Six Types of Software Requirements in Lab Informatics and When to Use Them
Before labs implement new software, they should document everything the software needs to do. These “requirements” will ensure the software does what the lab intends. However, not all requirements are created equal. Different types serve different purposes throughout the software lifecycle.
If your lab is implementing a new software solution or extending an existing system — whether it’s a laboratory information management system (LIMS), laboratory information system (LIS), electronic lab notebook (ELN), chromatography data system (CDS), or other type of software — you’ll need to understand the different types of requirements and their specific uses.
