kravdokument

Kravdokument is a document that specifies the requirements for a product, system, or component. In Scandinavian contexts, it serves as the primary artifact for requirements engineering, translating business objectives into measurable statements that guide design, development, testing, and procurement. The document aims to prevent scope creep by providing a single reference point for what must be built and validated.

Its content describes who the stakeholders are, what the product should do, how reliably, quickly, and securely it should operate, and under which constraints. It also identifies assumptions, dependencies, and acceptance criteria used to verify delivered outcomes.

Typical contents of a kravdokument include:

- Purpose and scope

- Stakeholders

- Functional requirements

- Non-functional requirements (such as performance, security, usability)

- Interfaces and data

- Constraints, risks, and assumptions

- Acceptance criteria and testability

- Traceability and change history

- Glossary and definitions

Kravdokumentet is typically produced by a requirements engineer, with input from product owners, users, architects, and QA. It is usually iterated and revised as understanding evolves and requirements change; many teams maintain it as a living document linked to backlogs, user stories, or test plans.

There are different forms of kravdokument across organizations, including functional specifications, system requirements specifications, and product requirement documents. Regardless of form, good practice emphasizes clear, verifiable, and testable statements, explicit acceptance criteria, and traceability from business goals to implementation.

Related concepts include requirements backlog, use cases, test plans, and change control processes. The exact structure and terminology can vary by industry and method, but the underlying goal remains the same: to define what must be delivered and how success will be measured.