---
id: {{id}}
title: {{title}}
type: prd
status: draft
priority: {{priority}}
created: {{timestamp}}
author: {{author}}
timeline: {{timeline}}
doc_type: {{doc_type}}
---

# PRD: Documentation - {{title}}

## Executive Summary

Create/update documentation for {{doc_purpose}}.

**Documentation Type**: {{doc_type}}
**Target Audience**: {{target_audience}}
**Delivery Format**: {{delivery_format}}

## Documentation Overview

### Purpose
{{purpose}}

### Scope
{{scope}}

### Target Audience

**Primary Audience**: {{primary_audience}}
- Technical Level: {{technical_level}}
- Prior Knowledge: {{prior_knowledge}}
- Use Case: {{primary_use_case}}

{{#if secondary_audience}}
**Secondary Audience**: {{secondary_audience}}
- Technical Level: {{secondary_technical_level}}
- Prior Knowledge: {{secondary_prior_knowledge}}
- Use Case: {{secondary_use_case}}
{{/if}}

## Documentation Type

**Type**: {{doc_type}}

- [ ] **API Documentation** - REST/GraphQL API reference
- [ ] **User Guide** - End-user instructions
- [ ] **Developer Guide** - Technical implementation guide
- [ ] **Architecture Documentation** - System design and architecture
- [ ] **Runbook** - Operational procedures
- [ ] **Tutorial** - Step-by-step learning guide
- [ ] **Reference Documentation** - Technical specifications
- [ ] **Troubleshooting Guide** - Problem resolution
- [ ] **Release Notes** - Version changes and updates
- [ ] **Migration Guide** - Upgrade/migration instructions

## Current State Analysis

### Existing Documentation
{{#if existing_docs}}
| Document | Status | Issues | Action |
|----------|--------|--------|--------|
| {{doc_1}} | {{status_1}} | {{issues_1}} | {{action_1}} |
| {{doc_2}} | {{status_2}} | {{issues_2}} | {{action_2}} |
{{/if}}

### Documentation Gaps
{{#if documentation_gaps}}
{{#each documentation_gaps}}
- {{gap}}: {{impact}}
{{/each}}
{{/if}}

### User Feedback
{{#if user_feedback}}
{{#each user_feedback}}
- {{feedback}} (Source: {{source}}, Date: {{date}})
{{/each}}
{{/if}}

## Content Outline

### Document Structure

{{#if content_sections}}
{{#each content_sections}}
**{{section_number}}. {{section_title}}**
- {{section_description}}
- Audience: {{section_audience}}
- Estimated Pages: {{section_pages}}
{{/each}}
{{/if}}

### Detailed Content Plan

#### Introduction
- [ ] Overview and purpose
- [ ] Target audience
- [ ] Prerequisites
- [ ] Document conventions
- [ ] Related documentation

#### Main Content
{{main_content_outline}}

#### Appendix
- [ ] Glossary of terms
- [ ] References and links
- [ ] FAQ
- [ ] Troubleshooting
- [ ] Code examples (if applicable)

## Writing Standards (2025 Best Practices)

### Style Guide
- **Voice**: {{voice_style}} (Active/Passive)
- **Tone**: {{tone}} (Formal/Conversational/Technical)
- **Person**: {{person}} (First/Second/Third)
- **Tense**: {{tense}} (Present/Past)

### Content Principles
- [ ] **Clarity**: Simple language, short sentences
- [ ] **Conciseness**: No unnecessary words
- [ ] **Consistency**: Uniform terminology and structure
- [ ] **Completeness**: All necessary information included
- [ ] **Correctness**: Technically accurate, verified

### Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- [ ] Plain language (reading level: {{reading_level}})
- [ ] Descriptive headings and structure
- [ ] Alt text for all images
- [ ] Accessible tables and lists
- [ ] Color contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
- [ ] Keyboard navigation for interactive docs

### SEO Optimization (if web-based)
- [ ] Keyword research completed
- [ ] Meta descriptions written
- [ ] Headings optimized (H1, H2, H3)
- [ ] Internal linking strategy
- [ ] Image optimization (alt text, file names)

## Technical Requirements

### Documentation Platform
- **Primary Platform**: {{platform}} (GitBook/Confluence/ReadTheDocs/Docusaurus)
- **Format**: {{format}} (Markdown/reStructuredText/HTML)
- **Version Control**: {{version_control}} (Git/SVN)
- **Hosting**: {{hosting}} (GitHub Pages/Netlify/Custom)

### Tools & Stack
{{#if tools}}
{{#each tools}}
- **{{tool_name}}**: {{tool_purpose}}
{{/each}}
{{/if}}

### Documentation as Code
- [ ] Markdown source files
- [ ] Version controlled (Git)
- [ ] Automated build pipeline
- [ ] Preview environments
- [ ] Automated testing (link checking, spell check)

### Interactive Elements
{{#if interactive_elements}}
- [ ] Code playgrounds (CodeSandbox/JSFiddle)
- [ ] API explorers (Swagger UI/Postman)
- [ ] Interactive diagrams (Mermaid/PlantUML)
- [ ] Video tutorials ({{video_platform}})
- [ ] Live examples ({{example_platform}})
{{/if}}

## Visual Elements

### Diagrams & Illustrations
{{#if diagrams}}
{{#each diagrams}}
- **{{diagram_type}}**: {{diagram_purpose}}
  - Tool: {{diagram_tool}}
  - Estimated: {{diagram_count}} diagrams
{{/each}}
{{/if}}

### Screenshots & Media
- [ ] Screenshots ({{screenshot_count}} estimated)
- [ ] Screencasts ({{screencast_count}} estimated)
- [ ] Infographics ({{infographic_count}} estimated)
- [ ] Code snippets (syntax highlighted)

### Design Consistency
- [ ] Branded templates
- [ ] Consistent color scheme
- [ ] Standard icons and symbols
- [ ] Typography guidelines
- [ ] White space standards

## Code Examples

### Example Strategy
- [ ] Minimal reproducible examples
- [ ] Multiple languages (if applicable): {{languages}}
- [ ] Progressive complexity (basic → advanced)
- [ ] Real-world use cases
- [ ] Copy-paste ready

### Code Quality
- [ ] Syntax highlighted
- [ ] Well-commented
- [ ] Error handling included
- [ ] Best practices demonstrated
- [ ] Tested and verified

### Example Repository
{{#if example_repo}}
- Repository: {{example_repo_url}}
- Languages: {{example_languages}}
- Setup instructions: {{example_setup}}
{{/if}}

## Review & Validation

### Review Process

**Technical Review**:
- [ ] Subject matter expert (SME) review
- [ ] Technical accuracy verification
- [ ] Code example validation
- [ ] Security review (if applicable)

**Editorial Review**:
- [ ] Grammar and spelling
- [ ] Style guide compliance
- [ ] Consistency check
- [ ] Readability assessment (Flesch-Kincaid score)

**User Review**:
- [ ] Peer review (target audience)
- [ ] Usability testing
- [ ] Feedback incorporation
- [ ] Final approval

### Quality Checklist

- [ ] All sections complete
- [ ] Links verified (no 404s)
- [ ] Images load correctly
- [ ] Code examples tested
- [ ] Cross-browser compatible
- [ ] Mobile responsive
- [ ] Search functionality works
- [ ] Navigation intuitive

### Testing Criteria
- **Readability**: Flesch-Kincaid Grade {{target_grade}}
- **Completeness**: 100% of outlined content
- **Accuracy**: Zero technical errors
- **Accessibility**: WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
- **Performance**: Page load < 2s

## Success Metrics (SMART Goals)

- **Adoption**: {{adoption_target}}% of users access docs within {{timeframe}}
- **Engagement**: {{engagement_target}} avg. time on page
- **Satisfaction**: {{satisfaction_target}}/5 user rating
- **Helpfulness**: {{helpfulness_target}}% "found helpful"
- **Support Reduction**: {{support_reduction_target}}% fewer support tickets
- **Search Success**: {{search_success_target}}% find answer via search

## Analytics & Measurement

### Tracking Metrics
- [ ] Page views and unique visitors
- [ ] Time on page / bounce rate
- [ ] Search queries (internal search)
- [ ] Download counts (PDFs, code samples)
- [ ] Video engagement (completion rate)
- [ ] Link clicks (external references)

### Feedback Collection
- [ ] Rating widget (helpful/not helpful)
- [ ] Comment section
- [ ] Feedback form
- [ ] User surveys
- [ ] Support ticket correlation

### Continuous Improvement
- [ ] Monthly analytics review
- [ ] Quarterly content audit
- [ ] User feedback incorporation
- [ ] A/B testing (headlines, structure)
- [ ] Search optimization

## Implementation Plan

### Phase 1: Planning & Research (Week 1)
- [ ] Audience analysis
- [ ] Content audit
- [ ] Outline creation
- [ ] Style guide finalization
- [ ] Tool selection and setup

### Phase 2: Content Creation (Week 2-3)
- [ ] Write first draft (all sections)
- [ ] Create diagrams and visuals
- [ ] Develop code examples
- [ ] Record videos (if applicable)
- [ ] Build interactive elements

### Phase 3: Review & Refinement (Week 4)
- [ ] Technical review
- [ ] Editorial review
- [ ] User review / testing
- [ ] Feedback incorporation
- [ ] Final polish

### Phase 4: Publication (Week 5)
- [ ] Platform setup / migration
- [ ] Content upload
- [ ] SEO optimization
- [ ] Link verification
- [ ] Soft launch (beta users)

### Phase 5: Launch & Maintenance (Week 6+)
- [ ] Official launch
- [ ] User communication
- [ ] Analytics setup
- [ ] Feedback monitoring
- [ ] Regular updates (schedule: {{update_schedule}})

## Maintenance Strategy

### Update Triggers
- Product releases (new features)
- Bug fixes (corrections needed)
- User feedback (confusion points)
- Quarterly reviews (scheduled)
- Technology changes (platform updates)

### Version Control
- [ ] Documentation versioning (matches product versions)
- [ ] Changelog maintained
- [ ] Archive old versions
- [ ] Deprecation notices
- [ ] Migration guides (version to version)

### Ownership
- **Primary Owner**: {{primary_owner}}
- **Contributors**: {{contributors}}
- **Reviewers**: {{reviewers}}
- **Update Frequency**: {{update_frequency}}

## Localization (i18n)

{{#if localization_needed}}
### Target Languages
{{#each target_languages}}
- {{language}}: {{priority}} priority, {{target_date}} target
{{/each}}

### Translation Process
- [ ] Extract translatable content
- [ ] Professional translation service
- [ ] Technical term glossary
- [ ] Review by native speakers
- [ ] Cultural adaptation
- [ ] Localized examples

### Maintenance
- [ ] Translation management system
- [ ] Sync updates across languages
- [ ] Quality assurance per language
{{/if}}

## Risk Assessment

### Documentation Risks

| Risk | Impact | Probability | Mitigation |
|------|--------|-------------|------------|
| Outdated content | High | High | Regular audits, automated checks |
| Technical inaccuracy | Critical | Medium | SME review, testing |
| Poor discoverability | High | Medium | SEO, search optimization |
| Low user adoption | High | Medium | User testing, feedback loops |
| Broken links/examples | Medium | High | Automated testing, CI/CD |

## Communication Plan

### Launch Announcement
- **Channels**: {{announcement_channels}}
- **Message**: {{announcement_message}}
- **Target Date**: {{launch_date}}

### Ongoing Communication
- [ ] Newsletter updates
- [ ] Social media posts
- [ ] In-app notifications
- [ ] Support team briefing
- [ ] Developer community outreach

## Appendix

### Related Documentation
{{#if related_docs}}
{{#each related_docs}}
- [{{doc_title}}]({{doc_url}}) - {{doc_description}}
{{/each}}
{{/if}}

### References & Resources
- [Write the Docs Best Practices](https://www.writethedocs.org/guide/)
- [Microsoft Writing Style Guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/style-guide/welcome/)
- [Google Developer Documentation Style Guide](https://developers.google.com/style)
- [Documentation as Code](https://www.writethedocs.org/guide/docs-as-code/)
- [WCAG 2.1 Guidelines](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/)

### Templates & Assets
- Style guide: {{style_guide_url}}
- Document template: {{template_url}}
- Diagram templates: {{diagram_template_url}}
- Code snippet library: {{snippet_library_url}}

### Glossary
{{#if glossary_terms}}
{{#each glossary_terms}}
- **{{term}}**: {{definition}}
{{/each}}
{{/if}}

### Changelog
- {{timestamp}}: Initial documentation PRD created by {{author}}

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*Documentation PRD - Generated from template: documentation*
*Template follows 2025 best practices: Docs-as-Code, WCAG 2.1 AA, SEO optimization, analytics-driven improvement*
