The fate of a software project is often decided on day one — by how clearly the requirements are written. The «you know what's needed, just do it» approach almost always leads to delays, extra cost and dissatisfaction. A good technical brief prevents that.
What a good brief should contain
- The goal: what problem this system solves
- Who uses it: roles (owner, salesperson, courier, customer)
- Main scenarios: what the user does, step by step
- Key features and their priority (what's needed first)
- Connections to other systems (payment, checkout, Telegram)
- Constraints: budget, deadline, languages, devices
Common mistakes
- Being too vague: «make it modern and convenient» — an unmeasurable requirement
- Cramming everything into «version one» — the project drags on
- Ignoring future growth entirely
- Not defining who makes decisions
A small tip
Don't try to write everything perfectly in one go. Single out the most important features, define a first working version (MVP), and leave the rest for later stages. That gives a fast result and lower risk.
You don't have to come to us with a finished brief — we'll build it together with you: ask questions, analyze the process and shape clear, measurable requirements.