1. Introduction and Goals

1.1 Requirements Overview

BookWorm is a comprehensive e-commerce platform demonstrating practical implementation of .NET Aspire in a cloud-native environment. The system serves as both a functional bookstore application and a reference implementation for modern software architecture patterns.

Core Business Requirements

• Catalog Management: Comprehensive book catalog with detailed product information
• Shopping Basket: Cart management for customer shopping sessions
• Order Processing: Complete order lifecycle from creation to fulfillment
• Finance Management: Financial transactions and accounting operations
• Rating System: Customer feedback and rating functionality
• Real-time Chat: Customer support and communication features
• Notifications: Email and push notification services

Technical Requirements

• Cloud-Native Architecture: Built for Azure Container Apps deployment
• Microservices Design: Loosely coupled services with clear boundaries
• Event-Driven Communication: Asynchronous messaging between services
• API-First Approach: RESTful APIs with OpenAPI documentation
• Modern Development Stack: .NET 9, C# 13, and latest cloud technologies

1.2 Quality Goals

Priority	Quality Attribute	Motivation
1	Scalability	System must handle varying loads and scale horizontally
2	Maintainability	Clear architecture patterns for easy development and maintenance
3	Reliability	High availability with proper error handling and resilience
4	Performance	Fast response times with efficient resource utilization
5	Security	Comprehensive authentication, authorization, and data protection

1.3 Stakeholders

Role	Contact	Expectations
Development Team	Core contributors	Maintainable, well-documented codebase with clear patterns
System Administrators	DevOps engineers	Easy deployment, monitoring, and operational management
End Users	Customers	Fast, reliable, and intuitive user experience
Technical Community	Open source community	Educational value and best practice demonstration
Solution Architects	Enterprise architects	Reference implementation for .NET Aspire patterns

1.4 Success Criteria

• Educational Value: Serves as a comprehensive learning resource for .NET Aspire
• Production Readiness: Demonstrates production-grade patterns and practices
• Community Adoption: Active community engagement and contributions
• Performance Benchmarks: Meets defined performance and scalability targets
• Security Compliance: Implements industry-standard security practices