Step $1$: Functional Requirements Analysis

This step involves identifying the specific task and functionalities the food guardian system needs to perform to achieve its goals we will categorize them based on user types:

Business:

Surplus food$-$listing:

Users can create and mnage listings for surplus food items.

Listing must invlude details like food type, quantity, condition and expiration 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 delhivery services can be explored for added convenience.

Reporting and analytics:

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

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

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 delhivery avilable within listings.

Food item expiray 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, beneficieries served, and impact acheived.

Communicate impact stories and successes to inspire further support.

Explanation:

This step lays foundation for the systems core functionalities. by clearly defining what a user type can do $,$we ensure the platform caters to everyone involved in the food waste reduction ecosystem.

Step $2$

Step $2$: Non$-$Functional Requirements Analysis

Now, we move beyond individual task and focus on how the system should operate as a whole these non$-$functionall requirements define the quality attributes:

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.

Secure payment processing $($if implemented$)$ following industry standards.

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 resuorce 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.

Multingual 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 Client Interview and user stories as given in the sample photo for this requirements.