just stumbled onto this piece about whether we even need massive product requirement documents anymore. it argues that heavy, bloated docs are basically just slowing us down and causing more friction than they solve. instead of writing fifty pages of fluff, the idea is to move toward
lightweight documentation that actually keeps teams in sync. it focuses on how pm workflows should adapt to handle AI-assisted development without getting stuck in a loop of endless reviews. i think the main goal is to reduce risk while making sure engineers aren't waiting weeks for clarity.
it basically suggests that if your doc doesn't help the dev move faster, it shouldn't exist. we should probably be focusing on
alignment over volume rather than just checking a box. does anyone else feel like the old way of doing prds is
totally necessary becoming obsolete? i am curious how everyone handles the balance between detail and speed in their current sprints.
found this here:
https://blog.logrocket.com/product-management/prd-alternatives-modern-product-teams/