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Learning Management System SDD

The document is a Software Design Specification for a Learning Management System (LMS) that outlines its architecture, components, and implementation details. It includes information on system objectives, data design, process design, and non-functional requirements, emphasizing scalability, security, and usability. The LMS is designed to support students, instructors, and admins with features like course management and payment processing, utilizing a microservices architecture on AWS.

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Learning Management System SDD

The document is a Software Design Specification for a Learning Management System (LMS) that outlines its architecture, components, and implementation details. It includes information on system objectives, data design, process design, and non-functional requirements, emphasizing scalability, security, and usability. The LMS is designed to support students, instructors, and admins with features like course management and payment processing, utilizing a microservices architecture on AWS.

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Learning Management System (LMS)

Software Design Description


Version 1.0Date: April 20, 2025

Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
2. System Overview
2.1 System Objectives
2.2 System Architecture
3. Data Design
3.1 Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)
3.2 Database Schema
4. Process Design
4.1 Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
4.2 Use Case Diagram
4.3 Sequence Diagram
4.4 Class Diagram
5. System Components
5.1 Frontend
5.2 Backend
5.3 Database
5.4 APIs
6. Non-Functional Requirements
6.1 Scalability
6.2 Security
6.3 Performance
6.4 Usability
7. Implementation Details
7.1 Technology Stack
7.2 Deployment Strategy
7.3 Testing Strategy
8. Conclusion
9. References

1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Software Design Specification (SDS) outlines the design and architecture of a Learning Management System (LMS) similar to
Udemy. The document serves as a blueprint for developers, architects, and stakeholders to understand the system’s structure,
components, and implementation details.

1.2 Scope
The LMS provides a platform for:
 Students: Browse, enroll, and complete courses, view progress, and download certificates.
 Instructors: Create and manage courses, upload content, and track earnings.
 Admins: Manage users, courses, and payments, and handle disputes.Key features include user authentication, course
management, payment processing, reviews, and analytics. The system is web-based, scalable, and secure.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations


 LMS: Learning Management System
 ERD: Entity-Relationship Diagram
 DFD: Data Flow Diagram
 API: Application Programming Interface
 UI: User Interface

2. System Overview
2.1 System Objectives
 Deliver a user-friendly platform for online learning.
 Support millions of users with high availability.
 Ensure secure transactions and data privacy.
 Provide robust analytics for instructors and admins.

2.2 System Architecture


The LMS adopts a microservices architecture deployed on AWS. Key components include a React-based frontend, Node.js
backend with Express, MongoDB database, and external services (Stripe, AWS S3, Elasticsearch).
Figure 1: System Architecture DiagramThe architecture diagram illustrates the client (browser), load balancer, microservices
(User, Course, Payment, Search), database, and external services. Arrows indicate data flow, such as HTTP requests from the
browser to microservices via the load balancer, and database queries from microservices. (Insert diagram generated per Section
2.2 instructions.)

3. Data Design
3.1 Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)
The ERD models the database structure, including entities (User, Course, Enrollment, Payment, Review) and their relationships
(Creates, Enrolls, Pays, Reviews).
Figure 2: Entity-Relationship DiagramThe ERD shows entities as rectangles with attributes (e.g., User: user_id, email) and
relationships as diamonds (e.g., Enrolls). Lines indicate cardinality, such as one-to-many between Instructor and Course. (Insert
diagram generated per Section 3.1 instructions.)

3.2 Database Schema


The database uses MongoDB collections:
 Users: { user_id: ObjectId, email: String, password: String, role: String, name: String, profile_picture: String }
 Courses: { course_id: ObjectId, title: String, description: String, instructor_id: ObjectId, price: Number, category: String,
status: String }
 Enrollments: { enrollment_id: ObjectId, user_id: ObjectId, course_id: ObjectId, enrollment_date: Date, progress:
Number }
 Payments: { payment_id: ObjectId, user_id: ObjectId, course_id: ObjectId, amount: Number, payment_date: Date,
status: String }
 Reviews: { review_id: ObjectId, user_id: ObjectId, course_id: ObjectId, rating: Number, comment: String, date: Date }

4. Process Design
4.1 Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
The DFDs illustrate data flow between external entities, processes, and data stores.
Figure 3: Level-0 Data Flow DiagramThe Level-0 DFD shows the LMS System as a single process interacting with external entities
(Student, Instructor, Admin, Payment Gateway) and data stores (User DB, Course DB, Payment DB, Review DB). Arrows
represent data flows, such as “Enroll” from Student to LMS System.

Figure 4: Level-1 Data Flow DiagramThe Level-1 DFD breaks down the LMS System into subprocesses (User Management, Course
Management, Enrollment Management, Payment Processing, Review Management), showing detailed data flows. (Insert
diagrams generated per Section 4.1 instructions.)
4.2 Use Case Diagram
The use case diagram outlines interactions between actors and the system.
Figure 5: Use Case DiagramThe diagram shows actors (Student, Instructor, Admin) outside a system boundary, connected to use
cases (e.g., Enroll in Course, Create Course, Manage Users). (Insert diagram generated per Section 4.2 instructions.)

4.3 Sequence Diagram


The sequence diagram depicts the workflow of a student purchasing a course.
Figure 6: Sequence DiagramThe diagram shows objects (Student, UI, Course Service, Payment Service, Database, Payment
Gateway) with lifelines. Messages include “Select Course”, “Process Payment”, and “Confirm Enrollment”. (Insert diagram
generated per Section 4.3 instructions.)
4.4 Class Diagram
The class diagram models the system’s core classes and relationships.
Figure 7: Class DiagramThe diagram shows classes (User, Course, Enrollment, Payment) with attributes and methods, connected
by associations (e.g., User-Course via Enrollment). (Insert diagram generated per Section 4.4 instructions.)

5. System Components
5.1 Frontend
 Framework: React with Tailwind CSS for responsive UI.
 Components: HomePage, CoursePage, Dashboard.

5.2 Backend
 Framework: Node.js with Express.
 Microservices: User Service, Course Service, Payment Service, Search Service.

5.3 Database
 Type: MongoDB (NoSQL) for flexibility.
 Sharding: For scalability.

5.4 APIs
REST Endpoints:
 POST /api/users/register
 GET /api/courses
 POST /api/payments
 GET /api/enrollments/:user_id

6. Non-Functional Requirements
6.1 Scalability
 Horizontal scaling using Kubernetes.
 Load balancing with AWS ELB.

6.2 Security
 JWT authentication.
 HTTPS communication.
 Data encryption.

6.3 Performance
 Response time: <200ms for APIs.
 Uptime: 99.9%.

6.4 Usability
 Responsive design.
 Intuitive navigation.

7. Implementation Details
7.1 Technology Stack
 Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, Axios.
 Backend: Node.js, Express, Mongoose.
 Database: MongoDB.
 External Services: Stripe, AWS S3, Elasticsearch.
 DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GitHub Actions.

7.2 Deployment Strategy


 AWS EC2 with RDS for MongoDB.
 CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
 Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.

7.3 Testing Strategy


 Unit Testing: Jest, React Testing Library.
 Integration Testing: Postman.
 Load Testing: JMeter.

8. Conclusion
This SDS provides a comprehensive design for an LMS, covering architecture, data models, process flows, and implementation
details. The system is scalable, secure, and user-friendly, with diagrams illustrating key components and workflows.

9. References
 IEEE Standard for Software Design Descriptions (IEEE 1016-2009).
 MongoDB Documentation: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/
 React Documentation: https://react.dev/
 AWS Architecture Guidelines: https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/

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