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Functional Requirements
- User Management:
- Account Creation: Users should be able to register an account using email, social media, or mobile number.
- Profile Management: Users can update personal information, manage addresses, and track order history.
- Authentication & Authorization: Secure login and logout functionalities, password recovery, and user role management (e.g., admin, customer).
- Product Management:
- Product Listings: Admins can add, edit, and delete products. Products should have details like name, description, price, and images.
- Categories & Filters: Products should be organized into categories and filters (e.g., type, brand, price range) for easier navigation.
- Stock Management: Track inventory levels and notify users when products are out of stock or low in stock.
- Search Functionality:
- Keyword Search: Users can search for products using keywords.
- Advanced Search: Filters for narrowing search results based on various attributes (e.g., price, category, brand).
- Shopping Cart:
- Add/Remove Items: Users can add or remove items from their cart.
- View Cart: Users can view the contents of their cart, including item details and total price.
- Update Quantities: Users can change the quantity of items in their cart.
- Checkout Process:
- Order Review: Users can review their cart before finalizing the purchase.
- Payment Integration: Support for various payment methods (e.g., credit/debit cards, PayPal, digital wallets).
- Shipping Options: Users can select shipping methods and view associated costs.
- Order Confirmation: Generate an order confirmation with details sent via email or SMS.
- Customer Support:
- Contact Us Form: Users can submit inquiries or issues.
- Live Chat: Real-time chat support for immediate assistance.
- FAQs: A section for frequently asked questions to assist users with common issues.
- Reviews & Ratings:
- Product Reviews: Users can leave reviews and rate products.
- Moderation: Admins can manage and moderate reviews to ensure quality.
- Promotions & Discounts:
- Coupons & Codes: Users can apply discount codes or coupons at checkout.
- Special Offers: Admins can create and manage promotional offers or bundles.
- Order Management:
- Order Tracking: Users can track the status of their orders.
- Order History: Users can view past orders and re-order items.
- Returns & Refunds: Users can request returns or refunds, and admins can process these requests.
- Notifications:
- Email/SMS Alerts: Notify users about order status, promotions, and account activities.
Non-Functional Requirements
- Performance:
- Speed: The website should load quickly and handle high traffic volumes efficiently.
- Scalability: The system should be able to scale to accommodate increasing numbers of users and products.
- Security:
- Data Protection: Implement measures to protect user data, including encryption and secure storage.
- Secure Transactions: Ensure payment transactions are processed securely using SSL/TLS.
- Compliance: Adhere to data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Usability:
- User Interface: The website should have an intuitive and user-friendly design.
- Accessibility: Ensure the site is accessible to users with disabilities, following WCAG guidelines.
- Reliability:
- Uptime: Ensure high availability with minimal downtime.
- Backup & Recovery: Regular backups and a disaster recovery plan to protect data and ensure business continuity.
- Maintainability:
- Code Quality: The code should be well-structured and documented for ease of maintenance.
- Update Management: The system should be easy to update with new features and patches.
- Compatibility:
- Browser Support: The website should be compatible with major web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
- Mobile Responsiveness: The site should be fully responsive and functional on various mobile devices and screen sizes.
- Localization:
- Multilingual Support: Support for multiple languages if targeting a global audience.
- Currency: Ability to handle different currencies if operating internationally.
- Analytics & Reporting:
- Traffic Analysis: Tools for monitoring and analyzing site traffic and user behavior.
- Sales Reports: Generate reports on sales performance, product trends, and customer insights.