Business Requirements Document (BRD)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Business Objectives
3. Project Scope
4. Stakeholder Analysis
5. Requirements
   • Functional Requirements
   • Non-Functional Requirements
6. Assumptions
7. Constraints
8. Risks
9. Glossary
10. Appendices
11. Approval

Introduction

The purpose of this Business Requirements Document (BRD) is to define the requirements for developing an application, "Uber for Dog Walkers," that allows users to review dog walkers in their local area and book their services. This document will serve as the guiding framework for the project and ensure that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the objectives, scope, and requirements.

Business Objectives

The primary business objectives for this project are:

• To provide a platform where users can find and review dog walkers in their local area.
• To facilitate the booking of dog walking services through the app.
• To create a seamless and user-friendly experience for both dog walkers and dog owners.

Project Scope

In-Scope:

• Development of a mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms.
• User registration and profile management for both dog owners and dog walkers.
• Review and rating system for dog walkers.
• Booking and scheduling functionality.
• Payment processing integration.
• Notification system for bookings and reviews.

Out-of-Scope:

• Web application development.
• Advanced features such as live tracking of dog walkers.
• Integration with third-party services beyond payment processing.

Stakeholder Analysis

Internal Stakeholders:

• Peter Hunter: Project Sponsor
• Development Team: Responsible for coding and implementing the app.
• QA Team: Responsible for testing the app.
• Product Manager: Oversees the project and ensures alignment with business objectives.

External Stakeholders:

• Dog Owners (Users): End-users who will use the app to book dog walking services.
• Dog Walkers: Service providers who will offer their services through the app.

Requirements

Functional Requirements

1. Requirement ID: FR1

   • Description: User registration and profile management.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: Business Objective

2. Requirement ID: FR2

   • Description: Review and rating system for dog walkers.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: Business Objective

3. Requirement ID: FR3

• Description: Searching and filtering dog walkers based on location and availability.
• Priority: High
• Source: Business Objective

4. Requirement ID: FR4

   • Description: Booking and scheduling functionality.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: Business Objective

5. Requirement ID: FR5

   • Description: Payment processing integration.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: Business Objective

6. Requirement ID: FR6

• Description: Notification system for bookings and reviews.
• Priority: Medium
• Source: Business Objective

Non-Functional Requirements

1. Requirement ID: NFR1

   • Description: The app should be available on both iOS and Android platforms.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: Technical Requirement

2. Requirement ID: NFR2

   • Description: The app should have a user-friendly and intuitive interface.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: Usability Requirement

3. Requirement ID: NFR3

• Description: The app should ensure data security and privacy.
• Priority: High
• Source: Security Requirement

4. Requirement ID: NFR4
   • Description: The app should handle concurrent users without performance degradation.
   • Priority: Medium
   • Source: Performance Requirement

Assumptions

• Users have access to smartphones with internet connectivity.
• Dog walkers are willing to register and offer their services through the app.
• Payment processing will be handled by a reliable third-party service provider.

Constraints

• The project must be completed within a 6-month timeframe.
• Budget limitations may impact the scope of advanced features.

Risks

• Risk: Low user adoption.
  • Mitigation: Implement a marketing strategy to attract users.
• Risk: Technical issues with payment processing.
  • Mitigation: Choose a reputable payment processing service and conduct thorough testing.

Glossary

• User: A person who uses the app to book dog walking services.
• Dog Walker: A person who offers dog walking services through the app.
• Review: User-generated feedback on the dog walker’s service.
• Booking: The process of scheduling a dog walking service through the app.

Appendices

• Appendix A: User Interface Mockups
• Appendix B: Marketing Strategy Overview

Approval

• Prepared by: Dog Walking APP
• Email: peter@ctobyyourside.com
• Date: 01/17/2025
• Approved by: [Approver's Name]
• Date: [Approval Date]