BMS Requirements Definition

1. System Requirements

1.1 Technical Specifications

• Programming Language: Java 11

• Framework: Spring Boot 3

• Database: H2 Database

• Architecture: Model-View-Controller (MVC)

• Version Control: Git

• Library Management: Maven

2. Functional Requirements

2.1 User Management

• Users must be able to register, log in, and log out.

• The system should authenticate users during login.

• Users should be able to update their profile information.

• User roles can include admin and regular users with different levels of access.

2.2 Book Management

• Users should be able to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on books.

• Each book's information includes title, author, genre, publication date, publisher, and ISBN.

• Search functionality: Users should be able to search for books based on title, author, genre, and ISBN.

2.3 Admin Dashboard

• Admin should be able to manage all users (CRUD operations).

• Admin should be able to view system usage statistics, including number of registered users and number of books in the system.

2.4 Complex Logic

• Recommendations: Based on a user's reading history and preferences, the system should be able to suggest books to the user.

• Validation: All inputs in the system should be validated. For instance, the ISBN input field should validate that the input matches the ISBN format.

3. Non-functional Requirements

3.1 Performance

• The system must be able to handle a large number of simultaneous users.

• The system should respond to user actions within 2 seconds.

3.2 Security

• The system must implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.

• User data should be stored securely. Passwords must be hashed and personal data should be encrypted.

3.3 Usability

• The system must be easy to use and have a user-friendly interface.

• The system must be accessible from any device with a web browser.

3.4 Maintainability

• The system should be built following good coding practices to ensure ease of maintenance.

• The system should be built with modular components to ensure that changes in one part do not negatively affect other parts.