Engineering Copilot — Prototype PRD

1. Product Overview

Engineering Copilot is a web app for financial services developers. It aids in code generation and optimization using AI, improving productivity and reducing development time.

2. Users

• Primary User: Software developers in financial services.
• Secondary User: Engineering managers overseeing development teams.

3. Core Workflow

1. User selects project type (e.g., API, web app).
2. User inputs requirements or specifications.
3. The app generates code snippets based on user input.
4. User reviews and integrates generated code into their project.

4. Key Features

• AI-Powered Code Generation — Automatically generates code snippets from user specifications.
• Real-time Collaboration — Multiple users can edit and review code simultaneously.
• Project Templates — Pre-built templates for common financial applications.
• Integrated Documentation — Provides relevant coding guidelines and best practices.
• Version Control — Allows users to save, track, and manage code changes.

5. Sample Data

• Project Record 1: { "name": "Customer API", "type": "REST", "status": "In Progress" }
• Project Record 2: { "name": "Loan Calculator", "type": "Web App", "status": "Completed" }
• Project Record 3: { "name": "Transaction History", "type": "API", "status": "In Development" }

6. Design Notes

• Single-page Next.js app, Shadcn UI, Tailwind CSS, dark mode.
• Dashboard layout with sidebar navigation.
• Realistic mock data throughout, no empty states.
• Core workflow only — no auth, no settings.
• Use common lucide-react icons: Home, Settings, BarChart3, Users, FileText, Search, Bell, ChevronRight.