Functional Requirements

Define exactly what your system should do.

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Functional Requirements

Purpose

Example: Develop a unified customer management platform to streamline client interactions, improve tracking of customer data, and reduce response times, enhancing client satisfaction.

Scope

  • In scope:

    • Example: Development of user authentication and authorization features.

    • ...

  • Out of scope:

    • Example: Support for third-party integrations.

    • ...

Functional requirements

Summary

ID

Requirement

Priority

Dependency

FR-01

Example: User registration and login

🟢 High

None

FR-02

...

...

...

Detailed functional requirements

FR-01: User registration and login

Feature

Allow users to create accounts and securely log in.

Triggers

User clicks "Sign Up" or "Log In."

Preconditions

Valid email address is required.

Use cases

  • New users create accounts.

  • Existing users log in with valid credentials.

  • Users reset their passwords if needed.

Acceptance criteria

  • Users can register with an email and password.

  • Password reset functionality is available.

  • Incorrect login attempts show an error message.

FR-02: ...

Non-functional requirements

Category

Requirement description

Performance

Example: Must handle 1000 concurrent active users.

Security

Example: Implement AES-256 encryption for sensitive data.

Usability

Example: Ensure navigation tasks can be completed in under 2 minutes.

Availability

Example: System uptime must meet or exceed 99.9%.

Interfaces

User interfaces

Briefly describe the user-facing components. Include links to mockups, if available. You can easily embed designs directly into Nuclino. Here's an example – use Figma, Framer, or Abstract to create and embed your own designs.

System interfaces

Document any APIs, integrations, or external systems the application will interact with.

Risks and dependencies

  • Risks:

    • Example: Potential delays in third-party API availability.

    • ...

  • Dependencies:

    • Example: Stakeholder approval of final wireframes.

    • ...

Assumptions and constraints

  • Assumptions:

    • Example: Existing infrastructure will support the system requirements.

    • ...

  • Constraints:

    • Example: The project must be completed within 6 months.

    • ...

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Functional requirements describe the specific features and capabilities of a system, outlining what it must do to meet user needs. They serve as a blueprint for development, helping teams prioritize features and validate the final product.

A well-written set of functional requirements reduces ambiguity, prevents scope creep, and ensures alignment between stakeholders and developers.

Use this template to document your system’s essential functions and keep everyone on the same page.

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