Requirements Engineering is the systematic process of identifying, analysing, documenting, validating, and managing stakeholder needs.
First, teams identify relevant stakeholders, goals, constraints, and assumptions. Next, they examine the collected information and resolve gaps, conflicts, or unclear statements.
Teams then document requirements through precise text, models, tables, or other suitable work products. Moreover, they define priorities, acceptance criteria, and relevant attributes.
Validation confirms that the documented needs reflect stakeholder expectations. In addition, verification checks clarity, consistency, completeness, feasibility, and testability.
Requirements Engineering also includes traceability and change management. Therefore, teams can connect needs with business goals, design elements, implementation work, and test cases.
The chosen approach depends on project size, risk, regulation, and delivery method. However, clear responsibilities and regular stakeholder communication remain essential.
A disciplined approach reduces ambiguity, controls change, prevents costly rework, and supports the delivery of suitable systems.
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