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Requirements That Actually Get Read
Most requirements documents gather dust. Here's how I write specs that stakeholders actually use.
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The Problem With Requirements Docs
I've seen 200-page specs that no one reads. They check a compliance box, then sit in SharePoint forever.
Good requirements are used, not just written.
What Makes Requirements Readable
Consider these differences:
| Ignored Specs | Useful Specs | | ------------------ | -------------------- | | Wall of text | Scannable structure | | Technical jargon | Stakeholder language | | Everything at once | Progressive detail | | Abstract rules | Concrete examples |
Principles I Follow
Writing specs that get used requires:
- Know your audience — engineers need different detail than executives
- Lead with decisions — what's decided, what's open, what's out of scope
- Use examples liberally — "e.g." is your friend
Good specs get used. Great specs get referenced.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.