Requirements Gathering

I. Overview

The Requirements Gathering phase is crucial for defining the scope, goals, and deliverables of the product. This document outlines the essential elements required to ensure a comprehensive understanding and agreement on the product’s features and functionality.

II. Stakeholder Identification

Primary Stakeholders

John Smith, Product Manager, [Your Company Name]
Lisa Johnson, Lead Developer, [Your Company Name]

Secondary Stakeholders

Michael Brown, Marketing Director, [Your Company Name]
Emily Davis, Customer Support Manager, [Your Company Name]

III. Business Objectives

Objective Number	Description	Importance Level
1	Increase market share by 15% in the next year.	High
2	Improve customer satisfaction scores by 20%.	Medium
3	Reduce operational costs by 10%.	Low

IV. Functional Requirements

Core Features

User Authentication: Secure login and registration process.
Data Management: Efficient handling and storage of user data.
Reporting Tools: Real-time analytics and reporting capabilities.

User Roles

Role	Permissions	Description
Administrator	Full access to all features and settings	Manages users, settings, and data
Regular User	Access to core functionalities	Uses the system for daily tasks
Guest	Limited access	Views content without editing capabilities

V. Non-Functional Requirements

Performance Metrics

Response Time: The system should respond to user requests within 2 seconds.
Uptime: System availability should be 99.9% annually.
Scalability: Ability to handle up to 100,000 concurrent users.

Security Requirements

Data Encryption: All sensitive data must be encrypted both in transit and at rest.
Access Controls: Role-based access control to prevent unauthorized access.

VI. Technical Constraints

Platform Requirements

Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 or later.
Browsers: Supports latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Integration Needs

Third-Party APIs: Must integrate with Google Analytics and Stripe for payment processing.

VII. Project Timeline

Phase	Start Date	End Date	Duration
Requirements Gathering	01-Jan-2050	15-Jan-2050	15 days
Design & Prototyping	16-Jan-2050	28-Feb-2050	6 weeks
Development	01-Mar-2050	30-Jun-2050	4 months
Testing	01-Jul-2050	15-Aug-2050	6 weeks
Deployment	16-Aug-2050	31-Aug-2050	2 weeks

VIII. Success Criteria

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

User Adoption Rate: Achieve 10,000 active users within the first 3 months of launch.
Customer Retention Rate: Maintain a retention rate of at least 80% after 6 months.

Evaluation Methods

User Feedback: Gather and assess user feedback through surveys and interviews.
Performance Analytics: Regularly track system performance and user engagement.

IX. Appendices

Glossary

API: Application Programming Interface.
Encryption: Converting data to a secure format to prevent unauthorized access.

References

[Your Company Name] Internal Documentation
Industry Standards: ISO/IEC 27001

For further details or inquiries, please contact [Your Name] at [Your Email] or [Your Company Email].