What is a Functional Specification? Project Management in Under 5

The video tutorial explains functional specifications, which are formal documents used in technical and software projects to outline system functions, capabilities, and interactions. It highlights the importance of interfaces and clarifies that functional specifications focus on what users will receive from the system, not how it will be implemented. The manual-first approach is discussed, where a user manual is written first and used as a basis for the functional specification. The tutorial also covers project definition deliverables, including requirements and objectives, and emphasizes the importance of balancing time, cost, and quality constraints. Functional specifications serve as a technical response to project needs and initiate technical discussions about project delivery.

Describe the 'write the manual first' approach to developing a functional specification.

What are the key components that a functional specification must address?