Technical assignment — this is a detailed document that describes all the requirements and stages of creating a website. It contains information about functionality, structure, design, integrations, and technical specifications of the project. Such a document serves as a basis for developers, designers and customers, ensuring a clear understanding of the goals and scope of work.
Why do you need to draw up a technical task for the development of the site
Compilation of tech task allows you to avoid misunderstandings, optimize development time and project budget, as well as ensure transparent interaction between the customer and the executor.
The tech task is necessary to:
- Determine clear requirements for the project (goals, audience, main functions).
- Reconcile the expectations of the customer and the capabilities of the performer.
- Plan resources, budget and deadlines.
- Reduce the risk of errors and revisions during implementation.
- Ensure coordinated team work when the project is developed by different specialists (designers, developers, testers).
- Avoid additional costs due to misunderstanding of requirements.
The advantages of having a technical task for the customer and the contractor
For the customer:
- Transparency and control of the process: The customer understands at what stage the project is and can monitor the execution of tasks according to the agreements.
- Clear understanding of the budget: Thanks to the TOR, the customer knows what works will be performed and how much it will cost, which minimizes the risks of additional costs.
- Protection against misunderstandings: All agreements are recorded in a document, which prevents possible conflicts between the customer and the contractor.
- Effective feedback: Thanks to a structured document, the customer can provide informed comments and corrections at all stages of development.
- Guarantee to meet expectations: The final result meets expectations, because all details and wishes are taken into account at the initial stage.
For the performer
- Clear understanding of tasks: The team knows what functionality and design should be implemented, which reduces the risk of errors and revisions.
- Optimization of time and resources: TOR helps to plan each stage of work and distribute tasks between specialists.
- Minimization of revisions: The contractor avoids unplanned changes and revisions, since all requirements have been agreed in advance.
- Transparent planning of terms: Thanks to clearly defined stages, the executor can realistically estimate the terms of project implementation.
- Protection against changing requirements: Having a technical task helps to avoid situations where the customer adds new requirements during development without agreeing to an additional budget or deadlines.
Technical task for the site: main sections
General information about the project
- Describes the goals and objectives of the project, its purpose, as well as the key audience. Here the concept of the site is determined: what it should achieve and what problem to solve. It also sets out expectations for the design, style and overall impression the site should make.
Functional requirements
- Includes a list of all functions that should be on the site, for example, search, filters, product catalog, shopping cart, payment system, registration and authorization, comments, reviews, etc. Each function is described in detail, with an explanation of how it should work.
Technical requirements
- Describes technological aspects such as server-side and client-side programming languages, CMS or framework, hosting requirements, support for responsiveness, security, optimization of loading speed, etc. This section helps to determine exactly what technologies will be needed for the implementation of the site.
Site structure
- Includes a diagram of the site structure with main pages and sections (main page, catalog, product page, contacts, blog, etc.). This helps to understand the logic of navigation, the construction of menus and the connections between pages.
Specifics of the online store
- The specifications for the online store describe the functionality and features necessary for e-stores. Includes a detailed description of the product catalog with filtering and sorting by characteristics, the structure of the shopping cart and the ordering process, the functionality of the user's personal account with purchase history and the ability to track order statuses. Integration with payment and logistics systems is also provided. An important aspect — a system for managing promotions, discounts and promotional codes, which allows you to create special offers and configure their display on the site.
Design requirements
- Contains descriptions of the desired style, color scheme, typography, requirements for adaptability and the overall appearance of the site. There may also be examples of competitor sites that the customer likes or elements to avoid.
Content
- Describes the types of content that should be on the site: text blocks, images, videos, downloadable files. The requirements for the quality of images, the amount of text, and the style of the content are specified. It is also determined whether the content will be provided by the customer or needs to be developed.
SEO requirements
- Includes search engine optimization tips: meta tags, URL structure, keywords, speed optimization tips, image compression, sitemap, and more.
Integration
- Lists third-party services and APIs that must be integrated with the site, such as CRM, analytics systems, payment systems, mailing services, social networks. Specific requirements for their implementation are also defined.
Admin panel and content management
- Describes the requirements for the admin panel, the necessary functionality for editing content, managing users, viewing statistics, etc. The purpose of this section — make site management simple and understandable for the administrator.
Testing
- Includes the types of testing that should be performed (functional, load, security, cross-browser and adaptive testing). Also, the requirements for site performance indicators, which are used to assess the project's readiness for launch, are defined here.
Terms of execution
- Sets deadlines for each development phase and expected project completion dates. This helps to control the deadlines and meet the set time limits.
Budget
- Estimating the cost of the project, allocation of funds by stages or blocks of work. Here it is described what is included in the price and what works may be additionally paid for.
A clear structure of the TK with all the main points provides comprehensive planning, which allows you to create a site that meets the requirements and expectations as much as possible.
Technical task for creating the site from Restudio
Stages of writing technical specifications for website development, which our studio can offer:
1. Initial meeting and discussion with the customer
At the first meeting, the general goals and objectives are clarified, the concept, the desired style, and the target audience are discussed. The customer shares their project vision and key features. This stage is important for our studio to get a general idea of the client's expectations.
2. Requirements analysis and market research
After the discussion, our team analyzes the received information, studies the market, competitors and examples of similar projects. The goal — to determine how best to implement the customer's ideas, taking into account trends in the industry and market features.
3. Structuring and concept development
Based on the analysis, the primary structure of the site is developed and conceptual solutions are prepared regarding design, functionality, key pages and user interaction with the site.
4. Creation of the initial technical task for the site
The first example of the TT for site development is compiled, which contains all the main sections: project goals, site structure, functional requirements, integrations, SEO requirements, technical specifications, work stages. The document is provided to the customer for review and comments.
5. Clarification of details and editing
After familiarization, the customer can make clarifications or propose changes. The studio may suggest additional ideas or features to improve the site based on experience. All details are discussed, after which the document is revised according to the received amendments.
6. Estimate time and budget
Based on the final version of the TOR, our team evaluates the scope of work, deadlines and budget. This allows the customer to clearly understand the resources needed to implement the site.
7. Approval of the final version of the TT
After making all the clarifications and agreeing with the client, the final version of the technical specifications for the online store or website is approved by both parties. This is a document that will be the main reference point for the development and control of project implementation.
8. Transfer of TT to the development team
The finished TT is transferred to our development team, which will work with it at each stage of implementation. If necessary, the customer receives consultations on the development process based on the approved TOR.
If you need a competent technical task for creating a website, contact us. Our team will help formulate all the requirements, take into account your wishes and provide a clear plan for the successful implementation of the project.
