Intro to Software Engineering (BSA 385)
Requirements
Background: Smith Consulting has been contracted to develop the Frequent Shopper Programfor Kudler Fine Foods.
1. Explain the advantages and disadvantages for each method relative to this project.
2. Explain how Smith would conduct testing for each development method.
Create a technical architecture document defining the following for the Frequent Shopper
Program:
1. Hardware platform: Describe the hardware environment to support the development and
production of this system.
2. Network connections between the stores and headquarters: A network diagram is required.
3. Software Development Tools: Describe the software development tool proposed to build this
application.
4. Database information: An ERD is expected for customer data covering personal data and
purchases.
5. User interfaces: Describe the interface for data collection and notification to store personnel and
customers.
6. Controls: Describe the controls to make sure the customer information is accurately maintained
and the purchase activity is accurately captured.
7. Security: Describe the security measures to protect the customer's personal and purchase
history data.
For the items specified in the technical architecture document developed for the Frequent
Shopper Program describe the following
1. Quality assurance process and procedures to ensure the functionality and performance
requirements are met.
2. Testing procedures to ensure the application is operational at all levels (program, network,
systems, and interfaces).
3. Implementation steps and procedures necessary to achieve operational status.