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> I have been asked to come up with a template for product specifications.
> My view is that a product spec is specific to the product except for such
> sections as: overview, audience, screens (if any), and reports (if any),
> but I thought it wise to ask. I have checked the archives and have not
> found a discussion of this question, which may be a clue that my view is
> reasonable. At least I can tell the PM that I have taken advice on the
> question.
I don't understand why you would NOT have a product-specific overview,
audience, screens, and reports section in you rproduct specification.
That makes no sense to me. Of course you want product-specific
sections and info about these things!
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