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Lastenheft
German → American English
American English
Requirements specification
Dokument, das die Anforderungen und Ziele eines Projekts aus Kundensicht festhält.
Bevor die Entwicklung beginnt, erstellt der Kunde ein Lastenheft mit allen Anforderungen.Used in project management and engineering for the client-side requirements document. In German, it is often contrasted with Pflichtenheft, which describes how the requirements will be implemented.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Lastenheft“ mean in English?
It usually means “requirements specification” or “requirements document.”
What is the difference between „Lastenheft“ and „Pflichtenheft“?
Das Lastenheft describes what is required from the client’s perspective; das Pflichtenheft describes how the supplier will implement it.
Is „Lastenheft“ used in software projects?
Yes. It is common in software, engineering, and other project planning contexts.