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Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to define the functional and non-functional
requirements for a movie recommendation website. The website will allow users to
explore, search, and get personalized recommendations for movies.
1.2 Scope
The movie recommendation website will consist of 5-6 web pages, built using
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features include:
o User-friendly interface for browsing movies.
o Search functionality.
o Movie details page.
o Personalized recommendations based on user preferences.
o Responsive design for mobile and desktop.
2.1 Homepage
o Display a carousel of popular and trending movies.
o Include categories like "New Releases," "Top Rated," and "Trending Now."
o Navigation bar with links to all major pages.
3. Non-Functional Requirements
3.1 Usability
o The interface should be intuitive and visually appealing.
o Navigation should be simple, with clear paths to all features.
3.2 Performance
o The website should load within 3 seconds for optimal user experience.
o JavaScript should be optimized for fast interactivity.
3.3 Compatibility
o The website should work on all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari,
Edge).
o Fully responsive design for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens.
3.4 Security
o Ensure user preferences are saved securely using local storage.
o Protect against potential XSS vulnerabilities.
3.5 Scalability
o The design should support easy integration with APIs and databases for future
expansion.
4. Pages Description
1. Homepage
o Hero section with a movie carousel.
o Navigation bar with links to all pages.
o Sections for "Trending," "Top Rated," etc.
2. Search Results
o Dynamic search bar.
o Grid layout for search results.
3. Movie Details
o Detailed view of a movie.
o Recommendations based on the current movie.
4. Recommendations
o Personalized movie suggestions.
o Option to filter by genre or rating.
5. User Preferences
o Form to select favorite genres/actors.
o Save button to store preferences in local storage.
6. About/Contact
o Information about the website's purpose.
o Contact form for feedback.
5. Tools and Libraries
o CSS Framework: Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap (optional).
o JavaScript Library: None (Vanilla JS).
o API: The Movie Database (TMDB) API or static JSON file.
6. Design and Mockups
o Include wireframes/mockups for:
o Homepage.
o Search results page.
o Movie details page.
o Recommendations page.
o About/contact page.
7. Pros
o User-Centric Design: The website is designed to cater to individual user
preferences, ensuring a personalized and enjoyable experience.
o Modern Technologies: Utilizing HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript ensures
compatibility with all modern devices and browsers.
o Scalability: The platform’s structure supports future upgrades, such as
integrating additional APIs or backend functionality for user accounts.
o Accessibility: The responsive design ensures seamless usage on desktops,
tablets, and mobile devices, enhancing reach and usability.
o Cost Efficiency: With no backend dependency, the system minimizes hosting
and maintenance costs.