My First PRD: An Exciting Milestone in My Journey
Crafting a Product Requirements Document for a To-Do App: A Beginner's Insight into Effective Planning
Writing my first PRD (Product Requirements Document) was an exciting and fulfilling experience for me. As someone passionate about web development, I wrote this PRD with great enthusiasm.
What is a PRD
A Product Requirements Document (PRD) is a detailed document created before starting the development of any application or software. As the saying goes, software development is 80% planning and 20% coding, which highlights the importance of having a well-structured PRD. This type of document stores information such as objectives, scope, features, and user requirements. Such details are essential for ensuring a smooth development process.
My First PRD: A To-Do App
As part of my learning journey, I created a PRD for a simple yet effective To-Do app. This app is designed to help users manage their daily tasks efficiently while offering a clean and user-friendly interface.
Below is the PRD I created, which you can also use as a template if you’re looking to write your own:
To-Do App
Objective
The objective of the project is to create a To-Do web-based app to help users manage their daily tasks effectively. This app can help them focus on their daily commitments and important tasks. We will provide a simple interface with essential features like task creation, task categorization, task filtering, and task management.
Scope
In Scope
Build a fully functional To-Do app with the following features:
Add, edit, delete tasks, and mark them as complete.
Filter tasks based on their status, such as pending, in progress, or completed.
Send reminders for tasks via email.
Not in Scope
Integration with third-party tools like Google Calendar.
Developing a mobile app version of the webpage.
Features and Requirements
P1
Add new tasks with a title and description.
Edit and delete tasks directly from the task list.
Filter tasks based on status (Pending, In Progress, Completed).
Display tasks in a clean, listed format.
P2
Categorize tasks into custom groups or labels like Work, Personal, Study, Shopping, etc.
Add a search functionality to allow users to search for tasks by title or keywords.
User Stories or Use Cases
As a user, I want to add new tasks so that I can keep track of my pending work.
As a user, I want to edit tasks in case I need to update their details.
As a user, I want to delete tasks that are no longer relevant.
As a user, I want to mark tasks as completed when they are done.
As a user, I want to filter tasks based on their status.
As a user, I want reminders via email if I forget my tasks at a specific time.
Technical Requirements
- The website will be built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Design Requirements
Use modern, clean design principles to make the interface attractive and intuitive.
Use color-coded labels or badges for task statuses (e.g., red for Pending, yellow for In Progress, green for Completed).
Replace text-based buttons (Edit/Delete) with appropriate icons to improve visual appeal.
Provide hover effects for buttons and interactive elements to enhance the user experience.
Timeline
Complete the website within 10 days.
Wrapping Up
Thank you for reading about my first PRD experience! I hope you found this article informative and valuable.
If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.