> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gdf.ai/gdf-full-stack-engineering/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gdf.ai/gdf-full-stack-engineering/subject-knowledge-areas/ideation/ideation-template.md).

# Ideation Template

The ideation template provides key areas to document in the largely human driven Ideation knowledge area. 

## Problem Statement 

| Aspect of Problem Statement | Description                                                                |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Description of the problem  | Clear and concise statement of the issue that needs to be solved           |
| Impact of the problem       | Explanation of the consequences of the problem                             |
| Scope of the problem        | Description of the extent of the problem                                   |
| Causes of the problem       | Identification of the root causes of the problem                           |
| Constraints and limitations | Explanation of any limitations or constraints that may impact the solution |
| Goals and objectives        | Clear statement of the desired outcome of the project                      |

## Requirements 

| Aspect of Requirements             | Description                                                                                                                        |
| ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Functional requirements            | Description of the specific features and functions that the product or system must have                                            |
| Non-functional requirements        | Description of the constraints and limitations that the product or system must meet                                                |
| Use cases and scenarios            | Detailed description of how the product or system will be used in real-world situations                                            |
| User interface and user experience | Description of the design and layout of the user interface, including how users will interact with the system                      |
| Testing and validation             | Description of how the requirements will be tested and validated to ensure that they meet the needs of the users or stakeholders   |
| Documentation and training         | Description of the documentation and training that will be provided to users to help them understand and use the product or system |