Free Software Development Product Requirements Document Template
Software Development Product Requirements Document
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Department: [YOUR DEPARTMENT]
Date: [DATE]
I. Introduction
This Product Requirements Document (PRD) outlines the functional and non-functional requirements for the upcoming software project aimed at developing [SOFTWARE PRODUCT NAME]. This document is intended to provide all stakeholders with an insight into the proposed features and user interactions while serving as a guide for the development team.
II. Purpose
The main purpose of this document is to define the scope and specifications of [SOFTWARE PRODUCT NAME] to ensure alignment between the stakeholders' expectations and the development outcomes.
III. Scope of the Project
The scope of this project encompasses:
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Development of a mobile application, and web-based platform.
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Integration with existing systems.
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Compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
IV. Stakeholders
The key stakeholders involve:
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Project Manager: [PROJECT MANAGER'S NAME]
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Development Team
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Quality Assurance Team
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Marketing Team
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End Users
V. Detailed Requirements
A. Functional Requirements
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User registration and authentication system.
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Real-time data processing and management.
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Personalized user dashboards with [SPECIFIC FUNCTIONALITY].
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Notification system for [SPECIFIC EVENTS OR CONDITIONS].
B. Non-functional Requirements
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Performance – The system should be capable of handling [SPECIFY NUMBER] concurrent users without performance degradation.
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Security – Implementation of industry-standard security measures, including [SPECIFY MEASURES].
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Usability – The interface should be intuitive and user-friendly, tested for ease of use through [SPECIFY METHODS].
VI. User Stories
Table 1: Sample User Stories
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User Role |
User Action |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|
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End User |
Login to the Dashboard |
Access personal workspace quickly and securely. |
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System Administrator |
Monitor System Health |
Ensure optimal functioning and quick troubleshooting. |
VII. Milestones and Timeline
The project will follow the timeline outlined below:
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Project Kickoff – [START DATE]
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Phase 1 Completion – [END DATE OF PHASE 1]
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Final Review and Launch – [LAUNCH DATE]
VIII. Approval and Sign-off
The project will progress on obtaining sign-off from all the key stakeholders. Signatories will include:
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Project Manager: [PROJECT MANAGER'S NAME]
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Head of Development: [HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT'S NAME]
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Chief Operations Officer: [COO'S NAME]
