Technical Specification Workflow

Five stages of technical specification creation with feedback loops

1

Problem Definition

PM defines user problem, business context, success metrics.

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2

Technical Discovery

Engineering explores feasibility, identifies constraints, estimates.

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3

Spec Drafting

Collaborative writing of functional reqs, NFRs, data model, API contracts.

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4

Review & Refinement

Cross-functional review, feedback, scope negotiation.

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5

Approval & Handoff

Final sign-off, engineering begins.