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Requirements Analysis
Q1: How were the initial requirements for the LMS gathered? Was there any formal requirement-gathering process like interviews, surveys, or workshops?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Requirements were gathered by exploring open-source LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle) and consulting IT team members.
Requirements Analysis
Q1: How were the initial requirements for the LMS gathered? Was there any formal requirement-gathering process like interviews, surveys, or workshops?
Javid Hussain
Requirements were gathered through discussion-based sessions initiated by Dr. Irshad Hussain with a committee of faculty members, IT staff, and an intern.
Requirements Analysis
Q1: How were the initial requirements for the LMS gathered? Was there any formal requirement-gathering process like interviews, surveys, or workshops?
Tahawur Abbas
Requirements were collected via student interviews and admin meetings, with formal interviews and meetings conducted.
Requirements Analysis
Q1: How were the initial requirements for the LMS gathered? Was there any formal requirement-gathering process like interviews, surveys, or workshops?
Amjad
Requirements were gathered through comprehensive requirement analysis sessions, including interviews and regular meetings with stakeholders.
Requirements Analysis
Q1: How were the initial requirements for the LMS gathered? Was there any formal requirement-gathering process like interviews, surveys, or workshops?
Asad Ali
Requirements were gathered through meetings; formal documentation was not prepared.
Requirements Analysis
Q1: How were the initial requirements for the LMS gathered? Was there any formal requirement-gathering process like interviews, surveys, or workshops?
Muhammad Askari
Requirements were gathered through informal stakeholder meetings rather than formal documentation processes.
Requirements Analysis
Q2: Were stakeholders such as faculty, students, or admin staff involved during the planning stage?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Yes, students (Amjad, Tahawar, Abida) and some faculty members were involved. Open-source solutions were also researched for timetable management.
Requirements Analysis
Q2: Were stakeholders such as faculty, students, or admin staff involved during the planning stage?
Javid Hussain
Yes, faculty members, IT faculty, and an intern were involved.
Requirements Analysis
Q2: Were stakeholders such as faculty, students, or admin staff involved during the planning stage?
Tahawur Abbas
Yes, students and admins were involved in planning.
Requirements Analysis
Q2: Were stakeholders such as faculty, students, or admin staff involved during the planning stage?
Amjad
Yes, feedback from faculty and students was continuously gathered and integrated.
Requirements Analysis
Q2: Were stakeholders such as faculty, students, or admin staff involved during the planning stage?
Asad Ali
Yes, faculty members and students' requirements were considered during planning.
Requirements Analysis
Q2: Were stakeholders such as faculty, students, or admin staff involved during the planning stage?
Muhammad Askari
Yes, faculty and IT staff were involved throughout the planning stage.
Requirements Analysis
Q3: Were there any documented functional and non-functional requirements? Can we see them?
Imtiaz Ahmed
No - formal requirement documents are not available. Documentation will be prepared for new features as the system migrates to an API-based CMS.
Requirements Analysis
Q3: Were there any documented functional and non-functional requirements? Can we see them?
Javid Hussain
No formal documentation exists; requirements were captured through discussions.
Requirements Analysis
Q3: Were there any documented functional and non-functional requirements? Can we see them?
Tahawur Abbas
Limited documentation exists; requirements were primarily captured verbally and via meeting notes.
Requirements Analysis
Q3: Were there any documented functional and non-functional requirements? Can we see them?
Amjad
Thorough documentation was maintained throughout the project's lifecycle.
Requirements Analysis
Q3: Were there any documented functional and non-functional requirements? Can we see them?
Asad Ali
No, there is no formal documentation.
Requirements Analysis
Q3: Were there any documented functional and non-functional requirements? Can we see them?
Muhammad Askari
No comprehensive SRS document was created; requirements were tracked informally.
Requirements Analysis
Q4: What challenges were faced during requirement collection?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Multiple challenges were encountered during requirement collection.
Requirements Analysis
Q4: What challenges were faced during requirement collection?
Javid Hussain
Many users had limited computer experience; training sessions were conducted to mitigate this.
Requirements Analysis
Q4: What challenges were faced during requirement collection?
Tahawur Abbas
Lack of clarity in requirements, departmental needs not fully captured, and limited time for planning were key challenges.
Requirements Analysis
Q4: What challenges were faced during requirement collection?
Amjad
Absence of a formal team leader and limited development time posed challenges.
Requirements Analysis
Q4: What challenges were faced during requirement collection?
Asad Ali
Various challenges were faced that required logical handling during requirement collection.
Requirements Analysis
Q4: What challenges were faced during requirement collection?
Muhammad Askari
Challenges arose in tracking requirements and managing scope due to lack of formal documentation.
Requirements Analysis
Q5: How were conflicting requirements between departments handled during planning?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Reconciliation issues (especially with accounts) were addressed using API-based solutions.
Requirements Analysis
Q5: How were conflicting requirements between departments handled during planning?
Javid Hussain
Conflicting requirements were managed through informal discussions with faculty and IT staff.
Requirements Analysis
Q5: How were conflicting requirements between departments handled during planning?
Tahawur Abbas
Conflicting requirements were resolved through discussions between students, admins, and IT team.
Requirements Analysis
Q5: How were conflicting requirements between departments handled during planning?
Amjad
Conflicts were handled by prioritizing critical features and implementing iterative improvements.
Requirements Analysis
Q5: How were conflicting requirements between departments handled during planning?
Asad Ali
Conflicts were discussed informally and resolved logically during planning.
Requirements Analysis
Q5: How were conflicting requirements between departments handled during planning?
Muhammad Askari
Conflicts were difficult to resolve due to absence of a comprehensive SRS document.
Requirements Analysis
Q6: Were any industry standards or educational guidelines considered during requirement definition?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Yes - industry practices such as object-oriented principles and a concurrent/agile approach were followed.
Requirements Analysis
Q6: Were any industry standards or educational guidelines considered during requirement definition?
Javid Hussain
Some standard practices like structured PHP and modular development were considered.
Requirements Analysis
Q6: Were any industry standards or educational guidelines considered during requirement definition?
Tahawur Abbas
Basic coding and design guidelines were applied in line with academic standards.
Requirements Analysis
Q6: Were any industry standards or educational guidelines considered during requirement definition?
Amjad
Some industry practices and coding standards were informally applied.
Requirements Analysis
Q6: Were any industry standards or educational guidelines considered during requirement definition?
Asad Ali
No specific guidelines were followed; it was an in-house approach.
Requirements Analysis
Q6: Were any industry standards or educational guidelines considered during requirement definition?
Muhammad Askari
Industry standards were considered informally during development.
Requirements Analysis
Q7: Is there a process in place for updating requirements when user needs evolve?
Imtiaz Ahmed
No formal process is documented; updates are handled informally.
Requirements Analysis
Q7: Is there a process in place for updating requirements when user needs evolve?
Javid Hussain
New students were included as interns in subsequent iterations to assist in further development.
Requirements Analysis
Q7: Is there a process in place for updating requirements when user needs evolve?
Tahawur Abbas
Updates were applied when user requirements changed or issues arose.
Requirements Analysis
Q7: Is there a process in place for updating requirements when user needs evolve?
Amjad
Regular updates and version control were used to accommodate evolving requirements.
Requirements Analysis
Q7: Is there a process in place for updating requirements when user needs evolve?
Asad Ali
Requirements are dynamic and evolve based on changing needs.
Requirements Analysis
Q7: Is there a process in place for updating requirements when user needs evolve?
Muhammad Askari
Handled informally through stakeholder meetings and incremental development.
Design & Architecture
Q1: Was any formal software design used (e.g., UML diagrams, ER diagrams)?
Imtiaz Ahmed
There was no formal design initially because Dr. Irshad Hussain, being an expert, directly guided the system design.
Design & Architecture
Q1: Was any formal software design used (e.g., UML diagrams, ER diagrams)?
Javid Hussain
No formal design tools; Joomla and structured PHP were used.
Design & Architecture
Q1: Was any formal software design used (e.g., UML diagrams, ER diagrams)?
Tahawur Abbas
Yes, an ER diagram was created for database structure.
Design & Architecture
Q1: Was any formal software design used (e.g., UML diagrams, ER diagrams)?
Amjad
Yes, an ER diagram was developed.
Design & Architecture
Q1: Was any formal software design used (e.g., UML diagrams, ER diagrams)?
Asad Ali
Basic system design was used, but no formal diagrams were created.
Design & Architecture
Q1: Was any formal software design used (e.g., UML diagrams, ER diagrams)?
Muhammad Askari
ER diagrams were used for database design. No UML diagrams were created.
Design & Architecture
Q2: Were design alternatives evaluated before implementation?
Imtiaz Ahmed
No - design alternatives were not formally documented.
Design & Architecture
Q2: Were design alternatives evaluated before implementation?
Javid Hussain
Yes, design alternatives were considered informally based on feasibility and system requirements.
Design & Architecture
Q2: Were design alternatives evaluated before implementation?
Tahawur Abbas
Yes, the design was evaluated.
Design & Architecture
Q2: Were design alternatives evaluated before implementation?
Amjad
Yes, discussions were held to address system limitations and the choice of PHP.
Design & Architecture
Q2: Were design alternatives evaluated before implementation?
Asad Ali
Yes, design alternatives were informally discussed among team members.
Design & Architecture
Q2: Were design alternatives evaluated before implementation?
Muhammad Askari
Yes, design alternatives were evaluated with stakeholder approval.
Design & Architecture
Q3: Was the design reviewed or approved by stakeholders?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Yes, Dr. Irshad Hussain reviewed the design.
Design & Architecture
Q3: Was the design reviewed or approved by stakeholders?
Javid Hussain
Yes, Dr. Irshad Hussain supervised development and reviewed code.
Design & Architecture
Q3: Was the design reviewed or approved by stakeholders?
Tahawur Abbas
The design was reviewed internally but not formally approved by external stakeholders.
Design & Architecture
Q3: Was the design reviewed or approved by stakeholders?
Amjad
Yes, the design was reviewed and approved by key stakeholders.
Design & Architecture
Q3: Was the design reviewed or approved by stakeholders?
Asad Ali
Yes, stakeholders were consulted informally.
Design & Architecture
Q3: Was the design reviewed or approved by stakeholders?
Muhammad Askari
Yes, stakeholders approved design alternatives.
Design & Architecture
Q4: What architecture pattern is the LMS based on? (Monolithic, Microservices, Layered, etc.)
Imtiaz Ahmed
The system uses a layered approach typical for Joomla-based applications.
Design & Architecture
Q4: What architecture pattern is the LMS based on? (Monolithic, Microservices, Layered, etc.)
Javid Hussain
A structured, layered approach.
Design & Architecture
Q4: What architecture pattern is the LMS based on? (Monolithic, Microservices, Layered, etc.)
Tahawur Abbas
Layered architecture was applied within the limitations of Joomla.
Design & Architecture
Q4: What architecture pattern is the LMS based on? (Monolithic, Microservices, Layered, etc.)
Amjad
Layered/monolithic approach was used; modular separation maintained.
Design & Architecture
Q4: What architecture pattern is the LMS based on? (Monolithic, Microservices, Layered, etc.)
Asad Ali
Layered architecture was informally applied.
Design & Architecture
Q4: What architecture pattern is the LMS based on? (Monolithic, Microservices, Layered, etc.)
Muhammad Askari
The system follows a microservices architecture.
Design & Architecture
Q5: How do you manage scalability and modularity in the system?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Through Joomla features, scalability and modularity are managed.
Design & Architecture
Q5: How do you manage scalability and modularity in the system?
Javid Hussain
Scalability and modularity are managed within the structured layered system.
Design & Architecture
Q5: How do you manage scalability and modularity in the system?
Tahawur Abbas
Scalability and modularity were difficult to manage.
Design & Architecture
Q5: How do you manage scalability and modularity in the system?
Amjad
Modular separation was maintained for clarity and maintainability; plans to shift from Joomla to Laravel to improve scalability.
Design & Architecture
Q5: How do you manage scalability and modularity in the system?
Asad Ali
Basic modularity is maintained; scalability is planned for future upgrades.
Design & Architecture
Q5: How do you manage scalability and modularity in the system?
Muhammad Askari
Scalability and modularity were achieved through microservices architecture.
Design & Architecture
Q6: Do you have any plans to make the website more secure, such as by adding features like an SSL certificate?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Yes - an SSL certificate is already in place for the website but not for LMS.
Design & Architecture
Q6: Do you have any plans to make the website more secure, such as by adding features like an SSL certificate?
Javid Hussain
Security measures like query sanitization and XSS protection were implemented early; SSL implementation is planned.
Design & Architecture
Q6: Do you have any plans to make the website more secure, such as by adding features like an SSL certificate?
Tahawur Abbas
Yes, security measures like SSL certificates were considered.
Design & Architecture
Q6: Do you have any plans to make the website more secure, such as by adding features like an SSL certificate?
Amjad
Yes, SSL certificate implementation was planned (already purchased).
Design & Architecture
Q6: Do you have any plans to make the website more secure, such as by adding features like an SSL certificate?
Asad Ali
For website security, SSL and VHE are applied; LMS security is planned.
Design & Architecture
Q6: Do you have any plans to make the website more secure, such as by adding features like an SSL certificate?
Muhammad Askari
SSL and security improvements are planned for LMS.
Design & Architecture
Q7: Was the database schema designed for flexibility and future growth?
Imtiaz Ahmed
The database schema allows basic growth; ER diagrams guided design.
Design & Architecture
Q7: Was the database schema designed for flexibility and future growth?
Javid Hussain
The database was structured for current requirements, but flexibility was limited.
Design & Architecture
Q7: Was the database schema designed for flexibility and future growth?
Tahawur Abbas
ER diagram-based schema allows for some future growth.
Design & Architecture
Q7: Was the database schema designed for flexibility and future growth?
Amjad
The database design is modular and adaptable for future enhancements.
Design & Architecture
Q7: Was the database schema designed for flexibility and future growth?
Asad Ali
Database designed for current needs with some modularity for future updates.
Design & Architecture
Q7: Was the database schema designed for flexibility and future growth?
Muhammad Askari
Yes, ER diagrams were used for database schema design.
Design & Architecture
Q8: Are there separate layers for business logic, data access, and presentation in the system?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Yes, Joomla's built-in structure provides basic separation of concerns.
Design & Architecture
Q8: Are there separate layers for business logic, data access, and presentation in the system?
Javid Hussain
Yes, structured layered approach.
Design & Architecture
Q8: Are there separate layers for business logic, data access, and presentation in the system?
Tahawur Abbas
Basic separation is followed between database access and application logic.
Design & Architecture
Q8: Are there separate layers for business logic, data access, and presentation in the system?
Amjad
Yes, modular separation was maintained.
Design & Architecture
Q8: Are there separate layers for business logic, data access, and presentation in the system?
Asad Ali
Layers exist informally within the Joomla structure.
Design & Architecture
Q8: Are there separate layers for business logic, data access, and presentation in the system?
Muhammad Askari
Yes, business logic, data access, and presentation layers are separated using microservices principles.
Design & Architecture
Q9: Is the system designed to support integration with third-party platforms (e.g., payment gateways, learning tools)?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Currently, no third-party platform support is implemented.
Design & Architecture
Q9: Is the system designed to support integration with third-party platforms (e.g., payment gateways, learning tools)?
Javid Hussain
No, system follows a structured approach without third-party plugins.
Design & Architecture
Q9: Is the system designed to support integration with third-party platforms (e.g., payment gateways, learning tools)?
Tahawur Abbas
System designed for potential integration but not implemented yet.
Design & Architecture
Q9: Is the system designed to support integration with third-party platforms (e.g., payment gateways, learning tools)?
Amjad
Third-party integrations are possible with additional development.
Design & Architecture
Q9: Is the system designed to support integration with third-party platforms (e.g., payment gateways, learning tools)?
Asad Ali
Planned for future LMS updates; not currently implemented.
Design & Architecture
Q9: Is the system designed to support integration with third-party platforms (e.g., payment gateways, learning tools)?
Muhammad Askari
Integration support is considered but not yet implemented.
Development Process
Q1: What programming languages or frameworks were used at the beginning of the development process?
Imtiaz Ahmed
Joomla was used initially.
Development Process
Q1: What programming languages or frameworks were used at the beginning of the development process?
Javid Hussain
Backend: PHP (structured); Database: SQL.
Development Process
Q1: What programming languages or frameworks were used at the beginning of the development process?
Tahawur Abbas
Core PHP and Joomla were used for backend.
Development Process
Q1: What programming languages or frameworks were used at the beginning of the development process?
Amjad
PHP and Joomla.