write-spec

To write a specification document that aligns product, engineering, and QA, capture user stories with RICE scoring, acceptance criteria, API contracts, and data models to establish a shared contract and reduce rework.

The best way to define API contracts and data models is to apply a specification template after decomposing an initiative, isolating each workstream to capture its distinct contract, data models, and testable acceptance criteria.

Structure acceptance criteria and user stories by using a comprehensive specification template that includes problem definitions, RICE scoring, non-functional requirements, and edge cases to guide development and verification.

Yes, you need to decompose an initiative before drafting workstream specifications. You must first break down the initiative into separate workstreams to produce isolated specs with clear scope, prioritization, and testable criteria for each.

Yes, a specification template can handle non-functional requirements and open questions. It provides a structured format that guides the documentation of edge cases, review status, and open questions alongside core API contracts.