Navigation Index

This comprehensive index provides multiple ways to navigate the Spec-Driven Development Guide based on your needs, experience level, and current goals.

Quick Start Paths

New to Spec-Driven Development

1. Methodology Overview - Understand the foundation
2. Simple Feature Example - See it in action
3. Requirements Template - Try it yourself
4. Process Guide - Learn the full workflow

Ready to Create Your First Spec

1. Requirements Template - Start here
2. Requirements Phase Guide - Detailed instructions
3. EARS Standards - Format reference
4. Prompting Strategies - Get better AI help

Working with AI Systems

1. Prompting Strategies - Core communication techniques
2. AI Decision Frameworks - Understand AI reasoning
3. Prompt Templates - Ready-to-use patterns

Implementing from Specs

1. Tasks Template - Structure your implementation plan
2. Tasks Phase Guide - Execute tasks systematically
3. Change Management - Handle implementation changes
4. Tool Integration Guide - Setup and execution tools

By Phase

Requirements Phase

• Requirements Phase ↔ EARS Standards, Requirements Template
• User Stories ↔ Simple Examples, Case Studies
• Acceptance Criteria ↔ EARS Reference, Tool Integration Guide

Design Phase

• Design Phase ↔ Design Template, Prompting Strategies
• Architecture Decisions ↔ Complex Examples, Case Studies
• Technical Research ↔ Prompting Strategies, Prompt Templates

Implementation Phase

• Tasks Phase ↔ Tasks Phase Guide, Tasks Template
• Task Breakdown ↔ Change Management, Simple Examples
• Implementation Planning ↔ Tool Integration Guide, Tools Reference

AI Collaboration ↔ Related Content

• Prompting ↔ Prompting Strategies, Prompt Templates
• Communication ↔ Prompt Templates, Case Studies
• Templates ↔ Prompt Templates, Case Studies

By User Role

Developers

Start Here: Simple Feature Example

• Tasks Phase Guide - Execute specs systematically
• Tool Integration Guide - Setup and execution tools
• AI Reasoning - Understand AI decisions

Project Managers

Start Here: Methodology Overview

• When to Use - Decision framework
• Process Guide - Three-phase workflow
• Case Studies - Success stories
• Complex System Examples - Large project examples

Technical Leads

Start Here: Process Guide

• Design Phase - Architecture and technical decisions
• AI Decision Frameworks - Decision-making insights
• Complex System Specs - Advanced examples
• Tool Integration Guide - Quality standards and tools

AI Practitioners

Start Here: Prompting Strategies

• Prompt Templates - Ready-to-use patterns
• Complex Examples - Advanced use cases
• Tasks Phase Guide - Execution strategies

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