ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Design specification

A design specification is like a map that tells people who are making something what they need to do. Just like if you were going on a trip, you would need directions to get there. The design specification tells the people making something (like a toy or a website) how to build it.

It's important for the people making something to follow the design specification so that they know what they're supposed to do and how they're supposed to do it. For example, if you were making a toy, the design specification might tell you what materials to use, how big the toy should be, what colors it should be, and how it should work.

It's like a recipe for making something - if you follow the instructions step by step, you'll end up with something that looks and works the way it's supposed to. The design specification is the recipe for making something.