Here’s a simplified example of a Functional Design Document (FDD) for a hypothetical online bookstore:
Functional Design Document for Online Bookstore
1. Introduction
- Project Name: Online Bookstore
- Purpose: To create an e-commerce platform for selling books online.
- Scope: The system will allow users to browse, search, purchase, and review books.
2. Business Requirements
- BR1: Users should be able to create and manage their accounts.
- BR2: Users should be able to search for books by title, author, genre, and ISBN.
- BR3: Users should be able to add books to a shopping cart and proceed to checkout.
- BR4: Users should be able to leave reviews and ratings for books.
3. Functional Specifications
- User Registration and Login
- FS1: Users can register with their email and password.
- FS2: Users can log in using their credentials.
- FS3: Users can reset their password if forgotten.
- Book Search and Browsing
- FS4: Users can search for books using a search bar.
- FS5: Users can filter search results by genre, author, and rating.
- FS6: Users can view book details, including title, author, price, and reviews.
- Shopping Cart and Checkout
- FS7: Users can add books to their shopping cart.
- FS8: Users can view and edit the contents of their shopping cart.
- FS9: Users can proceed to checkout and make payments using credit cards or PayPal.
- Reviews and Ratings
- FS10: Users can leave reviews and ratings for books they have purchased.
- FS11: Users can edit or delete their reviews.
4. System Inputs and Outputs
- Inputs: User registration details, search queries, book selections, payment information, reviews.
- Outputs: Confirmation emails, search results, order confirmations, review acknowledgments.
5. Diagrams and Mockups
- User Registration Flowchart: Diagram showing the steps for user registration.
- Book Search Mockup: Visual representation of the search interface.
- Shopping Cart Mockup: Visual representation of the shopping cart interface.
6. Regulatory Compliance
- Data Privacy: The system will comply with GDPR regulations to protect user data.
- Payment Security: The system will use SSL encryption for secure transactions.
This example provides a basic structure and content for an FDD. In a real-world scenario, the document would be more detailed and tailored to the specific project requirements.
Does this example help clarify what an FDD looks like? You can email me direct for my personal FDD and TDD template that I use.
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