Certainly, here's an example of a complex logic requirement for a software application and how
to represent it in an SRS using appropriate techniques:
Complex Logic Requirement:
● Requirement: The application must be able to dynamically adjust the display of product
recommendations based on user browsing history, purchase history, and real-time
interactions (e.g., hovering over items, adding items to cart, removing items from cart).
SRS Representation:
This requirement involves intricate decision-making and dynamic behavior. Here's how we can
represent it using a combination of techniques:
1. Use Case Description:
● Name: "Personalized Product Recommendations"
● Actor: Logged-in User
● Description:
○ The system shall analyze the user's browsing history, purchase history, and
real-time interactions with the application.
○ Based on this analysis, the system shall dynamically adjust the displayed product
recommendations.
○ Recommendations should be relevant, personalized, and potentially include:
■ "Frequently Bought Together" items
■ "Similar Items" based on browsing history
■ "Recommended for You" based on purchase history and preferences
■ "Limited-Time Offers" for items the user has shown interest in
● Precondition: User is logged in to the application.
● Postcondition: Relevant product recommendations are displayed to the user.
2. Functional Requirements:
● FR-1: The system shall track user browsing history, including pages visited and time
spent on each page.
● FR-2: The system shall store user purchase history, including items purchased, quantity,
and date of purchase.
● FR-3: The system shall capture user interactions with the application, such as:
○ Hovering over product images
○ Adding items to the cart
○ Removing items from the cart
○ Clicking on product details
● FR-4: The system shall implement a recommendation engine that utilizes machine
learning algorithms to analyze user data and generate personalized recommendations.
● FR-5: The system shall dynamically update the displayed recommendations in real-time
based on user interactions.
3. Non-Functional Requirements:
● Performance: Recommendations should be generated and displayed with minimal
latency.
● Usability: Recommendations should be presented in a clear and intuitive manner.
● Scalability: The system should be able to handle a large number of users and a vast
product catalog.
4. Decision Table:
A decision table can be used to represent the logic for determining the type of recommendation
to display based on different user interactions:
User Interaction Browsing History Purchase History Recommendation Type
Hover over product A Frequently viewed None Recommend product B
product B
Add product A to cart Frequently viewed Previously purchased Recommend product C
product C product D and product D
Remove product A from Frequently viewed None Recommend product E
cart product E
5. State Diagram:
A state diagram can visualize the different states of the recommendation system and the
transitions between them based on user actions.
6. UML Sequence Diagram:
A sequence diagram can illustrate the interaction between the user, the application, and the
recommendation engine.
By combining these techniques, the SRS can effectively capture the complex logic of the
dynamic product recommendation system. This ensures clarity, consistency, and a shared
understanding among stakeholders.
Note: This is a simplified example. In a real-world scenario, the SRS would need to be more
detailed and comprehensive, covering all aspects of the requirement.
I hope this example is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
