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Software Design Specification
1. Introduction
This section (1 – 2 pages) provides an overview of this entire document.
1.1. Project Overview
Describe the client, the problem to be solved, and the intended users. Explain the context in which
your software will be used, i.e. the big picture. (1 – 3 paragraphs).
1.2. Project Scope
Mention the most important features of the system, inputs, data stores, and outputs. Do not discuss
implementation details. Note any major constraints. (1 – 5 paragraphs)
1.3. Document Preview
Describe the purpose, scope of this document, and intended audience of this document. Mention the
major sections that follow. Provide references to companion documents. (1 - 2 paragraphs)
2. Architectural Design
This section (2 – 4 pages) provides an overview and rationale for the program's data and architectural design
decisions.
2.1. Section Overview
Provide a summary of the contents of this section. (1 – 2 paragraphs)
2.2. General Constraints
Describe global limitations or constraints that have a significant impact on your system design.
Examples include hardware and software environments, interface requirements, external data
representations, performance requirements, network requirements, etc. (1 – 3 paragraphs)
2.3. Data Design
Describe the structure of any databases, external files, and internal data structures. You may wish to
include references to appendices containing ER diagrams, data, or file formats. (1 – 3 paragraphs)
2.4. Program Structure
Describe the architectural model chosen and the major components. Include a pictorial representation
(or reference to an appendix block or class diagram) of the major components. (1 – 4 paragraphs)
2.5. Alternatives Considered
Discuss the alternative architectural models considered and justify your choice for your architectural
design. (1 – 4 paragraphs)
3. Detailed Design
This section represents the meat of your document. Be as detailed as time allows.
3.1. Section Overview
Provide a summary of the contents of this section (1 – 2 paragraphs)
3.2. Component n Detail (include a sub-section for each component)
A structured description usually works. For example, if your components are classes you may wish to
include the following subsections
3.2.1. Description
3.2.2. Data Members (include type, visibility, and description)
3.2.3. Methods (include English or psuedocode descriptions for each one)
4. User Interface Design
4.1. Section Overview
Provide a summary of the contents of this section. (1 – 2 paragraphs)
4.2. Interface Design Rules
Describe and justify the conventions and standards used to design your interface. You may be able to
re-use some of the material prepared for CS 480 documents in this section. (1 – 2 paragraphs)
4.3. GUI Components
Note the GUI components or API's provided in the development environment that you plan on using.
(1 paragraph + table)
4.4. Detailed Description
Provide a detailed description of the user interface including screen images. You may prefer to
reference an appendix containing the screen snapshots. (1 – 4 pages)
5. Conclusion
Provide an ending to this document with a mention of implementation and testing strategies resulting from
this design (1 –2 paragraphs)
6. Appendices (a list of possibilities)
6.1. Database Entity-Relationship Diagram
6.2. Architectural Design Block Diagram(s)
6.3. Class Diagram(s)
6.4. Class Sequence Diagram(s)
6.5. User Interface Screen Snapshots

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Sds template

  • 1. Software Design Specification 1. Introduction This section (1 – 2 pages) provides an overview of this entire document. 1.1. Project Overview Describe the client, the problem to be solved, and the intended users. Explain the context in which your software will be used, i.e. the big picture. (1 – 3 paragraphs). 1.2. Project Scope Mention the most important features of the system, inputs, data stores, and outputs. Do not discuss implementation details. Note any major constraints. (1 – 5 paragraphs) 1.3. Document Preview Describe the purpose, scope of this document, and intended audience of this document. Mention the major sections that follow. Provide references to companion documents. (1 - 2 paragraphs) 2. Architectural Design This section (2 – 4 pages) provides an overview and rationale for the program's data and architectural design decisions. 2.1. Section Overview Provide a summary of the contents of this section. (1 – 2 paragraphs) 2.2. General Constraints Describe global limitations or constraints that have a significant impact on your system design. Examples include hardware and software environments, interface requirements, external data representations, performance requirements, network requirements, etc. (1 – 3 paragraphs) 2.3. Data Design Describe the structure of any databases, external files, and internal data structures. You may wish to include references to appendices containing ER diagrams, data, or file formats. (1 – 3 paragraphs) 2.4. Program Structure Describe the architectural model chosen and the major components. Include a pictorial representation (or reference to an appendix block or class diagram) of the major components. (1 – 4 paragraphs) 2.5. Alternatives Considered Discuss the alternative architectural models considered and justify your choice for your architectural design. (1 – 4 paragraphs) 3. Detailed Design This section represents the meat of your document. Be as detailed as time allows. 3.1. Section Overview Provide a summary of the contents of this section (1 – 2 paragraphs) 3.2. Component n Detail (include a sub-section for each component) A structured description usually works. For example, if your components are classes you may wish to include the following subsections 3.2.1. Description 3.2.2. Data Members (include type, visibility, and description) 3.2.3. Methods (include English or psuedocode descriptions for each one)
  • 2. 4. User Interface Design 4.1. Section Overview Provide a summary of the contents of this section. (1 – 2 paragraphs) 4.2. Interface Design Rules Describe and justify the conventions and standards used to design your interface. You may be able to re-use some of the material prepared for CS 480 documents in this section. (1 – 2 paragraphs) 4.3. GUI Components Note the GUI components or API's provided in the development environment that you plan on using. (1 paragraph + table) 4.4. Detailed Description Provide a detailed description of the user interface including screen images. You may prefer to reference an appendix containing the screen snapshots. (1 – 4 pages) 5. Conclusion Provide an ending to this document with a mention of implementation and testing strategies resulting from this design (1 –2 paragraphs) 6. Appendices (a list of possibilities) 6.1. Database Entity-Relationship Diagram 6.2. Architectural Design Block Diagram(s) 6.3. Class Diagram(s) 6.4. Class Sequence Diagram(s) 6.5. User Interface Screen Snapshots