Software Requirements

Specification
for

<Recipe Sharing Platform>

Version 1.0 approved

Prepared by <S Gnaneswar Reddy>

<Lovely Professional University>

<22/3/2024>

Copyright © 2024
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................ii
Revision History.............................................................................................................................ii
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose..............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Document Conventions.....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Intended Audience and Reading Suggestions...................................................................................1
1.4 Definitions, acronyms, abbreviations...............................................................................................1
1.5 Scope…………………………………………………………………………………… 1
1.6 References.........................................................................................................................................1
2. Overall Description..................................................................................................................2
2.1 Product Perspective...........................................................................................................................2
2.2 Product Features................................................................................................................................2
2.3 User Classes and Characteristics......................................................................................................2
2.4 Operating Environment.....................................................................................................................2
2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints...........................................................................................2
2.6 User Documentation.........................................................................................................................2
2.7 Assumptions and Dependencies.......................................................................................................3
3. System Features.......................................................................................................................3
3.1 System Feature 1...............................................................................................................................3
3.2 System Feature 2 (and so on)............................................................................................................4
4. External Interface Requirements...........................................................................................4
4.1 User Interfaces..................................................................................................................................4
4.2 Hardware Interfaces..........................................................................................................................4
4.3 Software Interfaces...........................................................................................................................4
5. Other Nonfunctional Requirements.......................................................................................5
5.1 Performance Requirements...............................................................................................................5
5.2 Safety Requirements.........................................................................................................................5
5.3 Security Requirements......................................................................................................................5
5.4 Software Quality Attributes..............................................................................................................5
6. Other Requirements................................................................................................................5
Appendix A: Glossary....................................................................................................................5
Appendix B: Analysis Models.......................................................................................................6
Appendix C: Issues List.................................................................................................................6

Revision History
Name Date Reason For Changes Version
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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to define the requirements for a recipe sharing platform
that allows users to share recipes, rate recipes, and provide reviews.Intended Audience and
Reading Suggestions

1.2 Scope
The system will include features for user registration, recipe creation and
sharing, rating and reviewing recipes, searching and filtering recipes,
user profiles, and administration.

2. Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective

The system will be a standalone web application accessible via browsers. It will
interact with a backend server for data storage and retrieval.

2.2 Product Functions

 User Registration and Authentication
 Recipe Creation and Sharing
 Rating and Reviewing Recipes
 Searching and Filtering Recipes
 User Profiles
 Administration Panel

2.3 User Classes and Characteristics

The system will have the following user classes:

 Registered Users: Can create share, rate, and review recipes.

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 Administrators: Have access to the administration panel to manage users, recipes,

and reviews

3. Specific Requirements
3.1 External Interface Requirements 3.1.1 User Interfaces

 Registration and Login Forms

 Recipe Creation Form
 Recipe Listing and Detail Pages
 Rating and Reviewing Interfaces
 User Profile Page
 Administration Pane

3.2 Hardware Interfaces

The system will run on standard web servers and require client devices (e.g., PCs, tablets,
smartphones) with internet access.

3.3 Software Interfaces

 Web browsers for client-side interaction

 Backend server for data storage and retrieval
 Database system for persistent data storage
.
3.4 Communication Interfaces
The system will use HTTPS for secure communication between clients and the server..

3.2.1 Functional Requirements 3.2.1 User Registration and Authentication

 Users can register with a unique username and password.

 Users can log in using their credentials.
 Passwords must be securely hashed and stored.

3.2.2 Recipe Management

 Users can create, edit, and delete their recipes.

 Recipes must include a title, ingredients list, preparation steps, and optional media
(e.g., images, videos).
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 Recipes can be categorized by cuisine type, meal type, and dietary preferences.

3.2.3 Rating and Reviewing

 Users can rate recipes on a scale (e.g., 1 to 5 stars).

 Users can write reviews for recipes, including text and optional media.
 Users can view average ratings and read reviews for recipes.

3.2.4 Searching and Filtering

 Users can search for recipes by keywords, ingredients, cuisine, and other filters.
 Search results should be relevant and sortable (e.g., by rating, date).

3.2.5 User Profiles

 Users have public profiles displaying their contributed recipes, ratings, and reviews.
 Users can update their profile information and change their passwords.

3.2.6 Administration

 Administrators can manage user accounts (e.g., suspend, delete).

 Administrators can moderate recipes and reviews (e.g., remove inappropriate
content).
 Administrators can view analytics and generate reports on user activity.
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4. Non-Functional Requirements

4.1 Performance
The system should handle a large number of concurrent users and maintain
responsiveness during peak usage times.

4.2 Security

 User passwords must be securely stored using hashing algorithms.

 HTTPS must be used for all data transmission.
 Access to administration features must be restricted to authorized personnel.

4.3 Usability
The user interface should be intuitive, responsive, and accessible across devices.

The system should support multiple languages and accommodate users with
disabilities.
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4.4 Reliability
The system should have a high level of availability and minimize downtime for
maintenance.

4.5 Scalability
The system architecture should support scalability to accommodate growing
user traffic and data

5. Conclusion

5.1. This Software Requirements Specification (SRS) document outlines the

functional and non-functional requirements for the recipe sharing platform. It
serves as a blueprint for system design, development, and testing.

6.Specific Requirements

6.1 Functional Requirements

1. User Registration and Authentication

 Users can register with a unique username and password.
 Users can log in using their credentials.
 Passwords must be securely hashed and stored.
2. Recipe Management
 Users can create, edit, and delete their recipes.
 Recipes must include a title, ingredients list, preparation steps, and optional
media (e.g., images, videos).
 Recipes can be categorized by cuisine type, meal type, and dietary
preferences.
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3. Rating and Reviewing

 Users can rate recipes on a scale (e.g., 1 to 5 stars).
 Users can write reviews for recipes, including text and optional media.
 Users can view average ratings and read reviews for recipes.
4. Searching and Filtering
 Users can search for recipes by keywords, ingredients, cuisine, and other
filters.
 Search results should be relevant and sortable (e.g., by rating, date).
5. User Profiles
 Users have public profiles displaying their contributed recipes, ratings, and
reviews.
 Users can update their profile information and change their passwords.
6. Administration
 Administrators can manage user accounts (e.g., suspend, delete).
 Administrators can moderate recipes and reviews (e.g., remove inappropriate
content).
 Administrators can view analytics and generate reports on user activity.

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1.2.1 Non-Functional Requirements

1. Performance
 The system should handle a large number of concurrent users and maintain
responsiveness during peak usage times.
 Response times for actions such as recipe creation, search, and user
interactions should be minimal.
2. Security
 User passwords must be securely stored using hashing algorithms.
 HTTPS must be used for all data transmission to ensure data privacy and
security.
 Access to administration features must be restricted to authorized personnel.
3. Usability
 The user interface should be intuitive, responsive, and accessible across
devices.
 The system should support multiple languages and accommodate users with
disabilities.
 Error messages and notifications should be clear and user-friendly.
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4. Reliability
 The system should have a high level of availability and minimize downtime
for maintenance.
 Backup and recovery mechanisms should be in place to protect against data
loss.
5. Scalability
 The system architecture should support scalability to accommodate growing
user traffic and data.
 Load balancing and resource optimization should be implemented to ensure
consistent performance under varying loads.
6. Compatibility
 The platform should be compatible with a wide range of web browsers and
devices to reach a larger user base.
 It should adhere to web standards and best practices for compatibility and
interoperability.

1.2.2 Appendix A: Glossary

SRS: Software Requirements Specification - A document that outlines the functional and
non-functional requirements for a software project.

User Registration: The process by which users create an account on the platform using a
unique username and password.

Authentication: Verifying the identity of users during login to ensure secure access to
their accounts.

Recipe Management: The functionality allowing users to create, edit, and delete recipes,
including details such as title, ingredients, and preparation steps.

Rating and Reviewing: Features enabling users to rate recipes on a scale and write
reviews, contributing to the overall feedback on recipes.

Searching and Filtering: Tools that allow users to search for recipes using keywords,
ingredients, and filters, with options to sort results by relevance or other criteria.
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User Profiles: Public pages displaying user-contributed content, ratings, reviews, and
profile information. Users can update their profiles and passwords.

1.2.3 Appendix B: Analysis Models

For the Recipe Sharing Platform SRS:

1. Data Flow Diagrams: Illustrate the flow of data between different components of the
system, such as user registration, recipe creation, rating, and review submission.
2. Class Diagrams: Define the relationships and attributes of classes in the system,
including User, Recipe, Review, and Administrator.
3. State-Transition Diagrams: Model the states and transitions of key entities, such as
User authentication states and Recipe moderation states.
4. Entity-Relationship Diagrams: Describe the entities (e.g., User, Recipe, Review) and
their relationships in the database schema.
5. Use Case Diagrams: Show the interactions between actors (Users, Administrators)
and the system for functionalities like recipe management, rating, and review.
6. Sequence Diagrams: Detail the sequence of interactions between users, recipes, and
the system for actions like recipe creation, rating, and profile updates.

1.2.4
Appendix C: Issues List
1. User registration and login functionality needs to securely hash and store
passwords.
2. Recipe creation form should include fields for title, ingredients list, preparation
steps, and optional media.
3. Rating and reviewing system should allow users to rate recipes on a scale and write
reviews with text and media.
4. Searching and filtering interface needs to support keyword, ingredient, cuisine, and
sorting options for search results.
5. User profiles should display contributed recipes, ratings, reviews, and allow users to
update profile information.
6. Administration panel needs tools for managing user accounts, moderating content,
and accessing analytics.