Acceptance Criteria — The Real Star of Software Requirements in Lab Software

Labs implementing software systems to help them reach their business goals know they need requirements to keep them on track. However, beyond the six common types of requirements — business, user, functional, non-functional, configuration, and user stories — labs should also define clear user acceptance criteria.

Whether a solution is developed in-house or acquired from a consultant, acceptance criteria are essential. They ensure the software meets not only its intended purpose, but also quality standards and regulatory requirements.