Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for SEHPAATHI

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

This document outlines the software requirements for SEHPAATHI, a web-based platform designed to facilitate student engagement and automate attendance tracking in various educational settings, including in-person, online, and hybrid classes.

1.2 Project Scope

SEHPAATHI aims to provide a comprehensive solution for educational institutions to enhance student participation and streamline administrative tasks related to attendance management.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

• SEHPAATHI: The name of the web application (meaning not specified in provided documents)
• SRS: Software Requirements Specification

2. Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective

SEHPAATHI is a standalone web application that integrates with Firebase for authentication and data management. It offers a user-friendly interface for both educators and students to interact with the platform.

2.2 Product Features

• User authentication (sign-up, sign-in, password recovery)
• Dashboard for managing classes and attendance
• Student engagement tools (specifics not detailed in provided documents)
• Automated attendance tracking system

2.3 User Classes and Characteristics

• Students: Primary users who will engage with the platform for attendance and participation
• Educators: Users who will manage classes, track attendance, and utilize engagement tools
• Administrators: Users who oversee the system and manage user accounts

2.4 Operating Environment

• Web-based application accessible through standard web browsers
• Backend powered by Firebase for authentication and data storage

2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints

• Must be compatible with modern web browsers
• Responsive design for access on various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Integration with Firebase services for backend functionality

2.6 Assumptions and Dependencies

• Users have access to devices with internet connectivity
• Firebase services are available and functioning

3. Specific Requirements

3.1 External Interface Requirements

3.1.1 User Interfaces

1. Home Page

   • Navigation menu with links to Home, About, Dashboard, Announcements, Sign In, and Sign Up
   • Hero section with a brief description of the platform
   • Call-to-action for sign-up

2. About Page

   • Information about the company's story, mission, and contact details

3. Dashboard Page

   • Requires user authentication
   • Interface for managing classes and attendance (specifics not detailed)

4. Announcements Page

   • Section for displaying important notifications or updates

5. Sign In Page

   • Email and password input fields
   • "Remember me" option
   • Google Sign-In integration
   • Link to password recovery
   • Link to sign-up page for new users

6. Sign Up Page

   • Fields for new user registration (email and password at minimum)
   • Link to sign-in page for existing users

3.1.2 Hardware Interfaces

• Not explicitly specified, assumes standard input devices (keyboard, mouse, touchscreen)

3.1.3 Software Interfaces

• Firebase Authentication API
• Firebase Analytics API

3.1.4 Communications Interfaces

• HTTPS for secure data transmission

3.2 Functional Requirements

3.2.1 User Authentication

• FR1: The system shall allow users to sign up using email and password
• FR2: The system shall allow users to sign in using email and password
• FR3: The system shall provide Google Sign-In as an alternative authentication method
• FR4: The system shall allow users to recover forgotten passwords
• FR5: The system shall redirect authenticated users to the dashboard

3.2.2 Dashboard

• FR6: The system shall provide a dashboard interface for authenticated users
• FR7: The dashboard shall display relevant information and tools for managing classes and attendance (specifics to be determined)

3.2.3 Attendance Tracking

• FR8: The system shall provide tools for automated attendance tracking (specifics to be determined)

3.2.4 Student Engagement

• FR9: The system shall offer features to enhance student engagement in various class settings (specifics to be determined)

3.3 Non-Functional Requirements

3.3.1 Performance

• NFR1: The system shall load pages within 3 seconds under normal network conditions

3.3.2 Security

• NFR2: All communications between the client and server shall be encrypted using HTTPS
• NFR3: User passwords shall be securely hashed and stored
• NFR4: The system shall implement proper authentication checks for accessing protected resources

3.3.3 Usability

• NFR5: The user interface shall be responsive and accessible on devices with various screen sizes
• NFR6: The system shall provide clear error messages and guidance for user actions

3.3.4 Reliability

• NFR7: The system shall be available 99.9% of the time, excluding scheduled maintenance

3.3.5 Scalability

• NFR8: The system shall be designed to handle an increasing number of users and data without significant performance degradation

4. System Features

4.1 User Account Management

• 4.1.1 Create Account
• 4.1.2 Sign In
• 4.1.3 Password Recovery
• 4.1.4 Google Sign-In Integration

4.2 Dashboard

• 4.2.1 View Classes
• 4.2.2 Manage Attendance

4.3 Attendance Tracking

• 4.3.1 Automated Attendance Recording
• 4.3.2 Attendance Reports

4.4 Student Engagement Tools

• 4.4.1 Interactive Features (to be specified)
• 4.4.2 Participation Tracking

5. Other Nonfunctional Requirements

5.1 Compliance

• The system shall comply with relevant data protection regulations

5.2 Internationalization

• The system shall support multiple languages, with English as the default

6. Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary

• Firebase: A platform developed by Google for creating mobile and web applications
• Google Sign-In: An authentication system that allows users to sign in with their Google accounts

Appendix B: Analysis Models

• To be developed during the design phase

Appendix C: Issues List

• Detailed specifications for student engagement tools need to be defined
• Specific features of the dashboard need to be outlined
• Integration with existing school management systems may be required (to be determined)