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The document outlines the requirements for developing a movie recommendation system that allows users to create profiles, rate movies, receive personalized recommendations, search for movies, and view movie details. It describes features like user registration, movie rating, recommendation generation, movie search, and movie details. It also covers non-functional requirements around performance, security, reliability, scalability, and legal compliance.

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The document outlines the requirements for developing a movie recommendation system that allows users to create profiles, rate movies, receive personalized recommendations, search for movies, and view movie details. It describes features like user registration, movie rating, recommendation generation, movie search, and movie details. It also covers non-functional requirements around performance, security, reliability, scalability, and legal compliance.

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1.

Introduction

1.1 Purpose:
The purpose of this document is to outline the software requirements for the development of a Movie
Recommendation System (MRS). The MRS is designed to provide personalized movie recommendations to users
based on their preferences, viewing history, and other relevant factors.

1.2 Scope
The Movie Recommendation System will allow users to:
- Create and manage user profiles.
- Rate movies.
- Receive personalized movie recommendations.
- Search for movies based on various criteria.
- View movie details and trailers.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations


- MRS: Movie Recommendation System
- UI: User Interface
- API: Application Programming Interface
- DB: Database

2. Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective


The MRS will be a standalone system interacting with users through a web interface. It may integrate with
external APIs for accessing movie metadata and user authentication.

2.2 Product Functions


- User Registration: Users can create accounts and log in securely.
- Movie Rating: Users can rate movies they have watched.
- Recommendation Generation: The system will generate personalized movie recommendations based on user
ratings and preferences.
- Movie Search: Users can search for movies by title, genre, release year, etc.
- Movie Details: Users can view detailed information about movies, including trailers, cast, and crew.

2.3 User Classes and Characteristics


- Regular Users: Individuals who use the system to discover and watch movies.
- Administrators: System administrators who manage user accounts and system settings.

2.4 Operating Environment


The MRS will be web-based and accessible through modern web browsers. It will be hosted on a server with
appropriate hardware and software resources.
3. System Features

3.1 User Registration


- Users can create new accounts by providing a username, email address, and password.
- Passwords must meet security requirements (e.g., minimum length, complexity).
- Users can log in securely using their credentials.

3.2 Movie Rating


- Users can rate movies on a scale (e.g., 1 to 5 stars).
- Ratings contribute to the generation of personalized recommendations.

3.3 Recommendation Generation


- The system analyzes user ratings and preferences to generate personalized movie recommendations.
- Recommendations are based on collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, or hybrid methods.

3.4 Movie Search


- Users can search for movies by title, genre, release year, etc.
- Search results are displayed in a user-friendly manner, with relevant details.

3.5 Movie Details


- Users can view detailed information about movies, including synopsis, cast, crew, and trailers.
- Movie details are sourced from external databases or APIs.

4. External Interface Requirements

4.1 User Interfaces


- The system will have a web-based UI accessible via desktop and mobile browsers.
- The UI will be intuitive and user-friendly, with features such as search bars, navigation menus, and
recommendation sections.

4.2 API Interfaces


- The system may integrate with external APIs for accessing movie metadata and trailers.
- APIs for user authentication and authorization may be utilized.

5. Non-Functional Requirements

5.1 Performance
- The system should respond to user interactions promptly, with minimal latency.
- It should be capable of handling multiple concurrent user sessions.

5.2 Security
- User authentication and authorization mechanisms should be robust and secure.
- Passwords should be encrypted and stored securely.
- User sessions should be protected against session hijacking and other security threats.

5.3 Reliability
- The system should be reliable and available, with minimal downtime.
- Regular backups of user data and system configurations should be performed.
5.4 Scalability
- The system should be scalable to accommodate a growing user base and increasing data volumes.
- Horizontal and vertical scaling strategies should be considered for scalability.

6. Other Requirements

6.1 Legal and Compliance


- The system should comply with relevant data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Proper permissions should be obtained for using third-party movie metadata and trailers.

6.2 Documentation
- Comprehensive documentation should be provided for system installation, configuration, and usage.
- Code documentation should be maintained for future development and maintenance.

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