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Functional vs Non-functional Requirements

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Functional requirements are specifications of business needs such as business rules, process flows and calculations. In many cases, the term functional requirements is used to denote all requirements that are considered business driven including behavioral specifications.
Non-functional requirements capture anything not in the functional requirements including things such as operational characteristics, architecture, technical specifications and design.

Differs By Industry

The line between functional and non-functional requirements varies by industry and business. For example, design may be considered functional requirements by some industries but is more typically considered non-functional.
Overview: Functional Vs Nonfunctional Requirements
Type
Examples of Functional Requirements
Business Rules
Calculations
Process Flows
Use Cases
Examples of Non-Functional Requirements
Accessibility
Architectural Requirements
Information Security Requirements
Compliance & Legal Requirements
Service Management Requirements
Design Requirements
Disaster Recovery Requirements
Performance Requirements
Operational Requirements
Quality Requirements
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Requirements

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Functional Requirements

An overview of functional requirements with examples.

Process Requirements

Common examples of process requirements.

Design Requirements

A list of what is included in design requirements.

Product Functions

The definition of product function with examples.

Business Rules

The definition of business rule with a list of examples.

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Service Requirements

An overview of service requirements with examples.

Performance Requirements

An overview of performance requirements with examples.

Management Direction

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Technology Needs

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Stakeholder Requirements

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Project Analysis

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