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What is the difference between "Lastenheft" and "Pflichtenheft" in the V-Model?

Lastenheft is the customer's "what" (their demands); Pflichtenheft is the contractor's "how" (their refined plan to meet those demands).

Lastenheft (Customer Requirements Specification):

  • Created by the customer
  • Describes all demands to the contractor regarding the subject of the contract
  • Documents deliveries, services, and demands of the users
  • Documents constraints to the system and development process
  • Describes what is made for what (the "what")

Pflichtenheft (System Requirements Specification):

  • Created by the contractor
  • Based on the Lastenheft
  • Contains implementation suggestions that the contractor has elaborated
  • Is a refinement of the Customer Requirements Specification
  • Describes how requirements will be met

Analogy: Lastenheft = "I want a car that can seat 5 people and get 30 mpg" Pflichtenheft = "We will build a sedan with these specific components..."

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From Quiz: SPRG / Requirements Engineering | Updated: Jul 05, 2026