Verifikationsanforderungen

Verifikationsanforderungen, often shortened to Verif-Reqs, are the documented criteria that a product, system, or component must meet to be considered verified. These requirements are established to ensure that the item in question functions as intended and satisfies all specified functional and non-functional attributes. They are a crucial part of the development and testing lifecycle.

The purpose of Verifikationsanforderungen is to provide a clear and objective basis for testing and validation activities. By defining what constitutes success, developers and testers can systematically check if the product aligns with its design and user expectations. These requirements help to prevent misunderstandings, reduce ambiguity, and ensure that all necessary aspects are covered.

Verifikationsanforderungen are typically derived from higher-level requirements, such as user needs or system specifications. They should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), although the 'time-bound' aspect is more relevant to the overall project schedule than the requirement itself. They often detail expected inputs, outputs, performance metrics, and error handling scenarios.

In practice, Verifikationsanforderungen are used to create test cases and define pass/fail criteria for various testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing. Their existence provides traceability, allowing stakeholders to confirm that each aspect of the design has been adequately tested and validated. Without well-defined Verifikationsanforderungen, the verification process can be subjective, leading to incomplete testing and potential quality issues.