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Boris Shulyak
Boris Shulyak

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High Level requirements and purposes

#webdev #beginners #programming #documentation

On this page I have provided the basic tamplate for creating the first document of you startup idea.

WARNING: Only the title and general structure is important in the template. Other text in the code blocks was provided just an example.

Name and Domain Area 

Software name and description of the domain area and end users.
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Basis for Development 

1. What is the basis for the development of `<software-name>`?
2. What is the purpose of development?
3. What is the functional and operational purpose of the program or software product?
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Requirements for Software

Requirements for Functional Characteristics

The software should provide the execution of the following main functions:

User Interface:

- Function 1;
- Function 2, and so on.

Include the UI mockups here.
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For the User:

- Function 1;
- Function 2, and so on.
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For the system administrator (if applicable):

- Function 1;
- Function 2, and so on.
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Additional Requirements:

- Function 1;
- Function 2, and so on.
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Reliability Requirements 

Provide input information control and protection against incorrect user actions. Ensure the integrity of information in the database
(if the software includes a database).
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Type of Service needed for your Software 

Specify the type of service required for development. Specify that "Service type requirements are not specified" if the development does not require
special servicing.
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Servicing Staff 

If necessary, specify the main servicing operations, the required number, and qualification of personnel. 
Specify that "Requirements for servicing personnel are not specified" if the development does not require servicing personnel.
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Requirements for the hardware technical characteristic needed for you software 

Specify the type, composition, and characteristics of hardware.

Minimum tech configuration:
- Processor type: Intel Core i5;
- RAM capacity: 4 GB;
- Internet connection with a speed of at least 20 megabits;
- ...

Recommended techn configuration (and on which the development was carried out):
- Processor type: Intel Core i7;
- RAM capacity: 8 GB;
- Internet connection with a speed of at least 100 megabits;
- ...
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Requirements for Informational and Software Compatibility 

The software should operate under the management of operating systems from the WIN32 family (Windows'XP, Windows NT, etc.) or Unix.
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Requirements for Tech Stack 

- Development should be done in the programming language...
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Requirements for Development Environment 

Development should be carried out on the platform (using the environment)...
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Requirements for Versioning and Packaging 

- npm registry: ...
- Keep the sematic versioning
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Requirements for Transportation and Storage 

No requirements for transportation and storage are specified.
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Special Requirements 

No special requirements.
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