Software Technical Specification

I. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the technical specifications for the development of the i-Prime Software of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. It is intended to provide a detailed description to guide the software development team and ensure a shared understanding of the system's functionalities and requirements.

II. System Architecture

The system will follow a three-tier architecture comprising of the Presentation Layer, Business Logic Layer, and Data Access Layer. Each of these layers will have distinct responsibilities and will communicate with each other through well-defined interfaces.

1. Presentation Layer

• Technology: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS

• Responsibility: Handles the user interface and user experience aspects of the application.

2. Business Logic Layer

• Technology: Node.js, Express.js

• Responsibility: Implements the core application logic, processing, and business rules.

3. Data Access Layer

• Technology: MySQL, Sequelize ORM

• Responsibility: Manages data storage and retrieval, database schema, and interactions with the database.

III. Functional Requirements

The following table details the key functional requirements of the application:

Requirement ID	Description	Priority
FR-001	User Registration and Authentication	High
FR-002	Profile Management	Medium
FR-003	Search and Filter Functionality	High
FR-004	Report Generation	Low

IV. Non-Functional Requirements

The system must comply with the following non-functional requirements to ensure reliability, performance, and maintainability:

• Performance: The system should handle up to 1000 concurrent users without degradation in performance.

• Security: All sensitive data must be encrypted and follow best practices for authentication and authorization.

• Scalability: The system architecture should support easy scaling for increased user load.

• Maintainability: The codebase should be modular and well-documented to facilitate easy maintenance and updates.

V. System Interfaces

The application will interact with various external systems and services through well-defined APIs and interfaces:

• RESTful API for client-server communication.

• Third-party authentication APIs (e.g., OAuth for social logins).

• Payment Gateway Integration for processing payments.

• External Data Sources for data enrichment and validation.

VI. Data Model

The following diagram outlines the primary entities in the database and their relationships:

1. Users

• user_id (PK)

• username

• email

• password_hash

• created_at

• updated_at

2. Profiles

• profile_id (PK)

• user_id (FK)

• first_name

• last_name

• bio

• avatar_url

• created_at

• updated_at

3. Posts

• post_id (PK)

• user_id (FK)

• title

• content

• created_at

• updated_at

VII. Implementation Plan

The development of the application will be executed in phases, as outlined below:

1. Phase 1: Requirements gathering and analysis.

2. Phase 2: System design and architecture planning.

3. Phase 3: Development of core functionalities in iterative cycles.

4. Phase 4: Testing and QA to ensure system reliability and performance.

5. Phase 5: Deployment and user training.

6. Phase 6: Post-deployment support and maintenance.

VIII. Testing and Quality Assurance

To ensure the system meets the desired quality standards, the following testing strategies will be employed:

• Unit Testing: Testing individual components for correct functionality.

• Integration Testing: Ensuring different components work together correctly.

• System Testing: Validating the entire system's functionality against the requirements.

• Acceptance Testing: Verifying the system meets user expectations and is ready for deployment.

IX. Risks and Mitigation

Potential risks to the project and their respective mitigation strategies are outlined below:

Risk	Impact	Mitigation
Scope Creep	High	Implement a strict change management process.
Technical Debt	Medium	Adopt best practices and regular code reviews.
Resource Constraints	High	Ensure proper resource planning and allocation.
Integration Issues	Medium	Perform thorough integration testing throughout development.

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