[Process/Documentation] How do you keep requirements traceable without turning the project into paperwork?

Instruction: Answer as a practical question about traceability, not as a compliance-only answer.

Context: Assesses whether the candidate can maintain useful traceability without over-engineering the process.

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I try to keep traceability tied to decisions and delivery, not just documentation discipline. At a minimum, I want the team to be able to see where a requirement came from, how it relates to the business objective, what artifact or story carries it forward, and how it will be validated. If a requirement changes, I want...

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