Glossary - Index by Category
Browse SpecWeave terminology organized by topic.
Core Concepts
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Criteria (AC) | Specific, measurable conditions that must be met for a user story to be complete |
| Increment | A unit of work representing a feature, enhancement, or fix with unique ID |
| Living Docs | Self-updating documentation synchronized with code |
| SpecWeave | Spec-driven development framework with AI-powered implementation |
| User Story (US) | High-level feature description from user's perspective |
Development & Architecture
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| ADR (Architecture Decision Record) | Document capturing important architectural decisions |
| Hook | Script executing automatically at specific workflow points |
| Task | Specific, actionable work item within an increment |
| TDD (Test-Driven Development) | Development approach where tests are written first |
| Model Hints | Task annotations for AI model selection |