prd-structure

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name: prd-structure description: When creating or reviewing Product Requirements Documents. Used by PM-AGENT. version: 1.0.0 tokens: ~400 confidence: high sources:

• https://www.productplan.com/glossary/product-requirements-document/
• https://www.atlassian.com/agile/product-management/requirements last_validated: 2025-01-10 next_review: 2025-01-24 tags: [product, prd, requirements, planning]

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When to Use

When creating or reviewing Product Requirements Documents. Used by PM-AGENT.

Patterns

PRD Essential Sections

1. Problem Statement

Copy## Problem
- Current state: {how it works today}
- Pain points: {specific issues}
- Impact: {quantified cost/time/frustration}

2. Goals & Metrics

Copy| Goal | Metric | Target |
|------|--------|--------|
| Reduce support tickets | Tickets/week | -30% |
| Improve conversion | Signup rate | +15% |

3. Scope (MoSCoW)

Copy## MVP (Must Have)
- Feature A
- Feature B

## Should Have (P1)
- Feature C

## Could Have (P2)
- Feature D

## Won't Have (Out of Scope)
- Feature X (reason)

4. Requirements

Copy## Functional Requirements
| ID | Requirement | Priority | AC |
|----|-------------|----------|-----|
| FR-01 | User can login | Must | Given/When/Then |

## Non-Functional Requirements
| ID | Category | Requirement | Target |
|----|----------|-------------|--------|
| NFR-01 | Performance | Response time | <200ms p95 |

Anti-Patterns

• No measurable success criteria
• Scope without prioritization
• Requirements without acceptance criteria
• Missing constraints/assumptions
• No "out of scope" section

Verification Checklist

• Problem quantified (not just described)
• Success metrics are measurable
• MoSCoW prioritization complete
• All requirements have AC
• Out of scope explicitly listed
• Assumptions documented