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| 1 | +# Features Documentation |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +## 🧠 Musk-Grade Structure |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +Following the principle **"The best part is no part"**, each feature is documented in a single `feature.md` file that contains everything needed to understand, build, and validate the feature. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## 📁 Structure |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +``` |
| 10 | +features/ |
| 11 | +├── README.md # This file |
| 12 | +├── _template.md # Template for new features |
| 13 | +├── user-auth/ |
| 14 | +│ └── feature.md # Single source of truth |
| 15 | +├── pay/ |
| 16 | +│ └── feature.md # (when created) |
| 17 | +├── profile/ |
| 18 | +│ └── feature.md # (when created) |
| 19 | +└── [other-features]/ |
| 20 | + └── feature.md # (when created) |
| 21 | +``` |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +## 📋 Feature Document Structure |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +Each `feature.md` follows this 6-section structure: |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +### 1. Why It Exists |
| 28 | +- Problem it solves |
| 29 | +- Value proposition |
| 30 | +- Strategic importance |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +### 2. Scope |
| 33 | +- MVP functionality |
| 34 | +- Future phases |
| 35 | +- What's NOT included |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +### 3. Design Considerations |
| 38 | +- User experience principles |
| 39 | +- Technical architecture |
| 40 | +- Business rules |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +### 4. Implementation Steps |
| 43 | +- Phased approach with checkboxes |
| 44 | +- Clear milestones and timelines |
| 45 | +- Progress tracking |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +### 5. Validation |
| 48 | +- Success metrics and KPIs |
| 49 | +- Technical validation requirements |
| 50 | +- How we know it's working |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +### 6. Risks & Edge Cases |
| 53 | +- High/medium/low risk assessment |
| 54 | +- Mitigation strategies |
| 55 | +- Edge case handling |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +## 🚀 Creating a New Feature |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +1. **Copy the template**: `cp _template.md [feature-name]/feature.md` |
| 60 | +2. **Fill in the sections**: Use the template as a guide |
| 61 | +3. **Keep it updated**: Update progress and status regularly |
| 62 | +4. **Stay focused**: Only add complexity when absolutely necessary |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +## 💡 Best Practices |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +### Do's ✅ |
| 67 | +- Keep everything in one file until complexity demands otherwise |
| 68 | +- Use checkboxes for implementation tracking |
| 69 | +- Include specific metrics and targets |
| 70 | +- Document risks and mitigation strategies |
| 71 | +- Update status and progress regularly |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +### Don'ts ❌ |
| 74 | +- Create multiple files for a single feature |
| 75 | +- Use placeholder content ("Coming Soon") |
| 76 | +- Over-document simple features |
| 77 | +- Let documentation go stale |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +## 🔄 Maintenance |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +- **Weekly**: Update implementation progress |
| 82 | +- **Monthly**: Review and update metrics |
| 83 | +- **Quarterly**: Assess if complexity requires splitting |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +## 📊 Example Metrics |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +Good metrics are: |
| 88 | +- **Specific**: "95% login success rate" not "high success rate" |
| 89 | +- **Measurable**: Can be tracked automatically |
| 90 | +- **Actionable**: Drive specific decisions |
| 91 | +- **Time-bound**: Have clear targets and deadlines |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +--- |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +**Remember**: Optimize for clarity and shipping speed, not documentation completeness. |
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