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NDUNG?U JEFFERSON MARIRA
NDUNG?U JEFFERSON MARIRA

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Draft System Specification Documentation

Systems Requirements Specification (SRS) Document

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction

    • 1.1 Purpose
    • 1.2 Scope
    • 1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
    • 1.4 References
    • 1.5 Overview
  2. Overall Description

    • 2.1 Product Perspective
    • 2.2 Product Functions
    • 2.3 User Classes and Characteristics
    • 2.4 Operating Environment
    • 2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints
  3. Specific Requirements

    • 3.1 Functional Requirements
    • 3.2 Non-Functional Requirements
    • 3.3 Interface Requirements
  4. Use Cases

    • 4.1 Use Case Diagram
    • 4.2 Use Case Descriptions
  5. Acceptance Criteria

  6. Appendix

    • 6.1 Glossary
    • 6.2 Document History

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

This document specifies the requirements for the [Project Name] system. It is intended for stakeholders including project managers, developers, and end-users.

1.2 Scope

The [Project Name] system aims to [briefly describe the purpose and goals of the system]. It will provide functionalities such as [list key features].

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

  • SRS: Systems Requirements Specification
  • API: Application Programming Interface
  • UI: User Interface

1.4 References

  • [Reference documents, if any]
  • [Standards relevant to the project]

1.5 Overview

This document is structured to cover overall system requirements, detailed functional and non-functional specifications, and use case scenarios.


2. Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective

The system will be a standalone application with web-based capabilities, designed to integrate with existing systems via APIs.

2.2 Product Functions

  • User authentication and management
  • Data input and retrieval
  • Reporting and analytics
  • Integration with third-party services

2.3 User Classes and Characteristics

  • End Users: Require intuitive UI for daily tasks.
  • Administrators: Need advanced functionalities for user management and data handling.

2.4 Operating Environment

The system will operate in a cloud environment, supporting major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari).

2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints

  • Must comply with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations.
  • Must be scalable to accommodate growing user demands.

3. Specific Requirements

3.1 Functional Requirements

  1. User Registration: Users shall be able to register with email and password.
  2. Login: Users shall authenticate using email and password.
  3. Data Management: Users shall create, read, update, and delete data entries.

3.2 Non-Functional Requirements

  • Performance: The system should support 100 concurrent users with response times under 2 seconds.
  • Security: Must implement data encryption and secure API access.

3.3 Interface Requirements

  • User Interface: Must be responsive and accessible.
  • API Interface: Must expose endpoints for third-party integration.

4. Use Cases

4.1 Use Case Diagram

[Insert use case diagram here]

4.2 Use Case Descriptions

Use Case 1: User Registration

  • Actors: End User
  • Preconditions: User is not logged in.
  • Postconditions: User is registered and can log in.

Use Case 2: Data Entry

  • Actors: End User
  • Preconditions: User is logged in.
  • Postconditions: Data is saved in the system.

5. Acceptance Criteria

  • All functional requirements must be met and validated through user testing.
  • Performance criteria must be achieved under load testing conditions.

6. Appendix

6.1 Glossary

  • Authentication: The process of verifying user identity.

6.2 Document History

  • Version 1.0: Initial draft
  • Version 1.1: Incorporated feedback from review sessions

This draft outlines the comprehensive requirements for the [Project Name] system and incorporates feedback from previous tasks to ensure clarity and completeness. Further refinements will be made based on ongoing stakeholder discussions.

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