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# Product Context

**Why this project exists, problems it solves, how it should work, and user experience goals**

Last Updated: {{LAST_UPDATED}}  
Primary Users: {{TARGET_USERS}}

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## Why This Exists

### Problem Statement

{{PROBLEM_STATEMENT}}

### Motivation

{{MOTIVATION}}

### Vision

{{VISION}}

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## Problems It Solves

### Problem 1: {{PROBLEM_1_NAME}}

**Current Pain Point:**
{{PROBLEM_1_PAIN_POINT}}

**How This Solves It:**
{{PROBLEM_1_SOLUTION}}

**Expected Impact:**
{{PROBLEM_1_IMPACT}}

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### Problem 2: {{PROBLEM_2_NAME}}

**Current Pain Point:**
{{PROBLEM_2_PAIN_POINT}}

**How This Solves It:**
{{PROBLEM_2_SOLUTION}}

**Expected Impact:**
{{PROBLEM_2_IMPACT}}

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### Problem 3: {{PROBLEM_3_NAME}}

**Current Pain Point:**
{{PROBLEM_3_PAIN_POINT}}

**How This Solves It:**
{{PROBLEM_3_SOLUTION}}

**Expected Impact:**
{{PROBLEM_3_IMPACT}}

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## How It Should Work

### User Flows

#### Primary User Flow: {{FLOW_1_NAME}}

1. {{FLOW_1_STEP_1}}
2. {{FLOW_1_STEP_2}}
3. {{FLOW_1_STEP_3}}
4. {{FLOW_1_STEP_4}}

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#### Secondary User Flow: {{FLOW_2_NAME}}

1. {{FLOW_2_STEP_1}}
2. {{FLOW_2_STEP_2}}
3. {{FLOW_2_STEP_3}}

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### Key Interactions

#### Interaction Pattern 1: {{INTERACTION_1_NAME}}

**When it happens:** {{INTERACTION_1_WHEN}}

**How it works:** {{INTERACTION_1_HOW}}

**Expected outcome:** {{INTERACTION_1_OUTCOME}}

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#### Interaction Pattern 2: {{INTERACTION_2_NAME}}

**When it happens:** {{INTERACTION_2_WHEN}}

**How it works:** {{INTERACTION_2_HOW}}

**Expected outcome:** {{INTERACTION_2_OUTCOME}}

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#### Interaction Pattern 3: {{INTERACTION_3_NAME}}

**When it happens:** {{INTERACTION_3_WHEN}}

**How it works:** {{INTERACTION_3_HOW}}

**Expected outcome:** {{INTERACTION_3_OUTCOME}}

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## User Experience Goals

### UX Principles

- {{UX_PRINCIPLE_1}}
- {{UX_PRINCIPLE_2}}
- {{UX_PRINCIPLE_3}}

### Usability Requirements

- {{USABILITY_REQUIREMENT_1}}
- {{USABILITY_REQUIREMENT_2}}

### Accessibility Requirements

- {{ACCESSIBILITY_REQUIREMENT_1}}
- {{ACCESSIBILITY_REQUIREMENT_2}}

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## Target Users

### User Persona 1: {{PERSONA_1_NAME}}

**Role:** {{PERSONA_1_ROLE}}

**Motivations:**
- {{PERSONA_1_MOTIVATION_1}}
- {{PERSONA_1_MOTIVATION_2}}

**Pain Points:**
- {{PERSONA_1_PAIN_1}}
- {{PERSONA_1_PAIN_2}}

**Key Needs:**
- {{PERSONA_1_NEED_1}}
- {{PERSONA_1_NEED_2}}

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### User Persona 2: {{PERSONA_2_NAME}}

**Role:** {{PERSONA_2_ROLE}}

**Motivations:**
- {{PERSONA_2_MOTIVATION_1}}
- {{PERSONA_2_MOTIVATION_2}}

**Pain Points:**
- {{PERSONA_2_PAIN_1}}
- {{PERSONA_2_PAIN_2}}

**Key Needs:**
- {{PERSONA_2_NEED_1}}
- {{PERSONA_2_NEED_2}}

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### User Persona 3: {{PERSONA_3_NAME}}

**Role:** {{PERSONA_3_ROLE}}

**Motivations:**
- {{PERSONA_3_MOTIVATION_1}}
- {{PERSONA_3_MOTIVATION_2}}

**Pain Points:**
- {{PERSONA_3_PAIN_1}}
- {{PERSONA_3_PAIN_2}}

**Key Needs:**
- {{PERSONA_3_NEED_1}}
- {{PERSONA_3_NEED_2}}

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## Related Documents

- **Project Brief:** See `projectbrief.md` for scope and requirements
- **System Patterns:** See `systemPatterns.md` for how it's built
- **Tech Context:** See `techContext.md` for technology stack
- **Active Context:** See `activeContext.md` for current work
- **Progress:** See `progress.md` for status and milestones

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**Note:** This document explains the WHY behind the product. Reference this when making decisions about UX, features, and user flows.