Domain Requirements

Updated 22 Jul 2026

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def
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  constraints on the system that arise from the domain in which it operates
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characteristics
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  reflect the rules, terminology, and practices of the application domain
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  may be implied rather than explicitly stated by stakeholders
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  failure to meet domain requirements can render a system unusable even if it meets all functional requirements
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examples
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  legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy laws, financial reporting standards)
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  domain-specific data formats or standards (e.g., medical record formats, educational credit systems)
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  interoperability requirements with domain tools (e.g., integration with government APIs)
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