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title: User Documentation
description: Complete guide for business users, analysts, and project managers using TraceRTM
icon: Users
keywords:
  - user guide
  - requirements
  - traceability
  - getting started
audience: user
difficulty: beginner
toc: false
---

# User Documentation

Welcome to the TraceRTM User Documentation! This guide is designed for business users, analysts, project managers, QA engineers, and compliance officers who use TraceRTM to manage requirements and maintain traceability.

## What You'll Find Here

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  <Card
    title="Getting Started"
    description="Quick start guide and basic concepts"
    href="/docs/user/getting-started"
    icon={BookOpen}
  />

  <Card
    title="Core Concepts"
    description="Understanding traceability and matrix fundamentals"
    href="/docs/user/concepts"
    icon={Lightbulb}
  />

  <Card
    title="How-to Guides"
    description="Step-by-step instructions for common tasks"
    href="/docs/user/guides"
    icon={ListCheck}
  />

  <Card
    title="Use Cases"
    description="Industry-specific usage examples"
    href="/docs/user/use-cases"
    icon={Building}
  />
</Cards>

## Quick Links

<TipCallout>
  **New to TraceRTM?** Start with our [5-Minute Quick Start](/docs/user/getting-started/quick-start) guide to create your first traceability matrix.
</TipCallout>

### Popular Topics

- [What is Traceability?](/docs/user/concepts/traceability)
- [Creating Requirements](/docs/user/guides/creating-requirements)
- [Linking Items](/docs/user/guides/linking-items)
- [Compliance Reporting](/docs/user/guides/compliance-reporting)
- [Impact Analysis](/docs/user/guides/impact-analysis)

## Who This Documentation Is For

This documentation is designed for:

- **Business Analysts** - Managing requirements and specifications
- **Project Managers** - Tracking project progress and dependencies
- **QA Engineers** - Linking test cases to requirements
- **Compliance Officers** - Generating audit reports and compliance documentation
- **Product Managers** - Organizing product requirements and features

## Need Help?

<InfoCallout>
  Can't find what you're looking for? Check our [FAQ](/docs/user/faq) or reach out to our support team.
</InfoCallout>
