Functional Requirements
1. Inputs
• Search bar
• Drop-down menus
• Hyperlinks that provide access to a registration form and a
log-in option afterwards.
• Widgets which embed related content and services (e.g.,
participation slot booking form)
• A selection of hyperlinks in different font sizes and colours
which provide access to related content (e.g., a “Contact Us”
link permits immediate access to the relevant webpage form)
• Distinguishable and marginally interactive navigational menu,
at the top of the page and in a large font.
• Textual and numerical fields where users input required data
(e.g., booking form)
• Links to external website (e.g., product pages of possible
tournament prizes)
• Social media icons (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) that
provide access to third-party web-based platforms.
2. Processing
• A secure membership registration webpage so that the user
can book his participation slot after creating an account.
• Online and interactive forms (e.g., booking form)
3. Outputs
• Information icons and spot-on hints embedded within
registration and booking forms (e.g., calendar icon next to
event date field)
• Embedded widget list to update and present upcoming
tournaments.
• Downloadable pdf document that presents the tournament
format and locations, states participation requirements and
advertises featured prizes.
• Embedded and interactive Google Map where all current
tournament locations are pinned
• Embedded YouTube player for the users to view advertising
video from our webpage’s YouTube channel.
4. Error Handling
• A “Help” button which provides the user with a hyperlink to
“contact us” online form where he can describe his problem
and expect an answer as well as a “FAQ” hyperlink which
leads him to a section that covers most common issues.
• Greying out invalid options (e.g., a date when all available
slots are booked so it’s not selectable)
• Pop-up notification in case a user error is detected.
• Hint messages when a user inputs invalid data (e.g., “invalid
email format” message when no “@” character is used at
email field) so as to help user come back with the correct
data.
• Use of asterisks to indicate mandatory form fields.
Non-Functional Requirements
1. Resources and Physical Environment
• Equipment: Compatibility with desktop PCs as well as mobile devices
(e.g., smartphones)
• Locations: Accessible from desktop pc environments like homes and
workplaces as well as on-the-go via mobile devices.
• Physical space: Τhe structure of the website makes it responsive to
various screen sizes and through resizing of the browser window no
part of the functionality is lost.
2. Interfaces (including interaction with the user and other applications)
• Smartly designed interface in terms of structure, layout and
formatting.
• User-friendly and aesthetically pleasant interface, achieved by careful
colour scheme and font selections.
• Distinct and interactive navigational menu in a large font at the top of
the page. Constant appearance of this menu.
• Well placed media like photographs, to offer users an instant and
engaging depiction of our services.
• Embedded widgets which provide interaction with selected webpage
content, such as updated tournament schedules and booking forms,
as well as interaction with third-party platforms like YouTube and
google maps.
3. User and Human Factors
• The site aims to reach a fairly heterogeneous group of people, with
an emphasis on those who love sports and running.
• The website aims to reach a large and quite heterogeneous group of
people, so the economic, social or educational background does not
matter much. To achieve this, α clutter-free simple interface along
with easily understandable texts written in understandable English are
provided.
• Regarding the required skill level, fairly minimum computer literacy is
needed so most individuals familiar with using the internet for daily
tasks should have no problem.
4. Performance
• Unproblematic overall performance
• Fast load times and responses on web browsers.
• Smooth scrolling through provided content
• Not excessively mobile data consuming, with on-the-go users in mind.
5. Documentation
• Informative pdf document available for download.
6. Security considerations
• Secure registration and booking webpage to protect sensitive user
data.
7. Quality Assurance
• Low downtime during days before the tournaments when users want
to book their slots