--- title: "Discussion on \"Software Requirements Specification: A roadmap to Software Development.\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"Software Requirements Specification: A roadmap to Software Development.\". Software Requirements Specification (SRS) is a comprehensive description of the intended purpose and environment for software under development." url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [Software Requirements Specification: A roadmap to Software Development.](https://nwekechidi.hashnode.dev/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Software Requirements Specification (SRS) is a comprehensive description of the intended purpose and environment for software under development. Jul 28, 2022 · 5 min read · nwekechidi.hashnode.dev Updated Jul 30, 2022 Read the article - [#software-development](https://hashnode.com/tag/software-development) - [#software-engineering](https://hashnode.com/tag/software-engineering) - [#technical-writing-1](https://hashnode.com/tag/technical-writing-1) - [#learncodeonline](https://hashnode.com/tag/learncodeonline) - [#web-development](https://hashnode.com/tag/web-development) ## Written by [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) @thatDev · Lagos, Nigeria [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) Software Engineer @Cedarview A Software Engineer at Cedarview and also a fellow at TIIDELab, he love reading and writing tech articles, he have prior experience with IoT, Embedded Systems and Automations. ## Responses 15 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Amy Jackson](https://hashnode.com/@reliablegroup01) [Nov 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/637b3a3daf8a19abe80c99e6) There are many new developers in the market still not updated with the software structure specifications part in the [software development](https://www.reliablegroup.com/get-instant-rates/) life cycle. It's great you have explained it in an easy way. [John D](https://hashnode.com/@srd123) [Aug 4, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62eb649592b7fd0a78c3855b) This article is excellent. However, there can be a number of problems when writing specifications in Word. Problems and solutions are presented in the [article](https://requirementsmanagementtools.hashnode.dev/software-requirements-specification-with-doc-sheets) Software Requirements Specification using Doc Sheets. [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Aug 4, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62eb649592b7fd0a78c3855b#reply-62ec0564cbce7c268014e4b4) Thanks [sr d](https://hashnode.com/@srd123), your article will guide people to write stress free SRS documents on DOC sheets. [John D](https://hashnode.com/@srd123) [Aug 5, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62eb649592b7fd0a78c3855b#reply-62edae35e3a3793580dfed02) [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) Yes. In addition to being helpful for defining requirements, Doc Sheets is also a [requirements management software](https://www.docsheets.com/) that offers advantages including automatic change management, collaboration and traceability. [Reina Mimi](https://hashnode.com/@sheCodes01) [Aug 2, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e9579f92b7fd0a78c33b4f) This is a good read and well articulated. I'd sure share with my network Thumbs up 👍 . [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Aug 4, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e9579f92b7fd0a78c33b4f#reply-62ec057cf583cc2636e53f17) Thanks [Reina Mimi](https://hashnode.com/@sheCodes01) [Afeez Adeboye](https://hashnode.com/@CloudEng) [Aug 2, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e93b6992b7fd0a78c3364d) Nice write up bro [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Aug 2, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e93b6992b7fd0a78c3364d#reply-62e949f392b7fd0a78c3389b) Thanks [Afeez Adeboye](https://hashnode.com/@CloudEng) [Akinbo Olamilekan Daniel](https://hashnode.com/@ArakunrinOla) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e5328f053e6bd57842464a) Well written, Chidi. Looking forward to your subsequent write-up. [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e5328f053e6bd57842464a#reply-62e5545e053e6bd578424b14) Thanks [Akinbo Olamilekan Daniel](https://hashnode.com/@ArakunrinOla) [Bolatito](https://hashnode.com/@CrystalBolaa) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e52cdc430bd1d04a8414e1) This is something im definitely implementating in my next project. Thanks for sharing this knowledge Chidi. [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e52cdc430bd1d04a8414e1#reply-62e5547d053e6bd578424b1d) Thanks, you should [Bolatito](https://hashnode.com/@CrystalBolaa) [sogobanwo](https://hashnode.com/@sogobanwo) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e526a6053e6bd578424447) Lovely article Chidi. [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Aug 2, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e526a6053e6bd578424447#reply-62e94a0892b7fd0a78c338b0) Thanks [sogobanwo](https://hashnode.com/@sogobanwo) [Rotimi Jemilat](https://hashnode.com/@Meelah) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e51512053e6bd57842411d) Nice article Chidi [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e51512053e6bd57842411d#reply-62e517c1430bd1d04a84111b) Thanks [Rotimi Jemilat](https://hashnode.com/@Meelah) [Richardson Okiti](https://hashnode.com/@richy002) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e50956053e6bd578423f0a) This is top notch 👌. Well detailed. Thank you Chidi [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e50956053e6bd578423f0a#reply-62e51027430bd1d04a840f88) Mr. Richardson, thanks [George Udonte](https://hashnode.com/@debugger234) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e503b5430bd1d04a840da0) Succinct and Simple! I hereby recommend this article to any beginner with no knowledge about the SRS Document. [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e503b5430bd1d04a840da0#reply-62e51060053e6bd578424030) Thanks for the recommendation, [George Udonte](https://hashnode.com/@udonte) [Arah Barnabas Onuh](https://hashnode.com/@Barniee97) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e50128430bd1d04a840c70) You simplified it all Chidi. Good one bro t👍 [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e50128430bd1d04a840c70#reply-62e5027b430bd1d04a840d2c) Thanks Barnabas. [Abraham Wali](https://hashnode.com/@AdageCyber) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e4fd74430bd1d04a840bc5) Always delivering quality bro..kudos! [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e4fd74430bd1d04a840bc5#reply-62e4fe4a053e6bd578423c88) Thanks Abraham. [Victor Bassey](https://hashnode.com/@BasseyHvictor) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e4fbd7430bd1d04a840b6a) Wow, reading this makes it easier to understand, and it's comprehensive.... significant content 🤗...well done Chidi 🔥 [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e4fbd7430bd1d04a840b6a#reply-62e4fd27053e6bd578423c41) Thanks Victor Bassey, I'm honoured. [Binuyo michael](https://hashnode.com/@Michaelb) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e4f3f5430bd1d04a8409ee) I’m really impressed with this, it was well explained and broken down. Look forward to applying the concept in my coming projects. [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e4f3f5430bd1d04a8409ee#reply-62e4f783430bd1d04a840abb) Thanks, sure you should. [Ahmed Adenigba](https://hashnode.com/@Dhulahmed) [Jul 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e38637d7b405bea155a169) The concept of having a SRS document is actually brilliant and i look forward to implementing it in my coming projects. Nice write up by the way chidi and thumbs up. [Nweke Chidi](https://hashnode.com/@thatDev) [Jul 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/software-requirements-specification-a-roadmap-to-software-development/62e2f9f4d7b405bea155902c/comment/62e38637d7b405bea155a169#reply-62e3a7f5d15a9fb24e519673) Thanks Ahmed.