prd-structure

When to Use

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

Patterns

PRD Essential Sections

1. Problem Statement

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

2. Goals & Metrics

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

3. Scope (MoSCoW)

## 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

## 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