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Types of Technical Documents

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Types of Technical

Documents
Presenting by

Naga Lakshmi

Naga Malleshwari
Technical Specifications
Why are Technical Specifications Important?

→ To ensure that all stakeholders (developers, engineers, and customers) align on the
expectations, limitations, and performance standards for a product or system.

What are Technical Specifications Documents ?

→ Describes the technical requirements and characteristics of a product or system.

Example: Performance benchmarks, material standards, or software compatibility.

How are these documents are used ?

→ Technical Specifications: Guide engineers during development and ensure adherence to


requirements.
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Project Proposals
Why ?

→ To communicate the project’s value, scope, objectives, and required resources, helping
stakeholders make informed decisions about funding or approval.

What ?

→ Outlines a project’s objectives, timeline, and budget to seek approval or funding.

Example: A proposal for developing a new app or infrastructure upgrade.

How are these documents are used ?

→ Help stakeholders decide whether to approve or fund a project.


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Design Documents
Why ?

→ To provide a blueprint for developers and engineers, ensuring everyone understands the
structure, flow, and components, which reduces errors and miscommunication.

What ?

→ Capture the system architecture, software flow, or hardware design.

Example: Diagrams, workflows, and mock-ups detailing how components fit together.

How are these documents are used ?

→ Design Documents: Ensure developers and designers align on system architecture.


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Installation Guides
What ?

→ Provide step-by-step instructions for setting up hardware or software.

Example: A guide for installing network routers or enterprise software.

Why ?

→ To enable end-users or technicians to set up hardware or software efficiently, minimizing


setup issues and reducing support requests.

How are these documents are used ?

→ Ensure smooth setup and reduce troubleshooting efforts.


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API Documentation
Why do API need proper documentation ?

→ To help developers understand how to use the API correctly, ensuring smooth integration
between systems and reducing development time.

What ?

→ Explains how developers can use an API to interact with software or systems.

Example: Endpoints, data formats, and sample requests for a payment API.

How are these documents are used ?

→ API Documentation: Empower developers to integrate smoothly with external systems.


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Test Reports
What ?

→ Record the results of tests to verify if a product meets specifications.

Example: Reports from software unit testing or stress testing of hardware.

Why are Test Reports Necessary?

→ To validate that the product or system meets the required specifications, ensuring quality
and providing a record of testing for future reference.

How are these documents are used ?

→ Provide evidence that the product works as expected, ensuring quality assurance.
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