DigiMart

Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for Your E-Commerce Website

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this SRS document is to define the requirements for developing an e-commerce website. This website will allow users to browse, search, and purchase products online. It also provides a platform for sellers to list and manage their products.

1.2 Scope

The e-commerce website will have a range of functionalities, including user registration, product listing, search and filter, shopping cart, order management, and secure payment processing. The primary stakeholders are the end-users (customers), sellers, and administrators.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

UI: User Interface

UX: User Experience

SKU: Stock Keeping Unit

SEO: Search Engine Optimization

API: Application Programming Interface

1.4 References

Web Development Standards

UI/UX Guidelines

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2. Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective

The e-commerce website will be a standalone web application with a responsive design compatible with desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. It will integrate with third-party payment gateways and shipping services.

2.2 Product Features

User Management: Registration, login, profile management

Product Management: Product listing, categorization, inventory tracking

Shopping Cart: Add, remove, and modify products in the cart

Payment Processing: Integration with major payment providers

Order Management: Order tracking, history, and status updates

Admin Dashboard: For managing users, orders, and website content

2.3 User Classes and Characteristics

1. Customers: Can browse, search, and purchase products.

2. Sellers: Can list and manage products for sale.

3. Administrators: Can manage users, products, orders, and site content.

2.4 Operating Environment

Web Application: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

Backend: Node.js, Express.js (or similar), MongoDB/MySQL

Server: Linux-based server environment

Payment Gateway: PayPal, Stripe, and other integrations

2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints

Compliance with security protocols, including SSL encryption and data privacy regulations.

Scalability to handle high traffic volumes.

2.6 Assumptions and Dependencies

Users have access to internet and compatible browsers.

Dependence on third-party services for payment and shipping.

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3. Functional Requirements

3.1 User Registration and Login

1. FR-1: Users should be able to register using an email address and password.

2. FR-2: Users should have the option to log in via social media accounts (Google, Facebook).

3. FR-3: Users should be able to reset their password if forgotten.

3.2 Product Browsing and Searching

1. FR-4: Users should be able to browse products by category.

2. FR-5: Users should be able to search for products by keywords, price, and rating.

3. FR-6: Users should be able to filter search results by various criteria (e.g., price range, brand).

3.3 Product Details and Reviews

1. FR-7: Users should be able to view detailed information for each product, including price, description, and images.

2. FR-8: Users should be able to view and submit reviews and ratings for products.

3.4 Shopping Cart

1. FR-9: Users should be able to add products to their shopping cart.

2. FR-10: Users should be able to modify quantities or remove items from the cart.

3. FR-11: Users should be able to view a summary of items in their cart, including total cost.

3.5 Payment Processing

1. FR-12: The system should support multiple payment methods (credit card, PayPal).

2. FR-13: The system should validate payment details before confirming the order.

3. FR-14: Users should receive a confirmation of successful payment.

3.6 Order Management

1. FR-15: Users should be able to view their order history and current order status.

2. FR-16: Users should receive notifications for order status updates (e.g., order shipped, delivered).

3.7 Seller Management

1. FR-17: Sellers should be able to register, list products, and manage inventory.

2. FR-18: Sellers should be able to view and manage their sales and order history.

3.8 Admin Dashboard

1. FR-19: Admins should be able to manage all user accounts.

2. FR-20: Admins should be able to add, modify, or delete products.

3. FR-21: Admins should be able to view reports on sales and user activity.

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4. Non-Functional Requirements

4.1 Performance Requirements

1. NFR-1: The website should load within 3 seconds on average.

2. NFR-2: The system should support up to 500 concurrent users without performance degradation.

4.2 Security Requirements

1. NFR-3: All sensitive user data (e.g., passwords, payment information) must be encrypted.

2. NFR-4: The system must implement two-factor authentication for added security.

4.3 Usability Requirements

1. NFR-6: The website should be accessible and responsive on both mobile and desktop devices.

2. NFR-7: The UI should be intuitive and easy to navigate, with minimal training required for sellers and admins.

4.4 Reliability Requirements

1. NFR-8: The system should have an uptime of 99.9%.

4.5 Maintainability Requirements

1. NFR-10: The codebase should be modular to facilitate easy updates and maintenance.

2. NFR-11: Documentation should be maintained for both developers and users.

4.6 Scalability Requirements

1. NFR-12: The system should be scalable to accommodate an increase in users and transactions.

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5. External Interface Requirements

5.1 User Interfaces

UI-1: Login, registration, and user profile pages.

UI-2: Product browsing, search, and product details pages.

UI-3: Shopping cart and checkout pages.

UI-4: Admin dashboard for managing users, products, and orders.

5.3 Software Interfaces

SI-1: Payment gateway APIs (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

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6. Other Requirements

6.2 Ethical Requirements

Transparency with users about data collection and usage.

Fair and unbiased display of products in search results.