#Requirements Best Practices & Use Cases

#Writing Requirements

1. Be Specific: Use clear, unambiguous language
2. Include Context: Provide background and rationale
3. Define Acceptance Criteria: Specify what “done” means
4. Link Test Cases: Connect requirements to test cases for traceability
5. Use Rich Details: Leverage the rich text editor for formatting and clarity

#Managing Requirements

1. Regular Updates: Keep requirement status current
2. Type Classification: Use appropriate types for better organization
3. Test Coverage: Ensure all requirements have linked test cases
4. Documentation: Use the details field for comprehensive specifications
5. Attachments: Include relevant screenshots, mockups, or documents

#Workflow

1. Start with Draft: Create requirements in Draft status
2. Review Process: Move to In Review when ready
3. Approval: Update to Approved after review
4. Implementation: Change to In Progress when work begins
5. Completion: Mark as Approved when implemented and tested

#Use Cases

#Feature Development

1. Create a Feature requirement
2. Document the feature specification in details
3. Link test cases that validate the feature
4. Track progress through status updates
5. Use analytics to monitor feature completion

#Bug Tracking

1. Create a Bug Fix requirement
2. Describe the issue and expected behavior
3. Link test cases that reproduce and verify the fix
4. Update status as the bug is fixed and tested
5. Export bug reports for stakeholders

#Performance Optimization

1. Create a Performance requirement
2. Specify performance targets and metrics
3. Link test cases that measure performance
4. Track improvements through status updates
5. Use analytics to identify performance bottlenecks

#Test Coverage Analysis

1. Use analytics to identify requirements without test cases
2. Create test cases for uncovered requirements
3. Link test cases to requirements
4. Monitor coverage percentage
5. Export coverage reports

#Tips for Effective Requirement Management

#Organization

• Use consistent naming conventions for requirements
• Group related requirements using types
• Keep status updated to reflect current state
• Use custom fields for project-specific information

#Documentation

• Write clear, concise titles
• Provide detailed descriptions in the details field
• Include acceptance criteria
• Attach relevant documents and images

#Traceability

• Link all requirements to test cases
• Use analytics to track coverage
• Export reports for stakeholders
• Maintain requirement history

#Collaboration

• Review requirements before approval
• Use status workflow to track progress
• Share requirement details with team members
• Export requirements for external stakeholders

#Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Vague Requirements: Avoid ambiguous language
2. Missing Test Cases: Ensure all requirements have linked test cases
3. Outdated Status: Keep requirement status current
4. Incomplete Details: Provide comprehensive specifications
5. No Attachments: Include relevant files and images

#Next Steps

• Learn about Test Cases to create tests for your requirements
• Explore Test Suites to organize related requirements and tests
• Check out Releases to group requirements into releases
• Review Custom Fields to add project-specific fields to requirements