Software Development User Story

User Persona

The target users for this feature are tech-savvy professionals who rely heavily on software dashboards for daily work activities. They value efficiency, personalization, and seamless user interfaces.

User Requirements

Functional Requirements

• Users must be able to add and remove widgets from the dashboard.

• Users should have the ability to rearrange widgets using drag-and-drop functionality.

• Users need the option to resize widgets to fit their screen space optimally.

• There should be a selection of pre-designed widget themes to choose from.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The dashboard should load customized settings within two seconds.

• Widget customization should be intuitive and user-friendly.

• All personalization settings must be saved and applied automatically during login.

Acceptance Criteria

Criteria	Detail
Widget Addition/Removal	Users can add/remove widgets, and changes reflect instantly on the dashboard.
Drag-and-Drop	Widgets can be rearranged effortlessly via drag-and-drop, maintaining widget state and data.
Widget Resizing	Users can resize widgets by dragging corners, with automatic content adjustment for the new size.
Theme Selection	A minimum of five themes is available, and theme changes apply instantly to all widgets.

Benefits

• Enhanced productivity through a tailored dashboard experience.

• Increased user satisfaction due to the ability to customize appearance and layout.

• Reduced time navigating and interacting with unnecessary features and information.

Technical Considerations

Implementation will require updates to the dashboard UI/UX design to incorporate customization features. Additionally, backend support for saving and retrieving user-specific widget configurations will be necessary. Cross-browser compatibility and responsive design must be maintained throughout development.

Conclusion

Introducing customizable widgets to the user's dashboard will significantly enhance the application’s effectiveness and user satisfaction by allowing individuals to tailor their work interface to better suit their needs.