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-# Product Manager (PM) Requirements Checklist
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-This checklist serves as a comprehensive framework to ensure the Product Requirements Document (PRD) and Epic definitions are complete, well-structured, and appropriately scoped for MVP development. The PM should systematically work through each item during the product definition process.
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-[[LLM: INITIALIZATION INSTRUCTIONS - PM CHECKLIST
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-Before proceeding with this checklist, ensure you have access to:
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-1. prd.md - The Product Requirements Document (check docs/prd.md)
-2. Any user research, market analysis, or competitive analysis documents
-3. Business goals and strategy documents
-4. Any existing epic definitions or user stories
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-IMPORTANT: If the PRD is missing, immediately ask the user for its location or content before proceeding.
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-VALIDATION APPROACH:
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-1. User-Centric - Every requirement should tie back to user value
-2. MVP Focus - Ensure scope is truly minimal while viable
-3. Clarity - Requirements should be unambiguous and testable
-4. Completeness - All aspects of the product vision are covered
-5. Feasibility - Requirements are technically achievable
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-EXECUTION MODE:
-Ask the user if they want to work through the checklist:
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-- Section by section (interactive mode) - Review each section, present findings, get confirmation before proceeding
-- All at once (comprehensive mode) - Complete full analysis and present comprehensive report at end]]
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-## 1. PROBLEM DEFINITION & CONTEXT
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-[[LLM: The foundation of any product is a clear problem statement. As you review this section:
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-1. Verify the problem is real and worth solving
-2. Check that the target audience is specific, not "everyone"
-3. Ensure success metrics are measurable, not vague aspirations
-4. Look for evidence of user research, not just assumptions
-5. Confirm the problem-solution fit is logical]]
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-### 1.1 Problem Statement
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-- [ ] Clear articulation of the problem being solved
-- [ ] Identification of who experiences the problem
-- [ ] Explanation of why solving this problem matters
-- [ ] Quantification of problem impact (if possible)
-- [ ] Differentiation from existing solutions
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-### 1.2 Business Goals & Success Metrics
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-- [ ] Specific, measurable business objectives defined
-- [ ] Clear success metrics and KPIs established
-- [ ] Metrics are tied to user and business value
-- [ ] Baseline measurements identified (if applicable)
-- [ ] Timeframe for achieving goals specified
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-### 1.3 User Research & Insights
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-- [ ] Target user personas clearly defined
-- [ ] User needs and pain points documented
-- [ ] User research findings summarized (if available)
-- [ ] Competitive analysis included
-- [ ] Market context provided
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-## 2. MVP SCOPE DEFINITION
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-[[LLM: MVP scope is critical - too much and you waste resources, too little and you can't validate. Check:
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-1. Is this truly minimal? Challenge every feature
-2. Does each feature directly address the core problem?
-3. Are "nice-to-haves" clearly separated from "must-haves"?
-4. Is the rationale for inclusion/exclusion documented?
-5. Can you ship this in the target timeframe?]]
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-### 2.1 Core Functionality
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-- [ ] Essential features clearly distinguished from nice-to-haves
-- [ ] Features directly address defined problem statement
-- [ ] Each Epic ties back to specific user needs
-- [ ] Features and Stories are described from user perspective
-- [ ] Minimum requirements for success defined
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-### 2.2 Scope Boundaries
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-- [ ] Clear articulation of what is OUT of scope
-- [ ] Future enhancements section included
-- [ ] Rationale for scope decisions documented
-- [ ] MVP minimizes functionality while maximizing learning
-- [ ] Scope has been reviewed and refined multiple times
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-### 2.3 MVP Validation Approach
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-- [ ] Method for testing MVP success defined
-- [ ] Initial user feedback mechanisms planned
-- [ ] Criteria for moving beyond MVP specified
-- [ ] Learning goals for MVP articulated
-- [ ] Timeline expectations set
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-## 3. USER EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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-[[LLM: UX requirements bridge user needs and technical implementation. Validate:
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-1. User flows cover the primary use cases completely
-2. Edge cases are identified (even if deferred)
-3. Accessibility isn't an afterthought
-4. Performance expectations are realistic
-5. Error states and recovery are planned]]
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-### 3.1 User Journeys & Flows
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-- [ ] Primary user flows documented
-- [ ] Entry and exit points for each flow identified
-- [ ] Decision points and branches mapped
-- [ ] Critical path highlighted
-- [ ] Edge cases considered
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-### 3.2 Usability Requirements
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-- [ ] Accessibility considerations documented
-- [ ] Platform/device compatibility specified
-- [ ] Performance expectations from user perspective defined
-- [ ] Error handling and recovery approaches outlined
-- [ ] User feedback mechanisms identified
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-### 3.3 UI Requirements
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-- [ ] Information architecture outlined
-- [ ] Critical UI components identified
-- [ ] Visual design guidelines referenced (if applicable)
-- [ ] Content requirements specified
-- [ ] High-level navigation structure defined
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-## 4. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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-[[LLM: Functional requirements must be clear enough for implementation. Check:
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-1. Requirements focus on WHAT not HOW (no implementation details)
-2. Each requirement is testable (how would QA verify it?)
-3. Dependencies are explicit (what needs to be built first?)
-4. Requirements use consistent terminology
-5. Complex features are broken into manageable pieces]]
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-### 4.1 Feature Completeness
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-- [ ] All required features for MVP documented
-- [ ] Features have clear, user-focused descriptions
-- [ ] Feature priority/criticality indicated
-- [ ] Requirements are testable and verifiable
-- [ ] Dependencies between features identified
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-### 4.2 Requirements Quality
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-- [ ] Requirements are specific and unambiguous
-- [ ] Requirements focus on WHAT not HOW
-- [ ] Requirements use consistent terminology
-- [ ] Complex requirements broken into simpler parts
-- [ ] Technical jargon minimized or explained
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-### 4.3 User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
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-- [ ] Stories follow consistent format
-- [ ] Acceptance criteria are testable
-- [ ] Stories are sized appropriately (not too large)
-- [ ] Stories are independent where possible
-- [ ] Stories include necessary context
-- [ ] Local testability requirements (e.g., via CLI) defined in ACs for relevant backend/data stories
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-## 5. NON-FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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-### 5.1 Performance Requirements
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-- [ ] Response time expectations defined
-- [ ] Throughput/capacity requirements specified
-- [ ] Scalability needs documented
-- [ ] Resource utilization constraints identified
-- [ ] Load handling expectations set
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-### 5.2 Security & Compliance
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-- [ ] Data protection requirements specified
-- [ ] Authentication/authorization needs defined
-- [ ] Compliance requirements documented
-- [ ] Security testing requirements outlined
-- [ ] Privacy considerations addressed
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-### 5.3 Reliability & Resilience
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-- [ ] Availability requirements defined
-- [ ] Backup and recovery needs documented
-- [ ] Fault tolerance expectations set
-- [ ] Error handling requirements specified
-- [ ] Maintenance and support considerations included
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-### 5.4 Technical Constraints
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-- [ ] Platform/technology constraints documented
-- [ ] Integration requirements outlined
-- [ ] Third-party service dependencies identified
-- [ ] Infrastructure requirements specified
-- [ ] Development environment needs identified
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-## 6. EPIC & STORY STRUCTURE
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-### 6.1 Epic Definition
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-- [ ] Epics represent cohesive units of functionality
-- [ ] Epics focus on user/business value delivery
-- [ ] Epic goals clearly articulated
-- [ ] Epics are sized appropriately for incremental delivery
-- [ ] Epic sequence and dependencies identified
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-### 6.2 Story Breakdown
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-- [ ] Stories are broken down to appropriate size
-- [ ] Stories have clear, independent value
-- [ ] Stories include appropriate acceptance criteria
-- [ ] Story dependencies and sequence documented
-- [ ] Stories aligned with epic goals
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-### 6.3 First Epic Completeness
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-- [ ] First epic includes all necessary setup steps
-- [ ] Project scaffolding and initialization addressed
-- [ ] Core infrastructure setup included
-- [ ] Development environment setup addressed
-- [ ] Local testability established early
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-## 7. TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
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-### 7.1 Architecture Guidance
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-- [ ] Initial architecture direction provided
-- [ ] Technical constraints clearly communicated
-- [ ] Integration points identified
-- [ ] Performance considerations highlighted
-- [ ] Security requirements articulated
-- [ ] Known areas of high complexity or technical risk flagged for architectural deep-dive
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-### 7.2 Technical Decision Framework
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-- [ ] Decision criteria for technical choices provided
-- [ ] Trade-offs articulated for key decisions
-- [ ] Rationale for selecting primary approach over considered alternatives documented (for key design/feature choices)
-- [ ] Non-negotiable technical requirements highlighted
-- [ ] Areas requiring technical investigation identified
-- [ ] Guidance on technical debt approach provided
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-### 7.3 Implementation Considerations
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-- [ ] Development approach guidance provided
-- [ ] Testing requirements articulated
-- [ ] Deployment expectations set
-- [ ] Monitoring needs identified
-- [ ] Documentation requirements specified
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-## 8. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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-### 8.1 Data Requirements
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-- [ ] Data entities and relationships identified
-- [ ] Data storage requirements specified
-- [ ] Data quality requirements defined
-- [ ] Data retention policies identified
-- [ ] Data migration needs addressed (if applicable)
-- [ ] Schema changes planned iteratively, tied to stories requiring them
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-### 8.2 Integration Requirements
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-- [ ] External system integrations identified
-- [ ] API requirements documented
-- [ ] Authentication for integrations specified
-- [ ] Data exchange formats defined
-- [ ] Integration testing requirements outlined
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-### 8.3 Operational Requirements
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-- [ ] Deployment frequency expectations set
-- [ ] Environment requirements defined
-- [ ] Monitoring and alerting needs identified
-- [ ] Support requirements documented
-- [ ] Performance monitoring approach specified
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-## 9. CLARITY & COMMUNICATION
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-### 9.1 Documentation Quality
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-- [ ] Documents use clear, consistent language
-- [ ] Documents are well-structured and organized
-- [ ] Technical terms are defined where necessary
-- [ ] Diagrams/visuals included where helpful
-- [ ] Documentation is versioned appropriately
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-### 9.2 Stakeholder Alignment
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-- [ ] Key stakeholders identified
-- [ ] Stakeholder input incorporated
-- [ ] Potential areas of disagreement addressed
-- [ ] Communication plan for updates established
-- [ ] Approval process defined
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-## PRD & EPIC VALIDATION SUMMARY
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-[[LLM: FINAL PM CHECKLIST REPORT GENERATION
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-Create a comprehensive validation report that includes:
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-1. Executive Summary
-   - Overall PRD completeness (percentage)
-   - MVP scope appropriateness (Too Large/Just Right/Too Small)
-   - Readiness for architecture phase (Ready/Nearly Ready/Not Ready)
-   - Most critical gaps or concerns
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-2. Category Analysis Table
-   Fill in the actual table with:
-   - Status: PASS (90%+ complete), PARTIAL (60-89%), FAIL (<60%)
-   - Critical Issues: Specific problems that block progress
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-3. Top Issues by Priority
-   - BLOCKERS: Must fix before architect can proceed
-   - HIGH: Should fix for quality
-   - MEDIUM: Would improve clarity
-   - LOW: Nice to have
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-4. MVP Scope Assessment
-   - Features that might be cut for true MVP
-   - Missing features that are essential
-   - Complexity concerns
-   - Timeline realism
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-5. Technical Readiness
-   - Clarity of technical constraints
-   - Identified technical risks
-   - Areas needing architect investigation
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-6. Recommendations
-   - Specific actions to address each blocker
-   - Suggested improvements
-   - Next steps
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-After presenting the report, ask if the user wants:
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-- Detailed analysis of any failed sections
-- Suggestions for improving specific areas
-- Help with refining MVP scope]]
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-### Category Statuses
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-| Category                         | Status | Critical Issues |
-| -------------------------------- | ------ | --------------- |
-| 1. Problem Definition & Context  | _TBD_  |                 |
-| 2. MVP Scope Definition          | _TBD_  |                 |
-| 3. User Experience Requirements  | _TBD_  |                 |
-| 4. Functional Requirements       | _TBD_  |                 |
-| 5. Non-Functional Requirements   | _TBD_  |                 |
-| 6. Epic & Story Structure        | _TBD_  |                 |
-| 7. Technical Guidance            | _TBD_  |                 |
-| 8. Cross-Functional Requirements | _TBD_  |                 |
-| 9. Clarity & Communication       | _TBD_  |                 |
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-### Critical Deficiencies
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-(To be populated during validation)
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-### Recommendations
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-(To be populated during validation)
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-### Final Decision
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-- **READY FOR ARCHITECT**: The PRD and epics are comprehensive, properly structured, and ready for architectural design.
-- **NEEDS REFINEMENT**: The requirements documentation requires additional work to address the identified deficiencies.