1. Introduction and Goals
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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