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Feature Spec Template

Use this template for individual feature specifications.


Template

# Feature: [Feature Name]

## Overview
[Brief description of the feature]

## User Story
As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit].

## Acceptance Criteria

### Given-When-Then

**Scenario 1: [Happy path]**
- Given [initial context]
- When [action is taken]
- Then [expected result]

**Scenario 2: [Edge case]**
- Given [initial context]
- When [action is taken]
- Then [expected result]

**Scenario 3: [Error case]**
- Given [initial context]
- When [action is taken]
- Then [error handling]

## UI/UX

### Mockups
[Link to designs or embed images]

### Interactions
- [Interaction 1]
- [Interaction 2]

## Technical Notes

### API Changes
[New endpoints or changes to existing]

### Database Changes
[Schema changes if any]

### Dependencies
[Other features or systems this depends on]

## Test Cases

| Test Case | Steps | Expected Result |
|-----------|-------|-----------------|
| TC-1 | [Steps] | [Result] |
| TC-2 | [Steps] | [Result] |

## Definition of Done
- [ ] Code complete and reviewed
- [ ] Tests written and passing
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] Deployed to staging
- [ ] QA approved

Example

# Feature: Dark Mode Toggle

## Overview
Allow users to switch between light and dark themes.

## User Story
As a user, I want to toggle dark mode, so that I can use the app comfortably in low-light environments.

## Acceptance Criteria

**Scenario 1: Toggle to dark mode**
- Given I am on any page in light mode
- When I click the theme toggle
- Then the entire app switches to dark theme
- And my preference is saved

**Scenario 2: Preference persistence**
- Given I have set dark mode
- When I close and reopen the app
- Then dark mode is still active

## UI/UX
- Toggle button in settings
- Smooth transition animation
- Respects system preference by default

## Technical Notes
- Store preference in localStorage
- Use CSS variables for theming
- No API changes needed

## Definition of Done
- [ ] Toggle component built
- [ ] Theme persists across sessions
- [ ] All components support both themes
- [ ] Tested on mobile and desktop