Remote Design Docs (Definition & Use Cases)

Remote design docs outline proposals, architectures, or processes in a format teams can review asynchronously.

What Are Remote Design Docs?

They outline problem statements, solutions, assumptions, and risks in a structured document accessible asynchronously.

What They Usually Include

  • Problem definition and goals
  • Proposed solution
  • Risks and dependencies
  • Open questions

Benefits

  • Improves clarity
  • Supports async collaboration
  • Speeds up decision-making

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