What is PRD ?
Whenever you want to create a project, you have a idea what this project is for, what it’s purpose, it’s scope, how much time it will require?, etc. To document all these knowledge about the project is know as PRD i.e., Project Requirement Documentation. PRD is a formal document about the project so it is easy to track the project, if the project is achieving it’s purpose and if the project is been made within the time. This contain the requirement and features of the project.
To create an effective PRD, follow these steps or consider these key points. The important points are:
Objective / Purpose
The purpose or objective of the project. What this project is trying to achieve. For example, if you want to create a project about a juice selling, the purpose can be to sell the juice to more people and provide the best juices to the people without them being going outside.
Scope
What project will do. Scope defines what the features of the project that will be developed. This show what the project will do and what it will not do. For example, for juice shop, the scope will be to provide fast juice delivery, booking of juices for a event like marriage etc.
Feature
The feature will contain the features that the project will provide. A explanation about the features if the feature is complicated. For example, for juice shop the will be giving the review of all the juices and online payment system.
User cases or User story
In this section, the developer will tell the problems that the project will solve. Tell how the user will interact with the project. For example, the user might want the juice to be deliver to his/her house.
Technical Requirement
This show the technologies that will be used to make this project. Like HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Design Requirement
What will be the design of the product. Like the background of the project, the font, image size, etc.
Timeline
How much time it will take to create a project. How much time that is required to make the structure of the project, designing the project, etc.
Let’s Take an Example : PRD for a Salon Shop
Objective :
To reach many people in a particular area. Allow them good and convenient service. To solve the problem which is faced by different people about the time wastage in waiting for their turn for hair cutting.
Scope :
In Scope
Build a responsive website.
Allow customers to book their session (time slot) where they can come to the salon for hair cut or the barber can go their home to cut their hair or shave the beard.
Shows the images of different type of hair styling they can provide.
Sell the best hair products to customers.
Introduce a subscription fees for those who want to quick and luxurious services.
Out of Scope
No online payment system.
No AI chat bot.
Feature :
Main Feature - P1
Shows the location of salon using the map.
show different hair styles and their prices
contact detail of salon
Advance Booking for the session
Show the review about the hair style and barber.
Feature that will come later - P2
- AI chat bot which will book the session for the user.
User Cases :
As a user, I want to book a barber in advance so that I don't have to wait for cutting of hair.
As a user, I want the barber to come to my house to cut my hair without me needed to go to the salon.
Technical Requirement :
HTML for the structure of the website
CSS for the design of the website
JavaScript for the functioning of the website
Design Requirement :
The design of the website must be simple and attractive.
Clear picture of the hair styles.
The background must be of dark colors and font must be simple but beautiful.
Timeline :
For the structure of the website, only 3 days
For the design of the website, only 1 week
For the JavaScript, maximum 2 weeks.
Conclusion
In conclusion, creating a comprehensive Project Requirement Document (PRD) is crucial for the successful execution and management of any project. By clearly defining the project's objectives, scope, features, user cases, technical and design requirements, and timeline, a PRD serves as a roadmap that guides the development process. It ensures that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the project's goals and deliverables, facilitating effective communication and minimizing the risk of misunderstandings or scope creep. By following these key elements, teams can enhance their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, ultimately achieving the desired outcomes.