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PRD Best Practices for Solo Developers


PRD Best Practices for Solo Developers


You might think PRDs are only for teams, but they're invaluable for solo developers too—especially when working with AI assistants.


Why Solo Devs Need PRDs


  • **Clear Thinking** - Writing forces you to clarify your thoughts
  • **AI Alignment** - Give your AI assistant consistent context
  • **Project Focus** - Avoid scope creep by defining boundaries
  • **Future Reference** - Remember decisions when returning to code

    • Keep It Lean


    Solo dev PRDs should be:

  • One page or less
  • Focused on core features only
  • Written in your own voice
  • Updated as you learn

    • What to Include


    Essential sections:

  • What are you building? (1-2 sentences)
  • Who is it for? (target user)
  • Core features (3-5 max for MVP)
  • Tech stack
  • Key constraints

    • What to Skip


    Don't waste time on:

  • Detailed market analysis
  • Multiple user personas
  • Extensive background research
  • Lengthy justifications

    • Living Document


    Your PRD should evolve:

  • Start with assumptions
  • Update as you build
  • Add learnings
  • Remove what doesn't work

    • Use Templates


    Don't start from scratch each time. PRDSpark generates templates you can customize for each project.


    The MVP Trap


    Resist the urge to add features. A good PRD helps you:

  • Launch faster
  • Learn from users
  • Iterate based on feedback

    • Remember: A shipped MVP beats a perfect PRD.


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