This Is Not What I Asked For!
summary
A practical method uses a 5Ws framework plus three simple artifacts—process flow, UI mockups/wireframes, and user stories with acceptance criteria—to turn vague requests into implementable specs. Example: a fridge app that reads barcode expiry and weight sensors and can generate grocery list, search item status, and enforce min/max configs; the exercise yields about seven concrete features in five minutes. Deliverables map to backend queries, UI screens and QA tests so engineers build what the market expects.
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chapters (22)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:27Scenario Setting
- 1:08Product Requirements
- 3:01Product Management
- 3:50Product Example
- 6:37Why
- 11:17Preconditions
- 12:14User Personas
- 13:00Generating a Grocery List
- 16:52Displaying List of Food Items
- 17:17Date
- 17:57Max
- 19:07Generate Grocery List
- 22:17Grocery List
- 23:39User Story
- 27:12Acceptance Criteria
- 28:42Requirements Document
- 29:42Process Flow
- 33:12Sharing Acceptance Criteria
- 35:22Reducing Waste
- 40:41Simple UI
- 42:32MVP
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