Product Requirements Document (PRD)

A Product Requirements Document is the primary specification artifact that communicates what to build and why. It bridges the gap between problem understanding and engineering implementation by providing clear requirements, success criteria, and scope boundaries. A good PRD enables engineering to build the right thing while maintaining flexibility on implementation details.

When to Use

• After problem and solution alignment, before engineering work begins
• When specifying features, epics, or product initiatives for handoff
• When multiple teams need to coordinate on a shared deliverable
• When stakeholders need to approve scope before investment
• As reference documentation during development and QA

Instructions

When asked to create a PRD, follow these steps:

1. Summarize the Problem Start with a brief recap of the problem being solved. Link to the problem statement if available. Ensure readers understand why this work matters before diving into what to build.