SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SRS DOCUMENT

E-BUY

Team 5
21BCE9802 CHETHAN ARURU
21bce9159 RUGADA VENKATESH
21BCE9421 CH SIVANANDA
21BCE8883 M.SHAILENDRA 21BCE8009
ARAVIND
21Bce7699 B.ANISH VARMA
21BCE9946 MEESALA ABHINAY
1.0Introduction

Purpose: -
This project is the implementation of an Online Shopping System that is useful
for both sellers and buyers in our project. This Java-based system enables buyers
to conveniently purchase products directly from the sellers through our website,
offering significant time and cost savings. Sellers benefit from the system as well,
as it provides them with a platform to attract a broader customer base and
facilitates cashless transactions, promoting efficiency and convenience in the
shopping process.

Scope: -
The project scope for an E-buy system includes creating a user-friendly interface
for browsing and purchasing products, allowing sellers to manage inventory,
implementing search and filtering options, ensuring secure authentication and
payment processing, managing orders and returns, integrating with payment
gateways, incorporating feedback and reviews, optimizing for mobile devices,
tracking sales and user behavior, providing customer support, personalizing the
experience, and integrating with existing systems for seamless operations.

Overview: -
This E-Buy project aims to develop an online shopping system that facilitates
seamless transactions between buyers and sellers. Key features include an
intuitive user interface for browsing and purchasing products, robust product
management tools for sellers, efficient search and filtering functionality, secure
authentication, and payment processing, comprehensive order management
capabilities, integration with multiple payment gateways, provision for feedback
and reviews, mobile responsiveness, analytics for tracking sales and user
behavior, customer support channels, localization options, and integration with
existing systems for streamlined operations. This project seeks to enhance the
online shopping experience by providing a convenient, secure, and user-friendly
platform for buyers and sellers alike.
Description of project: -
The E-Buy project is an advanced online shopping platform that facilitates
seamless transactions between buyers and sellers. It features an intuitive interface
for buyers to easily browse and purchase products, while sellers benefit from
robust inventory management tools. Security measures ensure safe authentication
and payment processing, with efficient order tracking and support for returns.
Integration with multiple payment gateways allows for smooth transactions,
while feedback and review features enhance user trust. Mobile responsiveness
and analytics tools optimize the platform for performance and user experience.
Customer support and localization options further enhance satisfaction, while
integration with existing systems streamlines operations for sellers. Overall,
EBuy aims to redefine the online shopping experience with its secure, convenient,
and reliable platform.

2.0 General Description:

The E-buy website is an online platform designed to facilitate seamless electronic
transactions between buyers and sellers. It serves as a virtual marketplace where
users can browse, search for, and purchase a wide variety of products from
different vendors. The platform aims to provide a user-friendly experience,
ensuring convenience, security, and reliability throughout the buying process.

2.1 Product Perspective:

The E-buy website operates within the context of the larger e-commerce industry.
It interfaces with various stakeholders, including buyers, sellers, payment
gateways, and shipping providers. The platform integrates features for product
listings, order management, payment processing, and customer support. It may
also interact with external systems for inventory management, marketing
analytics, and regulatory compliance.
2.2 Product Functions:

1. Product Listings: Allow sellers to create detailed listings for their

products, including images, descriptions, and pricing information.
2. Search and Filter: Enable users to search for products based on
keywords, categories, price range, and other filters.
3. Shopping Cart: Allow users to add items to a virtual shopping cart for
later purchase.
4. Secure Checkout: Provide a secure and streamlined checkout process,
including options for payment methods and shipping addresses.
5. Order Management: Allow users to track the status of their orders, view
order history, and manage returns and refunds.

6. User Accounts: Enable users to create accounts, manage their profiles, and
save preferences for future purchases.

7. Ratings and Reviews: Allow users to rate and review products,

contributing to the overall reputation of sellers and products.
8. Customer Support: Provide channels for users to contact customer
support for assistance with orders, payments, or other inquiries.

2.3 User Characteristics:

The E-buy website caters to a diverse range of users, including:

1. Buyers: Individuals or businesses looking to purchase products online.

2. Sellers: Individuals or businesses interested in selling products through the
platform.

2.4 General Constraints:

1. Regulatory Compliance: The platform must comply with relevant laws
and regulations governing e-commerce, data protection, and consumer rights.
2. Technical Infrastructure: The performance and scalability of the website
are constrained by the underlying technical infrastructure, including servers,
databases, and network resources.
3. Security: The platform must implement robust security measures to
protect user data, prevent fraud, and safeguard transactions.
4. User Experience: The design and functionality of the website are
constrained by usability principles, accessibility standards, and compatibility
across different devices and browsers.

2.5 Assumptions and Dependencies:

1. Internet Connectivity: Users are assumed to have access to a reliable

internet connection to use the website.
2. Payment Processing: The platform depends on third-party payment
gateways to process transactions securely.
3. Product Availability: The availability of products listed on the website is
dependent on the inventory maintained by sellers.
4. Legal Compliance: The platform assumes sellers will comply with
relevant laws and regulations when listing products and conducting transactions.
5. Customer Trust: The success of the platform depends on building and
maintaining trust among users through transparent policies, reliable
services, and responsive customer support.

Specific Requirements: -
Enable secure account creation and login for personalized access for both buyer
and seller.
Provide a detailed product catalog with descriptions, images, and prices,
categorized for easy and informative browsing.
Allow users to add items to a cart, give and read reviews of products, and proceed
to checkout.
Integrate with multiple payment gateways to support various payment methods.
Equip sellers with tools for order processing, tracking, and managing returns or
cancellations of orders.

Offer robust search and filtering options for efficient product discovery.

Implement strong security measures to safeguard user data and transactions.

Enable users to leave feedback and reviews on products.

Optimize the platform for seamless browsing and transactions on mobile devices.
Provide analytics tools for sales tracking, traffic monitoring, and user behavior
analysis.

Offer customer support via live chat, email, or phone.

Support multiple currencies for a personalized shopping experience.

3.1.1 User Interface

1)User Authentication and Authorization:

SRS 001: Implement password hashing and salting techniques for secure storage
of user passwords.
SRS 002: Offer features like password reset and two-factor authentication for
enhanced security.
SRS 003: Define different user roles (e.g., regular user, administrator) with
varying levels of access permissions.

2)Product Management:
SRS 004: Include features for batch uploading and updating product information
to streamline administrative tasks.

SRS 005: Support multiple product attributes such as size, color, and variants.

SRS 006: Enable administrators to set product availability, pricing, and discounts.

3)Shopping Cart and Checkout:

SRS 007: Allow users to save their shopping cart for future sessions.
SRS 008: Provide real-time calculation of taxes and shipping costs during
checkout.
SRS 009: Offer guest checkout options for users who prefer not to create an
account.

4)Order Management:
SRS 010: Implement order tracking functionality so users can monitor the status
of their shipments.
SRS 011: Generate comprehensive reports on sales, revenue, and inventory
levels.
SRS 012: Integrate with third-party logistics services for seamless order
fulfillment.

5)Search and Navigation:

SRS 013: Implement autocomplete and suggest features to assist users in finding
products quickly.
SRS 014: Utilize faceted search to allow users to refine their search results based
on various criteria.
SRS 015: Implement breadcrumb navigation and clear category structures for
intuitive browsing.
6)Responsive Design and Performance:

SRS 016: Optimize images and content for fast loading times on all devices.
SRS 017: Utilize techniques like lazy loading to improve page loading
performance.
SRS 018: Conduct regular performance testing and optimization to ensure a
smooth user experience, especially during peak traffic periods.

3.2 Performance requirements:

SRS 019: Response Time: Specify the maximum acceptable time for pages to
load and transactions to process.

SRS 020: Scalability: Determine how the system should handle increased traffic
and transactions over time without compromising performance.

SRS 021: Availability: Specify the desired uptime percentage, ensuring the
platform is accessible to users whenever they need it.

SRS 022: Reliability: Define how often the system should experience failures or
errors and establish measures to minimize downtime.

SRS 023: Concurrency: Determine the maximum number of simultaneous users

the system should support without performance degradation.

SRS 024: Data Throughput: Specify the rate at which data should be processed
and transferred between the server and the customer.
SRS 025: Security: Ensure that the platform can handle sensitive information
securely, including payment transactions and user data.

SRS 026: Search Performance: Define expectations for search functionality

response times, especially for large catalogs.

3.3 Design constraints:

SRS 027: Technology Stack: Utilize specific programming languages,
frameworks, and databases to design, develop, and maintain a user-friendly and
interactive ecommerce website for the user

SRS 028: Integration Limitations: Incorporate existing systems, APIs, or third-

party services for functionalities like payment processing, shipping, and
inventory management.

SRS 029: Scalability: Design the platform to scale horizontally or vertically to

accommodate growth in user base and transaction volume.

SRS 030: Budget Constraints: Work within predefined budget limits for
development, hosting, and maintenance costs.

SRS 031: Time Constraints: Deliver the platform within a specified timeframe,
considering development, testing, and deployment schedules.

3.4 Security Measures:

SRS 032: 1. Access Control: Implement robust user authentication and
authorization mechanisms to control access to sensitive data and critical
functionalities.
SRS 033: 2. Data Encryption: Utilize encryption techniques to secure
communication between system components and protect stored data.

SRS 034: 3. Backup and Recovery: Regularly back up e-buy data to prevent
data loss. Establish a reliable recovery mechanism in case of system failures.

SRS 035: 4. Audit Trail: Maintain an audit trail to track user activities, aiding
in identifying unauthorized access or suspicious behavior.

SRS 036: 5. Secure APIs: If the system interfaces with external applications
or databases, ensure secure APIs with proper authentication and authorization
mechanisms.

SRS 037: 6. Firewall and Intrusion Detection Systems: Deploy firewalls

and intrusion detection systems to monitor and protect against unauthorized
access and potential attacks.

Reliability Considerations:
1. Redundancy: Introduce redundancy in critical components to minimize
the impact of hardware or software failures.
2. Load Balancing: Implement load balancing to distribute system load
efficiently, preventing bottlenecks and ensuring optimal performance.

3. Fault Tolerance: Design the system to gracefully handle errors and

continue functioning even in the presence of failures.

4. Scalability: Ensure the system can seamlessly scale to accommodate an

increasing number of users, products, and transactions.

5. Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance to

identify and address potential issues before they impact reliability.
By integrating these security and reliability measures, an e-buy website can
effectively protect sensitive data, provide a dependable service, and enhance user
trust.