E-commerce Product Requirements Document

E-commerce Product Requirements Document (PRD)

I. Introduction

Product Name: [product name]

Overview: This document outlines the requirements for the development of [product name], an e-commerce platform catering to various businesses.

Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide clear guidance and specifications for product development in the e-commerce domain.

Scope and Objectives: [product name] aims to provide a seamless shopping experience for customers and efficient management tools for businesses.

II. Stakeholders

Client

Project Manager

Development Team Lead

UX/UI Designer

Quality Assurance Analyst

Marketing Manager

III. Regulatory Compliance

Compliance Requirements:

GDPR: Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards for data privacy and security.
PCI DSS: Adhere to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for payment processing security.

IV. Technical Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Requirement	Description
1	Minimum 8GB RAM
2	Quad-core processor

Software Requirements

Requirement	Description
1	Node.js v14 or higher
2	MongoDB v4 or higher

Integration Requirements

Integration	Description
1	Integration with payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
2	Integration with shipping providers (e.g., UPS, FedEx)

V. Functional Requirements

Feature 1: Product Catalog

Use Case	Users can browse through a catalog of products.
Acceptance Criteria	Users can filter products by category, view product details, and add products to the shopping cart.

Feature 2: Shopping Cart

Use Case	Users can add products to a shopping cart and proceed to checkout.
Acceptance Criteria	Users can view and edit the contents of the shopping cart, apply discounts, and calculate shipping costs.

VI. User Experience (UX) Design

Wireframes or Mockups: [Attach wireframes/mockups]
Design Principles:

Principle 1: Clean and intuitive user interface with easy navigation.
Principle 2: Mobile responsiveness for seamless browsing on all devices.

VII. Security and Privacy

Data Encryption

Requirement	Description
1	Encrypt sensitive customer data (e.g., payment information) to ensure confidentiality.
2	Implement secure login mechanisms with multi-factor authentication for administrators.

Access Control

Requirement	Description
1	Role-based access control (RBAC) to restrict access to sensitive administrative functionalities.
2	Log and monitor user activities to detect and prevent unauthorized access.

VIII. Testing and Quality Assurance

Testing Strategy:

Type of Testing: Automated testing with Jest and Selenium.
Test Cases: Unit tests for backend functionalities and end-to-end tests for user flows.

Quality Assurance Processes:

Process 1: Conduct thorough testing of each feature before deployment to ensure functionality and usability.
Process 2: Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments regularly to identify and mitigate potential risks.

IX. Deployment and Implementation

Deployment Strategy:

Strategy: Continuous deployment with Docker and Kubernetes.
Rollout Plan: Gradual rollout to production servers with blue-green deployment strategy for minimal downtime.

Training and Onboarding:

Training Materials: Develop user manuals and training videos for administrators and customer support teams.
Onboarding Process: Conduct training sessions for administrators to familiarize them with the platform's features and functionalities.

X. Maintenance and Support

Post-launch Support:

Support Plan: Dedicated support team available 24/7 for assistance with technical issues and inquiries.
Bug Tracking: Utilize bug tracking system to report and resolve software defects in a timely manner.

Software Updates:

Schedule: Regular software updates scheduled quarterly with new features, bug fixes, and security patches.
Process: Automated update process with version control to ensure seamless deployment and rollback capabilities.

XI. Documentation

User Manuals:

Develop comprehensive user guides for administrators and customer support representatives.

Technical Documentation:

Document API specifications and system architecture for developers and system administrators.

Training Materials:

Prepare training materials including video tutorials and interactive demos for end-users and support teams.

XII. Approval

Approval:
This E-commerce Product Requirements Document is hereby approved by the undersigned stakeholders:

Client Representative: [your name]
Company: [your company name]

Company Address: [your company address]

Company Email: [your company email]

Company Website: [your company website]