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:

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:

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