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Table of Contents for the SDS
(Software Development Specifications)
1.0 Introduction
2.0 System Architecture Description
2.1 System Architecture
2.2 Database Components
2.3 GUI Components
3.0 Detailed Description
4.0 Design Decisions and Tradeoffs
5.0 Appendices
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Table of Contents for the SDS
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1.0 Introduction- ( Extensions of SRS)
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Definition and Acronyms
` 1.4 References ( extensions of SRS)
1.5 Overview of the Document
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Table of Contents for the SDS
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2.0 System Architecture Description
2.1 System Architecture
2.2 Database Components
2.3 Input/Output Components
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Table of Contents for the SDS
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2.0 System Architecture Description
2.1 System Architecture
2.1.1 High Level Architecture Diagram
2.1.2 Narrative Description
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2.1.1 Preliminary Design of Architecture
Client Server
Environment Environment
TCPIP
MSMQ Messages
T1/transactions
Twisted Pair
DB Server
Environment
SNA Server(COMTI)
TCPIP
CICS Trans
T1 Line
Compaq PC
NT
Visual Basic …..
Compaq Server
NT
Visual Basic
MSMQ
SNA Server (COMTI)
Mainframe IBMXXX
MVS
CICS
Cobol Programs
Crystal
Reports
Access
SQL - 7
IMS
Hand
Readers
Cameras
VB Screens
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2.1.2 Narrative Description
Definition of the database software to be used
Screen building software to be used
Report building software to be used
Communication software to be used
Middleware software to be used
Implementation language(s) to be used
CASE or productivity tools to be used
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2.1.2 Narrative Description of Architecture
The client environment is composed of a Compac PC running Windows NT with Visual Basic software. It uses an Access database. It runs TCPIP communication protocol …….
The Server environment …..
The DB Server environment …..
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Member
ENTITY RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
2.2 Database Components
2.2.1 Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
2.2.2 Database Table Definitions
Payment
*..1
Member *..1
1..*
1..*
Order
1..1
1..*
Rental *..1
1..1
Video
Description
1..1
1..*
Video
Copy
1..*
1..1
Store name emailAddress userName address phoneNumber creditCardNumber memberID
Password
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2.3 Input/Output Components with Layouts and Navigation
2.3.1 User Interface Issues
2.3.2 User Interface Screens or Reports
2.3.3 User Interface Navigation Matrix
New Member User Name and Password
User Name
Password
Reenter Password
Navigation Table
State
File Menu
Open
Close
New
New SpreadSheet
Key FileName ……
Resulting State
OpenDialogue
Close Dialogue
New SpreadSheet
…….
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3.0 Detailed Description of
System Components for Each Use Case
This includes the items of the Use Case Packet
For each use case
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4.0 Design Decisions and Tradeoffs
Design Decisions and Tradeoffs – Enumerate design decisions that you have made and provide a rationale (explanation) to justify each decision.
Examples of design decisions include which programming language to use in development, data structures to be implemented, and type of database to be utilized.
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5.0 Appendices
Appendix A. Use Case Diagram (UCD)
Appendix B. Class Diagram
Appendix C. Data dictionary/Repository
Appendix D: List of Inputs and Outputs
Appendix E: Use Case Point Analysis
Appendix F: (and following).
Optional
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5.0 Appendices
Appendix A. Use Case Diagram (UCD) taken from the SRS, modified if needed due to design issues included in the SDS
Appendix B. Class Diagram taken from the Class Diagram modified if needed due to design issues included in the SDS
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5.0 Appendices
Appendix C. Data dictionary/Repository including:
During design, new data dictionary items may have been identified or need to be modified. Below are the items needed but they should have been revised if needed.
Use Case Descriptions from SRS + any added
Actor Descriptions from the SRS + any added
Class Descriptions from the SRS + ALL ADDED
Attribute Descriptions + any added
Method Descriptions of needed methods
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5.0 Appendices
Appendix D: List of Inputs and Outputs
(labeled and numbered) (reviewed from SRS)
Appendix E: Use Case Point Analysis for each Use Case
Appendix F: (and following).
Anything that is needed by the reader of this document for understanding or further explanation.
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