## 1. Background and Goals

**Background**:

Provide context for why this product/feature is being developed.

Example: Collaboration tools often lack integration, causing inefficiencies.

**Goals**:

Clearly define the objectives.

Example: Create a unified tool to streamline brainstorming and document sharing.


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## 2. User Needs

**Target Users**:

Define who the users are.

Example: Product managers at small startups.

**User Pain Points**:

List the problems users face.

Example: Constantly switching between apps reduces productivity.

**Needs**:

Explain what users need to solve these problems.

Example: A single tool for collaboration and documentation.


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## 3. Features

**Key Features**:

1. Real-time collaboration on documents.
1. Integrate brainstorming tools into documents.
1. Commenting and sharing functionality.
**Secondary Features**:

1. Export documents as PDFs.
1. Dark mode support.
**Priority**:

Define the priority for each feature.

Example: Real-time collaboration = High, Export PDF = Low.


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## 4. User Experience (UX) and Design

**UI/UX Requirements**:

1. Clean and intuitive interface.
1. Mobile-responsive design.
**Mockups**:


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## 5. Functional Details (Detailed Descriptions)

**Feature 1: Real-time Collaboration on Documents**

* **Logic**:
  * Users can invite collaborators via email or link.
  * Edits made by any user are reflected in real time for all collaborators.
  * Presence indicators show who is currently viewing or editing the document.
* **Interactions**:
  * 1. **Inviting Collaborators**:
    * Click "Share" button.
    * A modal opens to input email addresses or copy a shareable link.
  * 2. **Editing**:
    * Users can edit the document simultaneously.
    * Changes are highlighted with the editor's cursor.
  * 3. **Conflict Resolution**:
    * Users can edit the document simultaneously.
    * Changes are highlighted with the editor's cursor.
    * A notification appears if multiple users edit the same section.
* **Illustration**:
  
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**Feature 2: Integrated Brainstorming Tools**

* **Logic**:
  * ...
* **Interactions**:
  * ...
* **Illustration**:
  * ...

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## 6. Technical Requirements

* **Platform**: Web-based (responsive).
* **Performance**: Ensure response time < 1s for key operations.
* **Compatibility**: Works on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

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## 7. Non-functional Requirements

1. Data encryption for user security.
1. System uptime > 99.9%.
1. Scalable architecture for up to 10,000 concurrent users.

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## 8. Success Metrics

1. Active users increase by 20% within 3 months.
1. Average session time improves by 15%.

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## 9. Timeline

**Milestones**:

* Design completion: January 15, 2025
* Development start: February 1, 2025
* Testing phase: March 15 - March 31, 2025
* Launch: April 10, 2025

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## 10. Risks and Assumptions

**Risks**:

1. ...
**Assumptions**:

1. ...