Barbie

Barbie

1. Developer Problem

   • User Interface
     • Features
     • Usability Principles
       • Safety
         • can click links and refresh page to increase safety
         • privacy - doesn't save progress
       • Effectiveness
         • operable by clicking on different drop downs and links
       • Utility
         • can show the information
       • Accessibility
         • used by all types of users
         • perceivable and robust - image and text provides context
       • Learnability
         • simple and easy to understand with relevant headings
     • User Interface Components
       • Links
       • Buttons
       • Images
   • Coding Environment
     • Development Tools
       • Python - Thonny
         • runs program
       • SQL
         • stores/processes, database
       • HTML
         • markup language - developing webpage
       • CSS
         • design/layout
     • Key Algorithms
       • store data
         • start up page
   • Data
     • Data Storage & Retrieval
       • SQLite Database
       • Create table statement used
     • Data Source Options
       • doesn't save progress such as recent searches
         • pros
           • can allow efficiency for multiple users
         • cons
           • safety: progress lost
     • Required Data
       • Varchar
         • character name, barbie cast, eyes, hair, gender race
           • data type length
             • 255
           • constraint
             • NOT NULL
       • integer
         • no. movies, no. characters
           • data type length
             • 100
           • constraint
             • composite key

2. Impacts

   • Social
     • increase social life by interacting
     • suitable for all age groups
     • risk of safety - no sign up or login - progress might be lost
   • Personal
     • can filter searches to preferences
     • can expand hobbies and knowledge
     • increase opportunities
   • Economic
     • competition
     • cost efficient as it is simple and does not require extra developers

3. User problem

   • User Persona
     • User Persona 1
       • Needs
         • easy to understand
         • aesthetically pleasing
       • Wants
         • expand knowledge in movies, actors, characters
       • Details
         • Brisbane, Australia
         • 17 years old
         • Sally
         • High school student

4. Task Requirements

   • Existing Solutions
     • BarbieDB website
       • shows description of certain characters
       • images, texts for understanding
       • finds value of Barbie
     • Mattel website
       • different functionalities: notify, add to cart, wishlist
   • Constraints & Limitations
     • Coding Environment
     • Skills
       • extra functionalities e.g. filter, backend, front end, developer tools
     • Time
       • Due date
   • Prescribed Criteria
     • PC1 - Web application displays Barbie data from an external data source
       • links to relevant information
       • effectiveness - displays data that user wants
       • utility - can function webapp efficiently
     • PC2 -Web application allows a user to search the Barbie data
       • search function that user can type in
   • Self Determined Criteria
     • SDC1 - The database is easy to navigate around and user can sort their data according to their preferences
       • can filter and sort searches for greater efficiency
       • elements of visual communication