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SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION(SRS)

E-LEARNING PLATFORM

60CS403-SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Submitted by

GOKUL G (2303737710421012)

KAVIN M (2303737710421022)

MOHAMED HAKRAM A (2303737710421028)

Table of Contents
 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
1.4 References
1.5 Overview

 System Description
2.1 System Overview
2.2 User Classes and Characteristics
2.3 System Features
2.3.1 User Registration and Login
2.3.2 Course Creation and Management
2.3.3 Enrollment and Profile Management
2.3.4 Live Classes and Video Lectures
2.3.5 Assignments and Assessments
2.3.6 Discussion Forums and Messaging
2.3.7 Progress Tracking and Certification
2.4 Operating Environment

 Functional Requirements
3.1 User Registration and Login
3.2 Course Creation and Management
3.3 Enrollment and Course Access
3.4 Live Classes and Lecture Access
3.5 Assignment Submission and Grading
3.6 Progress Tracking and Certification

 Non-Functional Requirements
4.1 Performance
4.2 Scalability
4.3 Security
4.4 Usability

 External Interface Requirements

5.1 Payment Gateway
5.2 Video Conferencing APIs
5.3 Admin Dashboard

 System Architecture
6.1 Frontend Technologies
6.2 Backend Technologies
6.3 Database Architecture

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6.4 Authentication and Security
6.5 Notification and Messaging System

 Payment Gateway
7.1 Integration Details
7.2 Compliance and Security

 Assumptions and Constraints

8.1 Assumptions
8.2 Constraints

 Appendices
9.1 Glossary
9.2 Revision History

 System Behavior and Use Cases

10.1 Use Case 1: User Registration and Login
10.2 Use Case 2: Course Enrollment
10.3 Use Case 3: Live Class Scheduling (Instructor)

 System Design and Architecture

11.1 Overview of System Architecture
11.2 Presentation Layer
11.3 Business Logic Layer
11.4 Data Layer
11.5 System Components
11.5.1 User Interface (UI)
11.5.2 API Layer
11.5.3 Video Integration Module
11.5.4 Payment Module
11.5.5 Notification System

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1. Introduction
Purpose

The purpose of this document is to define the software requirements for the E-Learning Platform (ELP). This
document specifies the system’s core functionality, design constraints, user roles, and operational requirements. The
objective of ELP is to create an accessible, interactive, and user-friendly digital platform that facilitates online
learning, course management, assessment delivery, and student-instructor engagement for educational institutions and
independent educators.

Scope

The E-Learning Platform (ELP) will automate and support the following core educational activities:

 Course Creation & Management: Allowing instructors to create, organize, and update course content,
including videos, documents, quizzes, and assignments.
 User Enrollment & Profiles: Enabling students and instructors to register, manage profiles, and enroll in
courses based on eligibility and interests.
 Live Classes & Video Lectures: Supporting real-time virtual classrooms and recorded lectures, integrated
with video conferencing APIs.
 Assignments & Assessments: Facilitating submission, automated grading, and feedback on assignments and
quizzes.
 Discussion Forums & Messaging: Enabling peer-to-peer and student-instructor communication through
forums and direct messaging.
 Progress Tracking & Certificates: Offering dashboards to track progress, performance analytics, and issue
completion certificates.
 Admin Controls: Providing platform administrators with tools to manage users, content, roles, and system
settings.

The platform will be accessible via web and mobile applications, and will include administrative and instructor
dashboards for backend management.

Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

 ELP: E-Learning Platform

 LMS: Learning Management System
 UI: User Interface
 UX: User Experience
 API: Application Programming Interface
 DBMS: Database Management System
 Admin: System administrator with backend access
 OTP: One-Time Password (used for secure user login)
 SSL/TLS: Secure Sockets Layer / Transport Layer Security (used for encrypted communication)

References

 SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) compliance guidelines

 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for inclusive design
 ISO/IEC 25010:2011 (Software product quality standards)
 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
 OpenAPI Specifications for RESTful APIs
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  OWASP Top 10 for web security best practices

Overview

This document is structured to cover functional and non-functional requirements, use case scenarios, user roles,
interface descriptions, and system models. It serves as the foundation for developers, testers, and stakeholders to
understand the full capabilities and expectations of the E-Learning Platform (ELP).

2. System Description
System Overview

The E-Learning Platform (ELP) will enable students and instructors to engage in digital learning through an
interactive and scalable online environment. The system allows instructors to create and manage courses, while
students can enroll in courses, attend virtual classes, submit assignments, and receive feedback. The platform will also
include administrative tools for managing users, monitoring system usage, and generating reports. ELP will integrate
with video conferencing tools, payment gateways (for paid courses), and notification services for a seamless learning
experience.

User Classes and Characteristics

The system will support four main categories of users:

 Students: End-users who register for courses, view lectures, participate in discussions, complete assessments,
and receive certifications.
 Instructors: Users responsible for creating course content, hosting live classes, evaluating student
submissions, and managing course forums.
 Administrators: System admins who oversee platform operations, manage users and permissions, generate
usage analytics, and ensure policy compliance.
 System: Core components of the platform including web/mobile interfaces, backend servers, APIs, third-
party integrations (e.g., video conferencing, payment systems).

System Features

User Registration and Login

 Description: All users must register and log in to access the platform’s features.
 Functional Requirements:
o Email/phone-based account creation with OTP verification.
o Role-based login (student/instructor/admin).
o Password recovery and reset functionality.
o Multi-factor authentication for secure access.

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Course Creation and Management

 Description: Instructors can create courses by uploading modules, documents, videos, and quizzes.
 Functional Requirements:
o Drag-and-drop or guided course builder for creating structured modules.
o Support for multimedia content (PDF, DOCX, MP4, YouTube embeds).
o Version control for course updates.
o Course preview and publish/unpublish options.

Enrollment and Profile Management

 Description: Students can browse, search, and enroll in available courses.

 Functional Requirements:
o Dynamic search and filter options for course discovery.
o Students can update personal profiles and manage their course history.
o Instructors and admins can approve/deny enrollment if restricted.

Live Classes and Video Lectures

 Description: Integration with video conferencing tools to facilitate live online classes and access to recorded
lectures.
 Functional Requirements:
o Schedule and notify students of upcoming live sessions.
o Record live classes for on-demand viewing.
o Integration with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Jitsi.

Assignments and Assessments

 Description: Instructors can assign quizzes and tasks, and students can submit responses for grading.
 Functional Requirements:
o Auto-grading for multiple-choice and objective-type questions.
o Manual grading with feedback for written responses.
o Late submission penalties and time-bound access.

Discussion Forums and Messaging

 Description: A platform-wide forum for each course and a private messaging feature for direct interaction.
 Functional Requirements:
o Threaded discussions for courses.
o Moderation tools for instructors and admins.
o Notifications for replies, mentions, and private messages.

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Progress Tracking and Certification

 Description: Students can view their course completion percentage, quiz scores, and receive digital
certificates.
 Functional Requirements:
o Dashboard view of enrolled courses, scores, and upcoming tasks.
o Criteria-based automatic certification generation.
o Downloadable, verifiable certificates in PDF format.

Operating Environment

ELP will be a cloud-based web and mobile application accessible via modern browsers and Android/iOS apps. The
platform will be built with a responsive front-end and a secure RESTful backend API.

 Hardware Requirements: Scalable cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) capable of supporting at least
50,000 concurrent users.
 Software Requirements:
o Frontend: React.js or Angular
o Backend: Node.js, Django, or Spring Boot
o Database: PostgreSQL or MongoDB
o Authentication: OAuth 2.0, JWT-based security
o Video Integration: Zoom SDK, Jitsi, or WebRTC
o Payment Integration (for premium content): Stripe, Razorpay, or PayPal
o Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging or Twilio SMS API

3. Functional Requirements
User Registration and Login

 Requirement:
o Users must register and log in using a secure authentication process that includes email verification
and optional multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Course Creation and Management

 Requirement:
o Instructors must be able to create and organize courses, upload content (videos, documents, quizzes),
and manage course settings.
o Courses should support drafts and publishing workflows.

Enrollment and Course Access

 Requirement:
o Students can browse, search, and enroll in courses.
o Access to content is granted based on enrollment status.

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Live Classes and Lecture Access

 Requirement:
o The system must support scheduling and hosting live sessions via integrated video tools.
o Students can access recorded lectures post-session.

Assignment Submission and Grading

 Requirement:
o Students can submit assignments, and instructors can grade them and provide feedback.
o Auto-grading must be supported for objective assessments.

Progress Tracking and Certification

 Requirement:
o Students can track their learning progress, view scores, and receive downloadable certificates upon
course completion.

4. Non-Functional Requirements
Performance

 The system should support up to 50,000 concurrent users.

 All key actions (e.g., login, video start, quiz submission) should respond within 3 seconds.

Scalability

 The system must scale horizontally via containerized deployment or cloud auto-scaling to accommodate
growing users or institutions.

Security

 All data must be encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest.

 Support for MFA and secure session handling (JWT).
 Compliant with GDPR, FERPA, or relevant education data laws.

Usability

 The interface should be user-friendly and responsive, supporting mobile and desktop usage.
 Must adhere to WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.
 Support localization with multi-language support.

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 5. External Interface Requirements
Payment Gateway

 Requirement: Integration with third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, Razorpay) for paid courses or
certifications.

Video Conferencing APIs

 Requirement: Integration with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Jitsi for live classes.

Admin Dashboard

 Requirement: Web-based dashboard for managing users, courses, payments, feedback, and generating
reports.

6. System Architecture
 Frontend: React.js or Angular for modern, responsive UI.
 Backend: Microservices architecture using Node.js or Java (Spring Boot).
 Database: PostgreSQL or MongoDB for structured/unstructured content.
 Authentication: OAuth 2.0 with JWT support.
 Notifications: Integrated with Firebase Cloud Messaging and Twilio.

7. Payment Gateway
 The system will support secure integration with PayPal, Stripe, or other verified payment APIs.
 All payment data will be handled per PCI-DSS compliance.

8. Assumptions and Constraints

 Assumptions:
o Users have internet access and compatible devices.
o Instructors have basic technical skills to create content.
 Constraints:
o Compliance with local and international educational data privacy laws.
o Platform must be operational 24/7 with >99.9% uptime.

9. Appendices
Glossary

 ELP: E-Learning Platform

 LMS: Learning Management System
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  MFA: Multi-Factor Authentication
 Certificate of Completion: Digital document issued after completing a course

Revision History

 Version 1.0: Initial draft of functional and non-functional specifications

 Version 1.1: Added use cases and architectural overview

10. System Behavior and Use Cases

Use Case 1: User Registration and Login

 Actors: Student/Instructor (Primary), System (Secondary)

 Preconditions: User is not yet registered.
 Basic Flow:
1. User navigates to the registration page.
2. System prompts for name, email, password, and role selection.
3. System sends a verification email with an OTP.
4. User enters OTP to confirm registration.
5. System creates account and redirects to login.
 Postconditions: User account is created, and login is enabled.
 Alternative Flow: OTP expired → option to resend OTP.

Use Case 2: Course Enrollment

 Actors: Student (Primary), System (Secondary)

 Preconditions: Student is logged in.
 Basic Flow:
1. Student browses course catalog.
2. Selects a course and clicks “Enroll.”
3. If the course is paid, the system redirects to payment gateway.
4. On payment success, enrollment is confirmed.
5. Student is redirected to the course dashboard.
 Postconditions: Student gains access to the course.
 Alternative Flow: Payment failed → retry option shown.

Use Case 3: Live Class Scheduling (Instructor)

 Actors: Instructor (Primary), System, Video API

 Preconditions: Instructor has an active course.
 Basic Flow:
1. Instructor navigates to the course dashboard.
2. Clicks “Schedule Live Class.”
3. Enters title, date/time, and selects video provider.
4. System sends invites to enrolled students.
 Postconditions: Class is scheduled and accessible at the given time.
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11. System Design and Architecture
Overview of System Architecture

Presentation Layer (Frontend)

 React.js web app and React Native mobile app

 Responsive design for multiple devices
 Communicates with backend via RESTful APIs

Business Logic Layer (Backend)

 Microservices for user management, content delivery, assessment, payment

 Deployed on cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
 Node.js or Spring Boot with containerized services

Data Layer (Database)

 Relational DB: PostgreSQL for users, courses, transactions

 NoSQL DB: MongoDB for activity logs, forum posts
 Data Encryption: At rest and in transit

System Components

 UI: Mobile-first, intuitive navigation, accessible components

 API Layer:
o RESTful APIs for CRUD operations
o OAuth 2.0-based token authentication
 Video Integration Module:
o Connects to Zoom/Teams APIs
o Schedules and launches sessions
 Payment Module:
o Handles secure payments
o Generates invoices and receipts
 Notification System:
o Emails and SMS for alerts and confirmations
o Integrated with services like SendGrid, Firebase

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Use Case Diagram:

System

Administrator

student register/login
Instructor
manage users(std,inst)

monitor system performance

manage courses

send gobal notifications

generate reports

e-learning system

handle user authentication

send notifications system

administrator
store and manage course data

record grades and progress

provide acces control

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Sequential diagram:

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Class diagram:

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