{"id":450,"date":"2020-05-09T13:08:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T13:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winatalent.com\/blog\/?p=450"},"modified":"2021-05-08T07:37:07","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T07:37:07","slug":"srs-document-the-what-the-why-and-the-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winatalent.com\/blog\/srs-document-the-what-the-why-and-the-how\/","title":{"rendered":"SRS Document: The What, the Why, and the How"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a software requirements specification (SRS) document?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Software\nrequirements specification (SRS) document in software engineering, or a black\u2010box\nspecification, is a comprehensive description of a software system. It\ndetermines what features a system must have and how its features must function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check\nout this forum if you&#8217;re wondering&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.answers.com\/Q\/Why_software_requirement_specification_is_also_called_black_box_specification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>why\nan SRS document is also called a black<\/em><em>\u2010<\/em><em>box specification<\/em><\/a><em>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since\nSRS documents designate a software project&#8217;s features in detail, the tasks can\nbe broken down and turned into epics and user stories. By defining user stories\nand assigning story points, each task&#8217;s effort is estimated and is used to\ndefine the project&#8217;s scope, timeline, and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read\nabout&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/winatalent.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/effort-estimation-in-software-development-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>software development effort\nestimation<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;in detail in another blog post.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does an SRS document contain?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A\ntypical SRS document lays out all software requirements in detail and sometimes\neven includes a set of use cases that describe the software&#8217;s necessary user\ninteractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\ndescribes a software project&#8217;s purpose, contains an overall description of its\nfeatures, and specifies its requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SRS documents generally include three types of software requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/winatalent.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/what-are-functional-requirements-types-and-examples\/\">Functional requirements<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0which contain the actions a system must undertake<\/li><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/winatalent.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/what-are-non-functional-requirements-types-and-examples\/\">Non-functional requirements<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0that define the performance      attributes of a software system<\/li><li><strong><em>Domain requirements<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0which are system constraints from the domain of the operation<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nwell written SRS document must have certain qualities, so it doesn&#8217;t cause\nmistakes in the development process. These qualities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Correctness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An\nSRS document is correct only if the stated requirements are met by the\nsoftware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nis no set procedure to ensure an SRS&#8217;s correctness, but it can be compared with\nother superior specifications or documents to assure that they&#8217;re\nin-line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users\ncan also determine if the SRS reflects their needs through feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Unambiguousness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since\nan SRS document is the basis of a software development project, all its\nstatements must be clear, concise, and to-the-point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nshould be no amphiboly, vague adverbs, words that imply multiple meanings, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nglossary at the end of the document that explains each term will be helpful as\nwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Completeness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A\ncomplete SRS contains all the necessary software requirements and responses to\ninput data (whether valid or invalid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Consistency<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nwe already mentioned, SRS must be in-line with other higher-level documents,\nsuch as system requirements specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An\nSRS document must also be consistent within itself, meaning that it shouldn&#8217;t\nchange the information it&#8217;s stating throughout itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ranking for importance and\/or stability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All\nsoftware requirements are not equally important; some are essential, while some\nare less vital add-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An\nSRS document must rank the software&#8217;s features by importance and\/or stability\nso the developing teams can complete each task in the right order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Verifiability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All\nthe statements in the document must be provable, and that&#8217;s when the software\ncan be checked if it meets the requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nfactor rests solely on an SRS&#8217;s unambiguity; ambiguous statements cannot be\nverified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Modifiability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since\nthe software development process is prone to changes, software requirements can\nchange significantly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An\nSRS needs to be structurally and stylistically flexible so it can be easily\nmodified when necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Traceability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each software requirement&#8217;s origin must be clear, and facilitating references in the future documents must be simple; this means that each feature&#8217;s life-cycle must be detectable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is writing an SRS document important?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing an SRS is necessary for creating startups and launching new software products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though they tend to avoid planning their project in detail because they assume it takes too much time and resources, startups may undergo irreparable consequences without sufficient planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SRS documents create a framework for development teams and help them clearly define what they need to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defining software requirements in an SRS also lays the groundwork for other teams such as quality assurance, operations, and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A detailed SRS coordinates between these different teams as well and helps to ensure all software requirements are fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The teams are sure to run in circles without a detailed plan; errors come up, deadlines will be missed, cost overruns occur, and the projects derail and even threaten the company&#8217;s existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since writing as SRS delineates everything that needs to be done and leaves no ambiguity, it mitigates project deviations and time and cost overruns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How is an SRS document prepared?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial step in preparing an SRS document is using an already existing template or writing a more personalized outline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the first option seems more reasonable, creating a modified and customized version of the SRS will lead to better results because it will lay out all the business&#8217; unique needs and requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies can use the best of both worlds; they can use standard templates and add their project&#8217;s required features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One\nof the organizations that offers a standard SRS template is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IEEE (Institute of Electrical and\nElectronics Engineers)<\/a>. IEEE is a professional association that develops and\ndefines electronics and computer science standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An SRS document must contain the following sections, and its information must be organized in the following order according to IEEE standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Introduction&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>1.1\nPurpose&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.2\nScope&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.3\nDefinitions, acronyms, and abbreviations&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.4\nReferences&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.5\nOverview&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Overall description&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2.1\nProduct perspective&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.2\nProduct functions&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.3\nUser characteristics&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.4\nConstraints&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.5\nAssumptions and dependencies&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li>Specific\nrequirements (functional, non-functional, and domain)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li>Appendixes and index<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you want to learn more about SRS documents, check out&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/cse.msu.edu\/~cse870\/IEEEXplore-SRS-template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">IEEE&#8217;s Recommended Practice for Software Requirements Specifications (pdf)<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing\nan SRS is a collaborative effort, though it has its difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since an SRS document covers almost all of a project&#8217;s\naspects and concerns all the teams involved in it, everyone participates in its\npreparation process. From technical writers and business analysts to software\nand quality assurance engineers and investors and customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the team members partake in preparing an SRS document\nthrough various techniques such as brainstorming, interviewing, mind mapping,\netc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But what if you haven&#8217;t built your team yet?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in need of top experts and freelancers, you can find the best talents in the market on  <a href=\"https:\/\/winatalent.com\/auth\/client\">WINaTALENT<\/a>. Give your project the best shot by signing up for FREE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/winatalent.com\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"winatalent\">WINaTALENT<\/a> is a freelance platform with a vetted pool of\ntalented individuals that offers various project estimation services as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our SRS and estimation document contains relative scope,\ntimeline and, budget estimates, and all your project&#8217;s functional and\nnon-functional requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will help you get a better sense of your project&#8217;s\ndeliverables and completion process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will know exactly what to expect from your team and your software&#8217;s outcome, and you will be sure you have met your customer&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a software requirements specification (SRS) document? 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