by: zero2sudo and productplaybook_, in partnership with Notion!

This PRD template is designed to help software engineers transform their personal projects from basic portfolio entries into professional-grade demonstrations of product thinking.

As an aspiring software engineer, having coding projects on your resume is great - but what truly sets you apart is showing you can think through a product beyond the code implementation. This template helps you document your project's purpose, scope, and implementation details in the way employees at top tech companies do.

The template is structured in two parts:

• A detailed template that walks you through all essential components of a professional PRD
• A practical example using an Insurance Claim App to demonstrate how to fill out several of these sections effectively

By using this template for your personal projects, you'll:

• Demonstrate product thinking skills to potential employers
• Show you understand how to scope and document features professionally
• Practice creating industry-standard documentation
• Transform your project presentations from "here's what I built" to "here's how I solved a real problem"

Let's dive into the template structure and see how you can elevate your project documentation to the next level.

1. Project Overview

Project Name

Enter your project name here

Target Users

Describe your primary and secondary user groups:

• Primary users: [Define main user group]
• Secondary users: [Define secondary user groups]

Problem Statement