Functional Requirements

Business:

Surplus food$-$listing:

Users can create and manage listing for surplus food items.

Listing must include details like food type, quantity, condition and expiry date.

Images and description can be added for clarity.

Option to specify preferred donation recipient or open listing to all.

Dynamic Expiry tracking:

System automatically tracks all listed surplus items expiration dates.

Users receive timely notifications$($email$,$sms$)$ as expiration approaches.

Visual cues$($code$-$coded list$)$ highlight items nearing expiration.

Donation Coordination:

Business can connect with potential recipents like charities or food banks.

Systems facilities communication and scheduling of pickups$/$drop$-$offs.

Integration with delivery services can be explored for added convenience.

Education Resources: Individual can learn more about food wastage, distribution and management through a blog based on WHO data which is followed by all over the world.

Reporting and analytics:

Access to reports on listed surplus donations made, and impact acheived.

Track to reports waste reduction progress and identify areas for improvement.

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Individuals:

Surplus food discovery:

Search and browse available surplus food listings based on location, type, etc.

Option to filter by dietary restriction or specific needs.

Contact information for pickup or delivery avilable within list.

Food item expiry tracking:

Users can manually add and track expiration dates for personal food items.

Recieve similar notifications and visual cues as business for approaching expiry.

Donation options:

Option to donate unwanted but edible food items through designated channels.

System connects individuals with local donation points or organization.

Educational resources:

Access to tips, recipies $,$ and reducing waste $,$ and sustainable practices.

Charities and Food Banks:

Surplus foodrequest and management:

Register and manage profile $,$ including capacity and preferred food types.

Search and request suitable surplus food listings from businesses.

Mnage pickup$/$drop$-$off logistics and track received donations.

Reporting and impact assessment:

Generate report on received donations, beneficiaries served, and impact acheived.

Communicate impact stories and successes to inspire further support.

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Non$-$Functional Requirements

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Performance:

fast loading times and responsiveness across different devices and internet sppeds.

Efficient search and filtering functions for quick information retrival.

Ability to handle large volumes of listings and user activity without performance degradation.

Security:

User data $($login credentials, personal information$)$ must be securly stored and protected.

Regular security audits and updates to safeguard to safeguard against vulnerabilities.

Scalability:

The system shold be able to accomodate growing user base and data volume seamelessly.

Modular architecture allows for future additions and integrations.

Cloud$-$based infrastructure can provide on$-$demand scalability and resource allocation.

Usability:

User$-$friendly inteface and intuitive navigation for all user types, regardless of technical expertise.

Accessibility features for users with disabilities, following WCAG guidelines.

Multilingual support to cater to diverse communities.

Reliability:

Minimal downtime and system outages with robust fault tolerance and recovery mechanisms.

Regular backups and data redundancy to ensure information security.

Proactive monitoring and maintainance to prevent issues and ensure smooth operation.

Maintainability:

Well$-$documented code and architecture for easy understanding and future modifications.

Modular design allows for individual feature updates and bug fixes without impacting the entire system.

Use of established developement frameworks and tools for wider developer pool and support.

i want user stories and client interview based on above given requirements