IA1

IA1

1. Task Requirements

   • Self Determine Criteria
     • SDC1
       • Add a review sections for customers to review products
         • Users should be able to access a review section for each Barbie Doll
     • SDC2
       • Barbie doll should have a 360° image viewer with size scales
         • Each Barbie should have a 360° image that users can rotate and view different angles with
         • Each doll should have size scales, length, height and width so users are informed of the size of the dolls before purchase
   • Prescribed Cirteria
     • PC1
       • Web application displays Barbie Data from an external data source
         • Web app must connect to an external data source and the data source must contain Barbie Data that will then be displayed on the web app
     • PC2
       • Web application allows a user to search the Barbie data
         • Users should be able to search for a specific web page from any other web page inside the web app. The search function should also have filters that limit the number of search results, like price range
   • Existing Solutions
     • Barbie Collectors Guide
       • Problems
         • Does not include links to purchase the products and does not give history behind the Barbie characters
       • Description
         • Sorts every Barbie doll product ever made into the years of the dolls release so that users can find every Barbie doll released in a certain year with its picture
     • Barbie Wiki
       • Problems
         • Does not include links to purchase the products and does not give history behind the Barbie characters
       • Decription
         • Community website dedicated to Barbie, each page includes information on a Barbie character with a brief description and history behind each character
   • Constraints and Limitations
     • Time
       • Limited time due to deadline
       • Other assessments released on the same timeline
       • Classtime was cut short by functions and day-offs
     • Skill
       • Limited experience in SQL
       • Limited experience in Python
       • Limited experience in HTML
       • Limited Experience in Flask
     • Coding Environments
       • Classroom is a noisy environment with constant distractions
       • Coding Environment is subject to weather and temperature changes

2. Developer Problem

   • Data
     • Data Storage and Retrieval
       • SQLite Database
       • Create Table Statement Used
       • Read Table Statement Used
       • Update Table Statement Used
       • Delete Table Statement Used
     • Required Data
       • Character ID
         • Integer
           • 4
             • NOT NULL
       • Character Name
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • NOT NULL
       • Skin Tone
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • NOT NULL
       • Eyes
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • NOT NULL
       • Hair
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • NOT NULL
       • Gender
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • NOT NULL
       • Movie ID
         • Integer
           • 4
             • NOT NULL
       • Movie Name
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • NOT NULL
       • Main ID
         • Integer
           • 4
             • NOT NULL
       • Barbie Cast
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • UNIQUE
       • Speaking Voice
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • NOT NULL
       • Singing Voice
         • Varchar
           • 255
             • UNIQUE
     • Data Source Options
       • Barbie Characters
         • Pros
           • More Data
           • More relevant to User problems
         • Cons
           • More data to clean and normalise
       • Barbie Careers
         • Pros
           • Lesss Data to Clean and Normalise
         • Cons
           • Less Relevant to User Problem
           • Less Data
   • Coding Environment
     • Development Tools
       • Python
       • HTML
       • CSS
       • SQL
     • Key Algorithms
       • Search Function
       • Filter Results Function
   • User Interface
     • Features
       • History of Barbie dolls
       • 360 degree image viewer
       • Themed colour interface
     • Useability Principles
       • Effectiveness
         • Ability of users to use the system to do the work they need to do, includes reliability
       • Utility
         • Ability for the system to provide all the functionality that users need
       • Safety
         • Ability for users to make errors and recover from the mistake
       • Learnability
         • How easy a system is to use
       • Accessibility
         • Ability to be used by different people
     • User interface components
       • Buttons
       • Links
       • Sliding Bars
       • Images

3. User Problem

   • Antonio
     • Needs
       • Valid, accurate information on Barbie characters
     • Details
       • His goal is to post an article about the best Barbie doll to buy in 2024
     • Wants
       • To create a article based on Barbie characters
   • Joshua
     • Wants
       • To buy a Barbie doll for his daughter
     • Needs
       • Information of the different barbie characters to find the best one for his daughter
     • Details
       • Is frustrated by not being able to find valid information on Barbie characters

4. Impacts

   • Economic
     • Allows for another form of promotion for Barbie products
   • Personal
     • Allows for a user to become more knowledgeable in Barbie characters
     • Allows for a user to find a doll to purchase that matches their requirements
   • Social
     • Allows for Barbie enthusiasts to find more topics to discuss with other Barbie enthusiasts