A technical specification is a document detailing the requirements for a digital solution. And the more clearly this document is drawn up, the higher the chance that the result will please all interested parties. The customer will receive what he wanted. And the development team will gain a satisfied client. The main purpose of the technical specification is to ensure that the client and the contractor understand each other correctly.
Let’s say right away that not all projects need technical specifications. For some, it is enough to draw up a Product Vision. A product vision is the starting point of any IT project. It gives an idea of the digital solution, its goals and objectives.
Let’s take working with startups for example. The client comes with an idea and does not know how to implement it technically. Startup development begins with an MVP (minimum viable product), because it is unknown whether it will take off or not. Another feature of a startup is variability. A digital solution may change more than once on the fly, so the terms of reference may become irrelevant. Product Vision comes to the aid of such projects - they described the vision of the project and began to develop, test, receive feedback and gradually develop the product.
What is the benefit of technical specifications for the customer?
A technical specification is a tool, and like any tool, it should help develop a digital solution.
Understanding the budget. When evaluating non-standard digital solutions, you won’t be able to tell right away how much it will cost. First you need to decide what needs to be developed - a website, application, service or portal. Then understand how the solution will work and what functions it will perform. And only on the basis of the information received, determine the deadlines and budget. The terms of reference precisely solve this problem.
Structuring information. The company comes for development with specific requirements for a digital product. Moreover, the requirements can be made by different departments - a team of marketing, analytics, commerce and technical specialists. And each department will have its own tasks. The digital solution must combine and fulfill all these requirements. Thanks to the technical specifications, all received information is structured into clear requirements and recorded in a document.
Determining the competence of contractors. If the client sees a clear and structured technical specification, then cooperation with the contractor can continue. If he sees confusion and does not understand what is described in the document, then this makes him think about the reliability of the development company. Through the terms of reference, you can “test” the contractor and evaluate his competence.
Who draws up the terms of reference
In our practice, there are two options: the client comes with technical specifications or we write technical specifications based on the client’s request. Let's consider each option.
The client comes with technical specifications. You know your business and your tasks better than anyone. In this case, you come with a ready-made technical specification, we study it, give an estimate in terms of time and budget. And if everyone is happy with everything, we conclude an agreement and begin work.
You don't have to try to use technical language; you can describe the product in your own words. This is where Product Vision, which we wrote about above, comes to the rescue. All you need to do is come with a document stating the basic requirements and wishes.
Developers write technical specifications. This option has its advantages. IT companies have more experience in developing technical specifications, because they have hundreds of developed websites, portals, mobile applications and services.
When you order the development of technical specifications from a company, both parties work in tandem. We dive into the business, study the target audience, find out the requirements for the product and get to know your expectations. You answer all questions and try to provide complete information about your tasks. The result is the same - all participants in the process must understand what needs to be done.
A technical specification is a document detailing the requirements for a digital solution. And the more clearly this document is drawn up, the higher the chance that the result will please all interested parties. The customer will receive what he wanted. And the development team will gain a satisfied client. The main purpose of the technical specification is to ensure that the client and the contractor understand each other correctly.
Let’s say right away that not all projects need technical specifications. For some, it is enough to draw up a Product Vision. A product vision is the starting point of any IT project. It gives an idea of the digital solution, its goals and objectives.
Let’s take working with startups for example. The client comes with an idea and does not know how to implement it technically. Startup development begins with an MVP (minimum viable product), because it is unknown whether it will take off or not. Another feature of a startup is variability. A digital solution may change more than once on the fly, so the terms of reference may become irrelevant. Product Vision comes to the aid of such projects - they described the vision of the project and began to develop, test, receive feedback and gradually develop the product.
What is the benefit of technical specifications for the customer?
A technical specification is a tool, and like any tool, it should help develop a digital solution.
Understanding the budget. When evaluating non-standard digital solutions, you won’t be able to tell right away how much it will cost. First you need to decide what needs to be developed - a website, application, service or portal. Then understand how the solution will work and what functions it will perform. And only on the basis of the information received, determine the deadlines and budget. The terms of reference precisely solve this problem.
Structuring information. The company comes for development with specific requirements for a digital product. Moreover, the requirements can be made by different departments - a team of marketing, analytics, commerce and technical specialists. And each department will have its own tasks. The digital solution must combine and fulfill all these requirements. Thanks to the technical specifications, all received information is structured into clear requirements and recorded in a document.
Determining the competence of contractors. If the client sees a clear and structured technical specification, then cooperation with the contractor can continue. If he sees confusion and does not understand what is described in the document, then this makes him think about the reliability of the development company. Through the terms of reference, you can “test” the contractor and evaluate his competence.
Who draws up the terms of reference
In our practice, there are two options: the client comes with technical specifications or we write technical specifications based on the client’s request. Let's consider each option.
The client comes with technical specifications. You know your business and your tasks better than anyone. In this case, you come with a ready-made technical specification, we study it, give an estimate in terms of time and budget. And if everyone is happy with everything, we conclude an agreement and begin work.
You don't have to try to use technical language; you can describe the product in your own words. This is where Product Vision, which we wrote about above, comes to the rescue. All you need to do is come with a document stating the basic requirements and wishes.
Developers write technical specifications. This option has its advantages. IT companies have more experience in developing technical specifications, because they have hundreds of developed websites, portals, mobile applications and services.
When you order the development of technical specifications from a company, both parties work in tandem. We dive into the business, study the target audience, find out the requirements for the product and get to know your expectations. You answer all questions and try to provide complete information about your tasks. The result is the same - all participants in the process must understand what needs to be done.
Let’s say right away that not all projects need technical specifications. For some, it is enough to draw up a Product Vision. A product vision is the starting point of any IT project. It gives an idea of the digital solution, its goals and objectives.
Let’s take working with startups for example. The client comes with an idea and does not know how to implement it technically. Startup development begins with an MVP (minimum viable product), because it is unknown whether it will take off or not. Another feature of a startup is variability. A digital solution may change more than once on the fly, so the terms of reference may become irrelevant. Product Vision comes to the aid of such projects - they described the vision of the project and began to develop, test, receive feedback and gradually develop the product.
What is the benefit of technical specifications for the customer?
A technical specification is a tool, and like any tool, it should help develop a digital solution.
Understanding the budget. When evaluating non-standard digital solutions, you won’t be able to tell right away how much it will cost. First you need to decide what needs to be developed - a website, application, service or portal. Then understand how the solution will work and what functions it will perform. And only on the basis of the information received, determine the deadlines and budget. The terms of reference precisely solve this problem.
Structuring information. The company comes for development with specific requirements for a digital product. Moreover, the requirements can be made by different departments - a team of marketing, analytics, commerce and technical specialists. And each department will have its own tasks. The digital solution must combine and fulfill all these requirements. Thanks to the technical specifications, all received information is structured into clear requirements and recorded in a document.
Determining the competence of contractors. If the client sees a clear and structured technical specification, then cooperation with the contractor can continue. If he sees confusion and does not understand what is described in the document, then this makes him think about the reliability of the development company. Through the terms of reference, you can “test” the contractor and evaluate his competence.
Who draws up the terms of reference
In our practice, there are two options: the client comes with technical specifications or we write technical specifications based on the client’s request. Let's consider each option.
The client comes with technical specifications. You know your business and your tasks better than anyone. In this case, you come with a ready-made technical specification, we study it, give an estimate in terms of time and budget. And if everyone is happy with everything, we conclude an agreement and begin work.
You don't have to try to use technical language; you can describe the product in your own words. This is where Product Vision, which we wrote about above, comes to the rescue. All you need to do is come with a document stating the basic requirements and wishes.
Developers write technical specifications. This option has its advantages. IT companies have more experience in developing technical specifications, because they have hundreds of developed websites, portals, mobile applications and services.
When you order the development of technical specifications from a company, both parties work in tandem. We dive into the business, study the target audience, find out the requirements for the product and get to know your expectations. You answer all questions and try to provide complete information about your tasks. The result is the same - all participants in the process must understand what needs to be done.
A technical specification is a document detailing the requirements for a digital solution. And the more clearly this document is drawn up, the higher the chance that the result will please all interested parties. The customer will receive what he wanted. And the development team will gain a satisfied client. The main purpose of the technical specification is to ensure that the client and the contractor understand each other correctly.
Let’s say right away that not all projects need technical specifications. For some, it is enough to draw up a Product Vision. A product vision is the starting point of any IT project. It gives an idea of the digital solution, its goals and objectives.
Let’s take working with startups for example. The client comes with an idea and does not know how to implement it technically. Startup development begins with an MVP (minimum viable product), because it is unknown whether it will take off or not. Another feature of a startup is variability. A digital solution may change more than once on the fly, so the terms of reference may become irrelevant. Product Vision comes to the aid of such projects - they described the vision of the project and began to develop, test, receive feedback and gradually develop the product.
What is the benefit of technical specifications for the customer?
A technical specification is a tool, and like any tool, it should help develop a digital solution.
Understanding the budget. When evaluating non-standard digital solutions, you won’t be able to tell right away how much it will cost. First you need to decide what needs to be developed - a website, application, service or portal. Then understand how the solution will work and what functions it will perform. And only on the basis of the information received, determine the deadlines and budget. The terms of reference precisely solve this problem.
Structuring information. The company comes for development with specific requirements for a digital product. Moreover, the requirements can be made by different departments - a team of marketing, analytics, commerce and technical specialists. And each department will have its own tasks. The digital solution must combine and fulfill all these requirements. Thanks to the technical specifications, all received information is structured into clear requirements and recorded in a document.
Determining the competence of contractors. If the client sees a clear and structured technical specification, then cooperation with the contractor can continue. If he sees confusion and does not understand what is described in the document, then this makes him think about the reliability of the development company. Through the terms of reference, you can “test” the contractor and evaluate his competence.
Who draws up the terms of reference
In our practice, there are two options: the client comes with technical specifications or we write technical specifications based on the client’s request. Let's consider each option.
The client comes with technical specifications. You know your business and your tasks better than anyone. In this case, you come with a ready-made technical specification, we study it, give an estimate in terms of time and budget. And if everyone is happy with everything, we conclude an agreement and begin work.
You don't have to try to use technical language; you can describe the product in your own words. This is where Product Vision, which we wrote about above, comes to the rescue. All you need to do is come with a document stating the basic requirements and wishes.
Developers write technical specifications. This option has its advantages. IT companies have more experience in developing technical specifications, because they have hundreds of developed websites, portals, mobile applications and services.
When you order the development of technical specifications from a company, both parties work in tandem. We dive into the business, study the target audience, find out the requirements for the product and get to know your expectations. You answer all questions and try to provide complete information about your tasks. The result is the same - all participants in the process must understand what needs to be done.
