From PRD to Prompt

As a PM, you already know how to write requirements. The key insight is that a good prompt IS a mini-PRD. The same skills that make you good at product specifications make you good at vibe coding.

The Anatomy of a Great Prompt

1. Context (The "Why")

Set the stage. What's the project? What exists already?

"I'm building a task management app for a small team. We already have a basic list view working."

2. Objective (The "What")

What specific thing do you want to build or change?

"Add a feature to mark tasks as complete with a checkbox."

3. Requirements (The "How")

Specific behaviors and constraints.

"When clicked, the checkbox should toggle. Completed tasks should have strikethrough text."

💡 Pro Tip

When stuck, ask Claude to help: "I want to add X feature but I'm not sure how to specify it. Can you ask me clarifying questions?"