#Feature Request - Solution Design

#Overview

Request ID: [Ticket/Request number]
Title: [Feature name]
Requestor: [Team/stakeholder]
Status: [Draft/Review/Approved/In Progress]
Created: [Date]
Last Updated: [Date]

#Problem Statement

Describe the business problem or opportunity. What pain point does this feature address? What value will it deliver?

#Success Criteria

List measurable outcomes that define success for this feature:

• Criterion 1
• Criterion 2
• Criterion 3

#Proposed Solution

#Architecture Overview

High-level description of how the feature will be implemented. Include diagrams or ASCII art if helpful.

#Technical Approach

Detailed explanation of the implementation strategy, including:

• Technology stack decisions
• Key algorithms or patterns
• Data structures and models
• Integration points with existing systems

#Component Breakdown

Describe each major component and its responsibilities:

Component 1: [Name]

• Purpose
• Key functions
• Dependencies
• Interface

Component 2: [Name]

• Purpose
• Key functions
• Dependencies
• Interface

#Data Model Changes

Describe any new or modified database schemas, APIs, or data structures. Include field definitions and constraints.

#API / Interface Specifications

Define new endpoints, methods, or interfaces:

Endpoint: [Path]
Method: [GET/POST/PUT/DELETE]
Parameters: [List parameters]
Response: [Expected response format]
Error codes: [Relevant error responses]

#Performance Considerations

• Expected load/scale
• Performance targets and metrics
• Optimization strategies
• Caching approach (if applicable)

#Security & Compliance

• Authentication/authorization requirements
• Data privacy considerations
• Compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
• Security review needed: [Yes/No]

#Dependencies & Risks

#Internal Dependencies

• Services that must be modified or coordinated with
• Teams involved
• Blockers or prerequisites

#External Dependencies

• Third-party services or libraries
• Version compatibility requirements

#Risks & Mitigations

#Implementation Plan

#Phase 1: [Phase name]

• Tasks and subtasks
• Owner
• Estimated effort
• Dependencies

#Phase 2: [Phase name]

• Tasks and subtasks
• Owner
• Estimated effort
• Dependencies

#Testing Strategy

• Unit test approach
• Integration test coverage
• End-to-end test scenarios
• Load/performance testing requirements
• QA sign-off criteria

#Deployment & Rollout

• Deployment strategy (blue-green, canary, etc.)
• Rollback procedure
• Monitoring and alerts
• Communication plan

#Monitoring & Observability

• Key metrics to track
• Logging and tracing approach
• Alert conditions
• Dashboard requirements

#Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Code documentation needed
• User documentation/guides
• Training requirements
• Knowledge transfer plan

#Alternatives Considered

Brief explanation of other approaches evaluated and why this solution was chosen.

#Approval & Sign-off