Technical Spec Template (Free)
Technical specs translate PRD requirements into engineering plans. This template covers the essential elements: system design, API contracts, data models, and rollout strategy.
Template sections
6 sections covering the complete technical spec workflow.
Context
Link to PRD. Summary of what is being built and why. Which PRD requirements this spec addresses.
System Design
Architecture diagram. Component interactions. Data flow. External dependencies.
API Contracts
New or modified endpoints. Request/response schemas. Error codes. Authentication requirements.
Data Model
New or modified database tables. Schema changes. Migration strategy. Index requirements.
Rollout Plan
Feature flag strategy. Migration steps. Rollback plan. Monitoring and alerts.
Testing Strategy
Unit test coverage. Integration tests. Load testing. Manual QA checklist.
Copy-paste template
# Technical Spec: [Feature Name]
## Context
PRD: [Link]
Requirements addressed: [R1, R2, R3]
## System Design
[Architecture diagram or description]
## API Contracts
```
POST /api/v1/[resource]
Request: { ... }
Response: { ... }
```
## Data Model
```sql
CREATE TABLE [table_name] (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
...
);
```
## Rollout
1. Deploy behind feature flag
2. Enable for internal team
3. Enable for 10% of users
4. Full rolloutFrequently asked questions
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