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Product Requirements Document: [Project Name]
Version: 1.0
Date: [Date]
Author: [Your Name]
Status: [Draft | In Review | Approved]
Executive Summary
Project Overview
[Brief 2-3 sentence description of the project and its primary purpose]
Business Goals
- Goal 1: [Specific measurable business objective]
- Goal 2: [Another business objective]
- Goal 3: [Third business objective]
Success Metrics
- Metric 1: [How you'll measure success - e.g., "10,000 active users in 6 months"]
- Metric 2: [Another success metric]
- Metric 3: [Third success metric]
Problem Statement
Current Situation
[Describe the problem or opportunity this project addresses]
User Pain Points
- Pain Point 1: [Description of user problem]
- Pain Point 2: [Another user problem]
- Pain Point 3: [Third user problem]
Why Now?
[Why is this the right time to build this solution?]
Target Users
Primary User Personas
Persona 1: [Name/Role]
- Demographics: [Age, location, profession, etc.]
- Goals: [What they want to achieve]
- Pain Points: [Their specific challenges]
- Technical Proficiency: [Tech comfort level]
- Key Needs: [What they need from our solution]
Persona 2: [Name/Role]
- Demographics: [Age, location, profession, etc.]
- Goals: [What they want to achieve]
- Pain Points: [Their specific challenges]
- Technical Proficiency: [Tech comfort level]
- Key Needs: [What they need from our solution]
User Journey
[Describe how users will discover, onboard, and use the application]
Solution Overview
Product Vision
[Describe the ideal end state of the product in 1-2 paragraphs]
Core Value Proposition
[What unique value does this solution provide?]
Key Differentiators
- Differentiator 1: [What sets us apart]
- Differentiator 2: [Another competitive advantage]
- Differentiator 3: [Third differentiator]
Technology Stack
Frontend
- Framework: [e.g., React 18 with Next.js 14]
- Language: [e.g., TypeScript 5.x]
- State Management: [e.g., React Query + Zustand]
- Styling: [e.g., Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui]
- Build Tool: [e.g., Vite or Next.js]
Backend
- Runtime: [e.g., Node.js 20+]
- Framework: [e.g., Express, Fastify, or NestJS]
- Language: [e.g., TypeScript 5.x]
- API Style: [e.g., REST, GraphQL, or tRPC]
Database
- Primary Database: [e.g., PostgreSQL 15]
- ORM/Query Builder: [e.g., Prisma]
- Caching: [e.g., Redis]
- Search: [if applicable, e.g., Elasticsearch]
Infrastructure
- Hosting: [e.g., Vercel for frontend, Railway for backend]
- CDN: [e.g., Cloudflare or built-in]
- File Storage: [e.g., AWS S3 or Cloudflare R2]
- CI/CD: [e.g., GitHub Actions]
- Monitoring: [e.g., Sentry, Datadog]
Authentication
- Strategy: [e.g., JWT with refresh tokens]
- Provider: [e.g., Custom auth, Auth0, Clerk, or Supabase Auth]
- Authorization: [e.g., RBAC with custom middleware]
Real-time (if applicable)
- Technology: [e.g., Socket.io, Server-Sent Events, or WebSocket]
- Use Cases: [What requires real-time updates]
Features & Requirements
Phase 1: MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
Must-Have Features
Feature 1: [Feature Name]
- Description: [Detailed description of the feature]
- User Story: As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit]
- Acceptance Criteria:
- Criterion 1
- Criterion 2
- Criterion 3
- Priority: P0 (Must Have)
- Technical Considerations:
- [Technical requirement 1]
- [Technical requirement 2]
Feature 2: [Feature Name]
- Description: [Detailed description]
- User Story: As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit]
- Acceptance Criteria:
- Criterion 1
- Criterion 2
- Criterion 3
- Priority: P0 (Must Have)
Feature 3: [Feature Name]
- Description: [Detailed description]
- User Story: As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit]
- Acceptance Criteria:
- Criterion 1
- Criterion 2
- Criterion 3
- Priority: P0 (Must Have)
Should-Have Features
Feature 4: [Feature Name]
- Description: [Detailed description]
- User Story: As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit]
- Priority: P1 (Should Have)
- Dependencies: [What must be built first]
Feature 5: [Feature Name]
- Description: [Detailed description]
- User Story: As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit]
- Priority: P1 (Should Have)
Phase 2: Enhancement Features
Feature 6: [Feature Name]
- Description: [Detailed description]
- User Story: As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit]
- Priority: P2 (Nice to Have)
- Estimated Effort: [Small | Medium | Large]
Feature 7: [Feature Name]
- Description: [Detailed description]
- Priority: P2 (Nice to Have)
Future Considerations
- Feature 8: [Feature for future phases]
- Feature 9: [Another future feature]
User Interface & Experience
Design Principles
- Principle 1: [e.g., "Mobile-first, responsive design"]
- Principle 2: [e.g., "Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)"]
- Principle 3: [e.g., "Fast, performant interactions"]
Key User Flows
Flow 1: [Flow Name - e.g., "User Registration"]
- User lands on homepage
- Clicks "Sign Up" button
- Fills out registration form
- Receives verification email
- Verifies email and is directed to onboarding
Flow 2: [Flow Name - e.g., "Creating Content"]
- User navigates to create page
- Fills out content form
- Previews content
- Submits for review/publication
- Receives confirmation
Component Requirements
- Header/Navigation: [Requirements for global navigation]
- Dashboard: [Requirements for main dashboard view]
- Forms: [Form validation, error handling requirements]
- Modals/Dialogs: [Modal interaction patterns]
- Notifications: [Toast notifications, alerts]
API Requirements
REST API Endpoints (if using REST)
Users
GET /api/v1/users- List all users (admin only)GET /api/v1/users/:id- Get user by IDPOST /api/v1/users- Create new userPATCH /api/v1/users/:id- Update userDELETE /api/v1/users/:id- Delete user
Authentication
POST /api/v1/auth/register- Register new userPOST /api/v1/auth/login- Login userPOST /api/v1/auth/logout- Logout userPOST /api/v1/auth/refresh- Refresh access tokenPOST /api/v1/auth/forgot-password- Request password resetPOST /api/v1/auth/reset-password- Reset password
[Resource Name]
GET /api/v1/[resource]- List resourcesGET /api/v1/[resource]/:id- Get resource by IDPOST /api/v1/[resource]- Create resourcePATCH /api/v1/[resource]/:id- Update resourceDELETE /api/v1/[resource]/:id- Delete resource
GraphQL Schema (if using GraphQL)
[Include GraphQL type definitions for key entities]
Real-time Events (if applicable)
- Event 1: [Event name and payload structure]
- Event 2: [Another event]
Data Models
User
interface User {
id: string;
email: string;
name: string;
avatar?: string;
role: 'USER' | 'ADMIN' | 'MODERATOR';
createdAt: Date;
updatedAt: Date;
}
[Model Name]
interface [ModelName] {
id: string;
// Add fields
createdAt: Date;
updatedAt: Date;
}
Relationships
- User has many [Resources]
- [Resource] belongs to User
- [Other relationships]
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
- Page Load Time: < 2 seconds on 3G
- Time to Interactive: < 3 seconds
- API Response Time: < 200ms (p95)
- Concurrent Users: Support 1,000 concurrent users initially
Security
- Authentication: JWT-based with refresh tokens
- Data Encryption: TLS 1.3 for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest
- Input Validation: All inputs sanitized and validated
- Rate Limiting: 100 requests per 15 minutes per IP
- OWASP Top 10: Mitigations for all OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Scalability
- Horizontal Scaling: Application should be stateless
- Database Scaling: Design for read replicas
- Caching Strategy: Redis for frequently accessed data
- CDN: Static assets served via CDN
Reliability
- Uptime SLA: 99.9% uptime
- Error Rate: < 0.1% error rate
- Backup: Daily database backups with 30-day retention
- Disaster Recovery: RTO of 4 hours, RPO of 1 hour
Monitoring & Observability
- Logging: Structured JSON logs with correlation IDs
- Metrics: Track error rates, latency, throughput
- Alerting: Alert on critical errors and performance degradation
- Error Tracking: Use Sentry or similar for error monitoring
Accessibility
- WCAG Compliance: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Screen Reader Support: Full screen reader compatibility
- Keyboard Navigation: All functionality accessible via keyboard
Browser Support
- Modern Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest 2 versions)
- Mobile Browsers: iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile
Testing Requirements
Frontend Testing
- Unit Tests: 80% code coverage for components and utilities
- Integration Tests: Critical user flows
- E2E Tests: Key user journeys (login, core features)
- Visual Regression: Screenshots for UI consistency
- Accessibility Tests: Automated a11y testing
Backend Testing
- Unit Tests: 85% code coverage for business logic
- Integration Tests: API endpoints
- Load Testing: Test at 2x expected peak load
- Security Testing: OWASP ZAP or similar
Tools
- Frontend: Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright
- Backend: Jest, Supertest
- Load Testing: k6 or Artillery
- Security: OWASP ZAP, npm audit
Deployment & DevOps
Environments
- Development: Local development environment
- Staging: Pre-production testing environment
- Production: Live production environment
CI/CD Pipeline
- Code pushed to GitHub
- Automated tests run (unit, integration)
- Security scanning (dependencies, SAST)
- Build artifacts
- Deploy to staging (on merge to main)
- Manual approval for production
- Deploy to production
- Health checks and smoke tests
Deployment Strategy
- Blue-Green Deployment: Zero-downtime deployments
- Rollback Strategy: Automated rollback on failed health checks
- Feature Flags: LaunchDarkly or similar for feature rollout
Timeline & Milestones
Phase 1: MVP (8-12 weeks)
- Week 1-2: Project setup, architecture, initial infrastructure
- Week 3-4: Authentication and user management
- Week 5-6: Core feature development
- Week 7-8: Additional MVP features
- Week 9-10: Integration testing, bug fixes
- Week 11-12: Performance optimization, security audit, launch prep
Phase 2: Enhancements (TBD)
- [Timeline for phase 2 features]
Phase 3: Advanced Features (TBD)
- [Timeline for advanced features]
Risks & Mitigation
Technical Risks
-
Risk: [Technical risk description]
- Likelihood: [High | Medium | Low]
- Impact: [High | Medium | Low]
- Mitigation: [How to address]
-
Risk: [Another risk]
- Likelihood: [High | Medium | Low]
- Impact: [High | Medium | Low]
- Mitigation: [How to address]
Business Risks
- Risk: [Business risk]
- Mitigation: [How to address]
Open Questions
- Question 1: [Open question needing resolution]
- Question 2: [Another question]
- Question 3: [Third question]
Appendix
Glossary
- Term 1: Definition
- Term 2: Definition
References
- [Reference 1]
- [Reference 2]
Related Documents
- Architecture Document: [Link]
- API Documentation: [Link]
- Design System: [Link]