## 1. Background and Goals


**Background**:


Provide context for why this product/feature is being developed.


Example: Collaboration tools often lack integration, causing inefficiencies.


**Goals**:


Clearly define the objectives.


Example: Create a unified tool to streamline brainstorming and document sharing.



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## 2. User Needs


**Target Users**:


Define who the users are.


Example: Product managers at small startups.


**User Pain Points**:


List the problems users face.


Example: Constantly switching between apps reduces productivity.


**Needs**:


Explain what users need to solve these problems.


Example: A single tool for collaboration and documentation.



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## 3. Features


**Key Features**:


1. Real-time collaboration on documents.


1. Integrate brainstorming tools into documents.


1. Commenting and sharing functionality.


**Secondary Features**:


1. Export documents as PDFs.


1. Dark mode support.


**Priority**:


Define the priority for each feature.


Example: Real-time collaboration = High, Export PDF = Low.



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## 4. User Experience (UX) and Design


**UI/UX Requirements**:


1. Clean and intuitive interface.


1. Mobile-responsive design.


**Mockups**:



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## 5. Functional Details (Detailed Descriptions)


**Feature 1: Real-time Collaboration on Documents**


* **Logic**:


  * Users can invite collaborators via email or link.
  
  
  * Edits made by any user are reflected in real time for all collaborators.
  
  
  * Presence indicators show who is currently viewing or editing the document.
  
  
* **Interactions**:


  * 1. **Inviting Collaborators**:
  
  
    * Click "Share" button.
    
    
    * A modal opens to input email addresses or copy a shareable link.
    
    
  * 2. **Editing**:
  
  
    * Users can edit the document simultaneously.
    
    
    * Changes are highlighted with the editor's cursor.
    
    
  * 3. **Conflict Resolution**:
  
  
    * Users can edit the document simultaneously.
    
    
    * Changes are highlighted with the editor's cursor.
    
    
    * A notification appears if multiple users edit the same section.
    
    
* **Illustration**:



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**Feature 2: Integrated Brainstorming Tools**


* **Logic**:


  * ...
  
  
* **Interactions**:


  * ...
  
  
* **Illustration**:


  * ...
  
  

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## 6. Technical Requirements


* **Platform**: Web-based (responsive).


* **Performance**: Ensure response time < 1s for key operations.


* **Compatibility**: Works on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.



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## 7. Non-functional Requirements


1. Data encryption for user security.


1. System uptime > 99.9%.


1. Scalable architecture for up to 10,000 concurrent users.



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## 8. Success Metrics


1. Active users increase by 20% within 3 months.


1. Average session time improves by 15%.



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## 9. Timeline


**Milestones**:


* Design completion: January 15, 2025


* Development start: February 1, 2025


* Testing phase: March 15 - March 31, 2025


* Launch: April 10, 2025



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## 10. Risks and Assumptions


**Risks**:


1. ...


**Assumptions**:


1. ...