Implicit requirements are necessary yet may not always be documented. They are assumed to be understood and necessary. Although these requirements are available in documented format they are usually available outside the project context.Â
Examples of implicit requirements:
Examples of implicit requirements:
- Legal requirements: Ensuring the application is compliant with data protection and accessibility laws. Examples: ADA, GDPR, etc.
- Regulatory standards: Industry-specific rules exist and any software built for that industry must comply with them.Â
- Marketing claims: If a marketing advertisement mentions "lightning-fast performance," it is expected to be delivered in the coming versions and releases too.Â
- User desires: Common user desires such as responsive design.Â
