with goal-based, technology-driven, or resource-driven methods.

Core concepts include elicitation, documentation, and management of requirements throughout a project life cycle. Key activities are creating a requirements specification, establishing traceability from requirements to design and test artifacts, and validating that deliverables satisfy acceptance criteria. Change management and prioritization are critical, as requirements can evolve over time. Tools such as traceability matrices and structured requirements formats support consistent alignment between needs, solutions, and verification.

Benefits of kravbaserte approaches include improved clarity of scope, enhanced stakeholder communication, and the ability to verify that outcomes meet defined criteria. Challenges can include handling evolving requirements, managing conflicts among stakeholders, and maintaining discipline in documentation and governance. Kravbaserte methods are compatible with both traditional and agile frameworks when requirements remain central to decision-making.