RequirementsFor

Requirementsfor is a term used in documentation and modeling templates to denote the set of prerequisites, constraints, or conditions that must be satisfied for a particular artifact, project outcome, or decision. The form is not a standardized keyword in a single field but a general labeling convention observed in various tools and templates where compact metadata helps link requirements to their target object.

In practice, requirementsfor functions as a linkage: it identifies the object that the listed requirements apply to, enabling traceability between requirements, design elements, and test cases. It is commonly seen as a field, tag, or naming convention such as "RequirementsFor: ModuleA" or "RequirementsFor: Release-1.2". This helps teams organize requirements by component, subsystem, or deliverable and supports impact analysis when changes occur.

Relationship to other concepts: The term itself describes the scope rather than the content of requirements. It complements functional and nonfunctional requirements by providing the target. It is related to dependencies, prerequisites, and traceability matrices, which track how requirements-for relate to design decisions and verification activities.

Examples: A product backlog item might include: RequirementsFor: UserAuthenticationModule. In a release plan, a milestone may specify: RequirementsFor: Release-2.0. In practice, the exact usage varies by tool and team convention.

See also: requirements, prerequisite, dependency, traceability, acceptance criteria.