Project Requirements Template

1. Introduction

• Project Name: Name of the project.

• Purpose: Why are you building this project? What problem does it solve?
  Example: "This project aims to create a responsive e-commerce website to allow users to browse, add products to the cart, and complete purchases online."

2. Scope

• What’s Included: List the main features or functionalities.
  Example: "The project includes user registration, product browsing, shopping cart, and checkout."

• What’s Not Included (Optional): Mention anything outside the scope.
  Example: "The project does not include inventory tracking or shipping management."

3. User Roles

• Identify who will use the system and what they can do.
  Example:

  • Admin:

    • Manage products.

    • View and process orders.

  • Customer:

    • Browse products.

    • Add items to the cart.

    • Complete purchases.

4. Functional Requirements

• Break down features into small, actionable tasks.

• Format Example:

    ID: FR001
    Description: Users can register for an account.
    Priority: High
    Steps:
      1. Navigate to the registration page.
      2. Enter email, password, and other details.
      3. Submit the form.
    Expected Result: Account is created, and the user is logged in.
  

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5. Non-Functional Requirements

• These define the qualities of the system.

  • Performance: Pages should load within 3 seconds.

  • Security: Data should be encrypted, and passwords stored securely.

  • Accessibility: The site must work on all devices (desktop, mobile, tablet).

  • Scalability: The site should handle 1,000 users simultaneously.

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6. Constraints

• List limitations that affect the project.
  Example:

  • The project must be hosted on AWS.

  • Deadline: The project must be completed in 3 months.

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7. Assumptions

• List things you assume to be true for the project.
  Example:

  • Users have stable internet connections.

  • Admins are familiar with using the admin panel.

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8. Acceptance Criteria

• Define when the project is considered "complete."

• Example:

  • All features pass testing for all user roles.

  • The website works on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

  • Mobile responsiveness is verified.

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9. Testing Plan (Optional)

• Roles: Test functionality for each user role.

• Devices: Test on desktop, mobile, and tablet.

• Browsers: Test on major browsers.

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Example Output Using the Template

Project Name: E-Commerce Website
Purpose: Create a platform for customers to browse and purchase products.

Scope: Includes user registration, product browsing, shopping cart, and checkout.

User Roles:

• Admin:

  • Add, edit, and delete products.

  • View orders.

• Customer:

  • Browse products, add to cart, and checkout.

Functional Requirements:

• FR001: Users can register an account.

• FR002: Customers can browse products by category.

Non-Functional Requirements:

• Pages load in under 2 seconds.

• Works on all major browsers and devices.

Constraints:

• The project must be completed in 3 months.

Acceptance Criteria:

• The website passes all functional tests.

• Responsive design works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.