spec-creation

name	spec-creation
description	Spec creation with pattern references, acceptance criteria, and demo scripts. Use when creating implementation specs, defining acceptance criteria, or breaking down user stories.

Spec Creation Skill

Purpose

Guide spec creation with clear acceptance criteria, pattern references, and testable success validation.

When This Skill Applies

• Creating implementation specs
• Breaking down user stories
• Defining acceptance criteria
• Translating business requirements to technical specs

Spec Template (MANDATORY)

# SPEC-REN-{number}: {Feature Name}

## Summary

{One paragraph describing the feature}

## User Story

As a [user type], I want [goal] so that [benefit].

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] {Testable criterion 1}
- [ ] {Testable criterion 2}
- [ ] {Testable criterion 3}

## Pattern References

- **UI**: `patterns_library/ui/{pattern}.md`
- **API**: `patterns_library/api/{pattern}.md`
- **Database**: `patterns_library/database/{pattern}.md`

## Success Validation Command

```bash
{validation command}
```

Demo Script

1. Navigate to {page}
2. Click {button}
3. Observe {expected behavior}

Logical Commits

1. feat(scope): implement data model [REN-{number}]
2. feat(scope): add API endpoint [REN-{number}]
3. feat(scope): create UI component [REN-{number}]

## Acceptance Criteria Patterns

```markdown
# User Actions
- [ ] User can {action} → {result}

# Data
- [ ] Data persists after {action}
- [ ] User can only see their own {data type}

# Errors
- [ ] Invalid input shows {error message}

Quality Checklist

• All acceptance criteria are testable
• Pattern references point to existing patterns
• Success validation command is runnable
• Linear ticket referenced

Reference

• Spec Template: docs/archive/specs/spec_template.md
• Pattern Library: patterns_library/README.md