Key Takeaway
AI feature design docs that include explicit evaluation criteria and rollout gates prevent the common failure mode of shipping a prototype directly to production.
When to Use This Template
Use this design doc template before starting development on any AI-powered feature. It covers the additional dimensions that AI features require beyond standard feature design: model selection rationale, evaluation methodology, gradual rollout with quality gates, and ongoing monitoring commitments. The template is designed to align engineering, product, and leadership stakeholders on both the opportunity and the operational commitment an AI feature entails.
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