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Phase 1

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Phase 1: Planning and Requirements (1 Week)

1.

Understand the Requirements:

2.
1. Identify the main features needed in the system (e.g., booking rentals, vehicle
inventory management, customer management, billing).
2. Define user roles (e.g., admin, customer, etc.).
3. Document the workflow of the system (e.g., how rentals are booked, how returns
are processed).
3.

Outline Use Cases:

4.

1. Car browsing and selection.


2. Booking and reservation management.
3. Customer registration and management.
4. Vehicle return and inspection.
5. Payment and billing system.
6. Reports generation (e.g., rental history, earnings).

5.

System Architecture:

6.

1. Decide on the architecture (e.g., client-server, microservices, or monolithic).


2. Choose your technology stack:

1. Frontend: HTML/CSS, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.).


2. Backend: Node.js, Java, Python (Flask, Django), PHP, etc.
3. Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
7.

Wireframing & Prototype (Optional):

8.

1. Create simple wireframes to visualize the layout of your pages (tools like Figma or
Sketch are great for this).

Phase 2: Database Design (1 Week)


1.

Identify Key Entities:

2.

1. Customers, Vehicles, Bookings, Payments, Admins, etc.

3.

Define Relationships:

4.

1. Customer-Booking relationship (one-to-many).


2. Vehicle-Booking relationship (many-to-many or one-to-many, depending on
availability logic).
3. Payment-Booking relationship (one-to-one).

5.

Design Database Schema:

6.

1. Use an ERD tool to model the database.


2. Create tables and fields for each entity with proper data types (e.g., vehicle details
like model, year, rental status).

7.

Set Up the Database:

8.

1. Create the database in your chosen RDBMS/NoSQL system.


2. Set up connections between the backend and database.

Phase 3: Backend Development (2-3 Weeks)

1.

Set Up Development Environment:

2.

1. Initialize your project with a backend framework (Django, Express.js, etc.).


2. Configure environment variables for sensitive data (e.g., database credentials).
3.

Implement Authentication & Authorization:

4.

1. Admin login (CRUD for cars, bookings, payments, etc.).


2. Customer login/registration (profile management, view rental history).

5.

Implement Main Features:

6.

1. Vehicle Management:

1. Add/Edit/Delete cars (for admin).


2. Display available cars (for customers).

2. Booking System:

1. Search/filter cars by availability, make, model, etc.


2. Book a car and handle availability status.

3. Payments:

1. Integrate a payment system (e.g., Stripe or PayPal for online payments).


2. Invoice generation for completed bookings.

4. Return and Inspection:

1. Track when cars are returned.


2. Inspect cars for damages and apply fees if necessary.

7.

API Development (Optional):

8.

1. If you’re building a mobile app or need external access, develop REST APIs for core
functionalities (booking, payments, etc.).

Phase 4: Frontend Development (2-3 Weeks)

1.
Set Up Frontend Framework:

2.

1. If using a framework like React, Angular, or Vue, set up the basic structure of the
project.

3.

Implement UI:

4.

1. Home Page: Display available vehicles, search, and filter options.


2. Login/Register Pages: For admin and customers.
3. Booking Page: View car details, select dates, and make reservations.
4. Admin Dashboard: Manage vehicle listings, view customer bookings, manage
payments.

5.

Integrate Frontend with Backend:

6.

1. Use Axios, Fetch API, or other methods to connect the frontend to the backend.
2. Ensure real-time updates (e.g., vehicle availability, bookings).

7.

Testing Frontend:

8.

1. Test all UI functionalities for responsiveness and performance.

Phase 5: Testing and Debugging (2 Weeks)

1.

Unit Testing:

2.

1. Test individual functions or modules (both backend and frontend).

3.

Integration Testing:
4.

1. Test the integration between components (e.g., frontend interacting with backend,
backend with database).

5.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

6.

1. Get feedback from potential users or stakeholders and make necessary


adjustments.

7.

Performance and Security Testing:

8.

1. Test for common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting).


2. Ensure your system can handle multiple users and requests without crashing.

Phase 6: Deployment and Maintenance (1 Week)

1.

Choose a Hosting Platform:

2.

1. Heroku, AWS, Google Cloud, or others for your backend.


2. Use services like Netlify or Vercel for frontend hosting if needed.

3.

Prepare for Deployment:

4.

1. Set up a CI/CD pipeline to automate testing and deployment.


2. Ensure environment variables and sensitive data are secure in production.

5.

Deploy:

6.
1. Deploy your application and database to the cloud.
2. Test the deployed system to ensure everything works correctly.

7.

Maintenance Plan:

8.

1. Plan regular backups and security checks.


2. Add additional features or improvements based on user feedback.

Month-by-Month Breakdown:
 Month 1 (Weeks 1-4): Planning, database design, and initial backend development.
 Month 2 (Weeks 5-8): Complete backend and start frontend development.
 Month 3 (Weeks 9-12): Complete frontend, test, deploy, and improve.

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