Update Product Catalog: Feature Request

Hey everyone! Let's dive into a crucial feature request: the ability to update products in our catalog. This is super important for keeping our product information accurate and up-to-date, which ultimately leads to a better experience for our customers. Here’s the breakdown:

As a...

[role] (e.g., Catalog Manager, Product Admin)

I need...

[function] (e.g., to be able to edit product details such as name, description, price, images, etc.)

So that...

[benefit] (e.g., our customers see the most current and accurate product information, we can quickly adjust pricing based on market changes, we can easily correct errors or update product specifications)

Details and Assumptions

[document what you know] Let's brainstorm what we already know about this. For example:

• What product attributes need to be editable? (Name, Description, Price, Images, Inventory, Categories, etc.)
• Do we need version control or an audit trail for product updates?
• What user roles should have permission to update products?
• How will updates be reflected on the storefront (immediately or after a review process)?
• What about handling updates to products that are currently in active orders?
• Do we need to support bulk updates?
• How will we handle potential data conflicts or validation issues?

These are just some initial thoughts, guys. We need to flesh this out so we have a clear picture of what’s involved.

Acceptance Criteria

Given [some context] (e.g., I am logged in as a Catalog Manager and I am viewing the product catalog)
When [certain action is taken] (e.g., I select a product and click "Edit", I modify the product name and description, and I click "Save")
Then [the outcome of action is observed] (e.g., the product details are updated in the catalog, an audit log entry is created, the updated information is displayed on the storefront)

Let’s nail down some specific scenarios using the Gherkin syntax. This will help us define exactly what we expect from this feature. For instance:

• Scenario: Update Product Name and Description

  Given I am logged in as a Catalog Manager
  And I am viewing the product catalog
  When I select a product and click "Edit"
  And I modify the product name to "Awesome Widget 2.0"
  And I update the product description
  And I click "Save"
  Then the product name in the catalog is updated to "Awesome Widget 2.0"
  And the product description is updated
  And an audit log entry is created
  

• Scenario: Update Product Price

  Given I am logged in as a Catalog Manager
  And I am viewing the product catalog
  When I select a product and click "Edit"
  And I change the price from $19.99 to $24.99
  And I click "Save"
  Then the product price in the catalog is updated to $24.99
  And an audit log entry is created
  

We should also consider negative scenarios, such as:

• Trying to save invalid data (e.g., a price that is not a number).
• Trying to update a product without the necessary permissions.

By thinking through these scenarios, we can ensure we build a robust and user-friendly feature. Let's get your thoughts and ideas on this!