Requirements Analysis

Requirements analysis is the structured mapping of the requirements and wishes that the cloud solution must meet. This includes both functional requirements (what the system must do), non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, reliability, etc.), and the specific needs and goals of the organization and end-users.

Iteratively gathering and analyzing requirements ensures that the cloud engineer understands what needs to be built and why. This prevents you from working on the wrong solution.

A requirements analysis helps to break down a project into manageable components and weigh the value of features against development time and resources. It is also essential for communicating with team members and stakeholders: clear requirements give everyone direction and make realistic planning possible.

Starting Points

• Explore user requirements (ICT Research Methods)
• Requirements prioritization (ICT Research Methods)

Key Points

• You demonstrate the ability to identify user and stakeholder needs, for example by conducting a brief needs analysis (interviews, surveys, or a workshop) and translating the results into concrete requirements.
• You formulate clear requirements in recognized form such as user stories with acceptance criteria, which are traceable to the business needs and technical constraints.
• You make a substantiated distinction in the priority of different requirements, considering factors like business value, technical dependencies, and security implications.
• You show iteration: for example, by refining or prioritizing requirements after a feedback round or after testing initial implementations.