Feature Specification
Problem Statement
Describe the user or business problem this feature addresses and why it matters now.
Target Persona(s)
List primary and secondary personas impacted by this feature.
User Stories
Use this format for each story:
- As a [persona], I want [action] so that [outcome].
Requirements
Must
- Critical requirement 1
- Critical requirement 2
Should
- Important requirement 1
- Important requirement 2
Could
- Optional enhancement 1
- Optional enhancement 2
Acceptance Criteria
Define testable criteria that determine when this feature is done.
- Criterion 1
- Criterion 2
Success Metrics
List measurable outcomes (for example time saved, error reduction, adoption rate).
- Metric 1:
- Metric 2:
Dependencies
Identify teams, systems, integrations, or datasets required.
- Dependency 1
- Dependency 2
Open Questions
Capture unresolved decisions, risks, and assumptions.
- Question 1
- Question 2