Software Technical Specification
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
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Technology: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS
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Responsibility: Handles the user interface and user experience aspects of the application.
2. Business Logic Layer
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Technology: Node.js, Express.js
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Responsibility: Implements the core application logic, processing, and business rules.
3. Data Access Layer
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Technology: MySQL, Sequelize ORM
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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 |
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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:
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Performance: The system should handle up to 1000 concurrent users without degradation in performance.
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Security: All sensitive data must be encrypted and follow best practices for authentication and authorization.
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Scalability: The system architecture should support easy scaling for increased user load.
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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:
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RESTful API for client-server communication.
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Third-party authentication APIs (e.g., OAuth for social logins).
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Payment Gateway Integration for processing payments.
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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
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user_id (PK)
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username
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email
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password_hash
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created_at
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updated_at
2. Profiles
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profile_id (PK)
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user_id (FK)
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first_name
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last_name
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bio
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avatar_url
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created_at
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updated_at
3. Posts
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post_id (PK)
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user_id (FK)
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title
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content
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created_at
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updated_at
VII. Implementation Plan
The development of the application will be executed in phases, as outlined below:
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Phase 1: Requirements gathering and analysis.
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Phase 2: System design and architecture planning.
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Phase 3: Development of core functionalities in iterative cycles.
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Phase 4: Testing and QA to ensure system reliability and performance.
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Phase 5: Deployment and user training.
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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:
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Unit Testing: Testing individual components for correct functionality.
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Integration Testing: Ensuring different components work together correctly.
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System Testing: Validating the entire system's functionality against the requirements.
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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 |
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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. |