Project Requirements Repository

A centralized hub for Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Product Requirements Documents (PRD), and product roadmap discussions.

📋 Overview

This repository serves as the primary location for documenting, discussing, and managing all project requirements including business requirements, product specifications, and strategic roadmap planning. It facilitates collaboration between stakeholders, product managers, developers, and other team members throughout the product development lifecycle.

🎯 Purpose

• Business Requirements Documentation: Capture and maintain business needs, objectives, and constraints
• Product Requirements Documentation: Define detailed product specifications, features, and acceptance criteria
• Roadmap Planning: Strategic planning and timeline coordination for product development
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Centralized discussion platform for all project participants
• Version Control: Track changes and evolution of requirements over time

📁 Repository Structure

├── brd/                    # Business Requirements Documents
│   ├── templates/          # BRD templates and guidelines
│   └── projects/           # Project-specific BRDs
├── prd/                    # Product Requirements Documents  
│   ├── templates/          # PRD templates and guidelines
│   └── features/           # Feature-specific PRDs
├── roadmap/                # Product roadmap documentation
│   ├── quarterly/          # Quarterly planning documents
│   └── annual/             # Annual strategic plans
├── discussions/            # Meeting notes and decision logs
└── templates/              # General templates and guidelines

🚀 Getting Started

For Stakeholders

1. Review existing documents in the relevant folders
2. Use GitHub Issues to propose new requirements or changes
3. Participate in discussions using GitHub Discussions
4. Follow the established templates for consistency

For Project Managers

1. Create new BRDs using the provided templates
2. Link related PRDs to business requirements
3. Maintain roadmap documents with realistic timelines
4. Facilitate stakeholder reviews through pull requests

For Development Teams

1. Reference PRDs for implementation details
2. Provide feedback on technical feasibility
3. Update requirements based on implementation learnings
4. Contribute to roadmap planning with effort estimates

📝 Document Types

Business Requirements Document (BRD)

• Purpose: Define business objectives, scope, and high-level requirements
• Audience: Business stakeholders, executives, project sponsors
• Template: BRD Template

Product Requirements Document (PRD)

• Purpose: Detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Audience: Product managers, developers, designers, QA teams
• Template: PRD Template

Roadmap Documentation

• Purpose: Strategic timeline and milestone planning
• Audience: All stakeholders, leadership teams
• Template: Roadmap Template

🔄 Workflow

1. Requirement Identification: Stakeholders identify new business needs
2. BRD Creation: Business analysts create BRDs using standard templates
3. Stakeholder Review: BRDs are reviewed and approved through pull requests
4. PRD Development: Product managers create detailed PRDs based on approved BRDs
5. Technical Review: Development teams review PRDs for feasibility
6. Roadmap Integration: Requirements are incorporated into product roadmap
7. Implementation Tracking: Progress is tracked and documented

🤝 Contributing

Creating New Requirements

1. Use the appropriate template from the /templates folder
2. Create a new branch for your changes
3. Submit a pull request for stakeholder review
4. Address feedback and iterate as needed

Reviewing Requirements

1. Thoroughly review all sections of the document
2. Provide constructive feedback in pull request comments
3. Approve only when all concerns are addressed
4. Ensure alignment with business objectives

Discussion Guidelines

• Use GitHub Issues for specific requirement discussions
• Use GitHub Discussions for broader strategic conversations
• Tag relevant stakeholders using @mentions
• Keep discussions focused and actionable

📊 Labels and Organization

Issue Labels

• brd - Business Requirements Document related
• prd - Product Requirements Document related
• roadmap - Roadmap planning related
• review-needed - Requires stakeholder review
• approved - Approved by stakeholders
• in-progress - Currently being worked on
• blocked - Waiting on dependencies

Milestones

• Quarterly releases (Q1 2024, Q2 2024, etc.)
• Major feature releases
• Compliance deadlines
• Business milestones

📞 Contact & Support

Repository Maintainers

• Product Owner: [Add contact information]
• Business Analyst: [Add contact information]
• Technical Lead: [Add contact information]

Getting Help

• Create an issue for specific questions
• Use discussions for general guidance
• Schedule meetings for complex requirement discussions
• Refer to templates and guidelines for standards

📚 Resources

• Requirements Gathering Best Practices
• Template Guidelines
• Stakeholder Contact List
• Project Glossary

🔒 Confidentiality

This repository may contain sensitive business information. Please ensure:

• Appropriate access controls are maintained
• Confidential information is properly marked
• External sharing follows company policies
• Regular access reviews are conducted

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Last updated: June 2024 Repository maintained by: nsntr-ai team