System Design Specification (SDS) for PhoenixRize
DEIB Web Application
1. Architecture Overview
Backend: Node.js with Express.js or Django for RESTful API services.
Frontend: React.js with Next.js for server-side rendering and better SEO.
Database: MongoDB for scalable, flexible document storage.
Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) with OAuth 2.0 support.
AI Services: Integration with OpenAI for personalized learning and predictive analytics.
Payment Gateway: Stripe or PayPal for secure transactions.
Deployment: Docker containers orchestrated with Kubernetes, hosted on AWS.
2. API Routes
User Management
POST /api/auth/register: Register a new user.
POST /api/auth/login: Authenticate a user and provide JWT.
POST /api/auth/logout: Logout user and invalidate JWT.
GET /api/users/: Get user profile information.
PUT /api/users/: Update user profile information.
DELETE /api/users/: Delete user account.
GET /api/users//progress: Get user’s learning progress and analytics.
Course Management
GET /api/courses: Retrieve a list of all courses.
GET /api/courses/: Retrieve details of a specific course.
POST /api/courses: Create a new course (admin only).
PUT /api/courses/: Update course information (admin only).
DELETE /api/courses/: Delete a course (admin only).
POST /api/courses//enroll: Enroll a user in a course.
GET /api/courses//progress: Get the progress of a user in a course.
POST /api/courses//quiz: Submit quiz answers for a course.
Membership Program
GET /api/membership/tiers: Get information about membership tiers.
POST /api/membership/subscribe: Subscribe to a membership tier.
PUT /api/membership/upgrade: Upgrade membership to a higher tier.
DELETE /api/membership/cancel: Cancel membership subscription.
Website Management
GET /api/cms/resources: Retrieve blog posts and resources.
POST /api/cms/resources: Create a new resource (admin only).
PUT /api/cms/resources/: Update a resource (admin only).
DELETE /api/cms/resources/: Delete a resource (admin only).
POST /api/contact: Submit a contact form.
POST /api/chatbot: Interact with the integrated chatbot.
Social Media and Marketing
POST /api/social/schedule: Schedule a social media post.
GET /api/social/analytics: Retrieve engagement and analytics data.
POST /api/social/automate: Use AI to generate content suggestions.
DEI Self-Assessment Tools
GET /api/assessment/templates: Retrieve available assessment templates.
POST /api/assessment/submit: Submit a completed assessment.
GET /api/assessment/report: Get a report based on the submitted assessment.
GET /api/assessment/benchmark: Compare assessment results with industry benchmarks.
Measurement and Accountability
GET /api/scorecards: Retrieve DEI scorecards.
GET /api/reports: Generate and retrieve custom reports.
POST /api/reports/ai-generate: Use AI to generate advanced analytics reports.
PhoenixRize DEIB Offerings
GET /api/deib/offerings: List available DEIB services.
POST /api/deib/assessment: Submit data for AI-powered assessments.
GET /api/deib/strategy: Retrieve strategy and planning documents.
GET /api/deib/implementation: Track implementation progress.
GET /api/deib/monitoring: Access real-time monitoring dashboards.
GET /api/deib/recognition: View recognition and rewards for DEIB contributions.
3. Authentication and Authorization
JWT Tokens: Secure authentication for API routes.
OAuth 2.0: Allow users to log in via Google, Facebook, etc.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Differentiate access levels (admin, member, user).
4. Database Models
User Model
id: ObjectId
username: String
email: String
password: String (hashed)
role: Enum (admin, member, user)
progress: Array (linked to courses)
membership: Object (details about membership level)
Course Model
id: ObjectId
title: String
description: String
modules: Array (modules with interactive elements)
quizzes: Array (questions and answers)
certification: Boolean
Membership Model
id: ObjectId
userId: ObjectId
tier: Enum (basic, premium, elite)
status: Enum (active, cancelled)
Resource Model
id: ObjectId
title: String
content: String
author: ObjectId (linked to User)
type: Enum (blog, document)
Assessment Model
id: ObjectId
userId: ObjectId
templateId: ObjectId (linked to Assessment Templates)
responses: Array (user responses)
report: Object (AI-generated feedback)
5. Third-Party Integrations
Stripe/PayPal: For payment processing.
OpenAI API: For personalized learning and AI-powered analytics.
Google Analytics: For tracking user interactions and behavior.
Social Media APIs: For automated posting and engagement tracking.
6. Security Considerations
HTTPS: Ensure all communications are encrypted.
Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data like passwords and payment details.
Input Validation: Prevent injection attacks by validating all user inputs.
Rate Limiting: Protect APIs from abuse and DDoS attacks.
Regular Audits: Conduct security audits to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
7. Monitoring and Logging
CloudWatch: Use AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and logging.
Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring.
Audit Logs: Keep logs of user activities, especially for admin actions.
8. Development Workflow
Version Control: Use Git for source control, with branching strategies like GitFlow.
CI/CD: Implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines using GitHub
Actions or Jenkins.
Testing: Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest and Cypress.
Code Reviews: Peer review code before merging to ensure quality and security.
9. Digital Marketplace
Overview: The Digital Marketplace will allow users to buy and sell DEIB-related products
such as books, courses, and other digital resources. It will include product listings, a shopping
cart, payment processing, order management, and product reviews.
API Routes
Product Management
o GET /api/marketplace/products: Retrieve a list of available products.
o GET /api/marketplace/products/: Retrieve details of a specific product.
o POST /api/marketplace/products: Create a new product listing (admin/vendor
only).
o PUT /api/marketplace/products/: Update product details (admin/vendor only).
o DELETE /api/marketplace/products/: Delete a product listing (admin/vendor only).
Shopping Cart and Checkout
o POST /api/marketplace/cart: Add items to the user's shopping cart.
o GET /api/marketplace/cart: Retrieve the user's shopping cart.
o POST /api/marketplace/checkout: Process payment and complete the order.
Order Management
o GET /api/marketplace/orders: Retrieve a list of orders placed by the user.
o GET /api/marketplace/orders/: Retrieve details of a specific order.
Product Reviews
o POST /api/marketplace/products//review: Submit a review for a purchased
product.
o GET /api/marketplace/products//reviews: Retrieve reviews for a specific product.
Database Models
Product Model
o id: ObjectId
o name: String
o description: String
o price: Number
o category: String
o vendorId: ObjectId (linked to the user who listed the product)
o stock: Number
o rating: Number (average rating based on user reviews)
Order Model
o id: ObjectId
o userId: ObjectId (linked to the user who placed the order)
o products: Array (list of product IDs and quantities)
o totalPrice: Number
o status: Enum (pending, processing, shipped, completed)
Review Model
o id: ObjectId
o productId: ObjectId
o userId: ObjectId
o rating: Number
o comment: String
Third-Party Integrations
Payment Gateway: Use Stripe or PayPal for secure payment processing.
Shipping Integration: Optionally integrate with shipping APIs if physical goods are sold.
Security Considerations
Payment Security: Ensure compliance with PCI DSS for secure handling of payment data.
Vendor Verification: Implement a verification process for vendors to prevent fraudulent
listings.
Monitoring and Logging
Transaction Logs: Keep detailed logs of all transactions for auditing purposes.
Review Moderation: Implement a moderation system for user-submitted reviews to prevent
abuse
This SDS outlines the core elements needed for the development and deployment of
the PhoenixRize DEIB Web Application, ensuring a structured, scalable, and secure
approach.
