Scenarios 2 -Review a Seat Two friends went to the theatre and as soon as the play is over they are discussing their experience. They seem to be very pleased with the play but their experience could have been much better if their view was not blocked by a pillar. As they are discussing about …
Category Archive: Analysis
Apr 29
Scenarios – Check Seat Reviews
Scenarios 3 – Check Seat Reviews A group of friends walking together are discussing about their plans for the night. One of them suggests going to watch “Les Miserables” at the theatre which they have discussed in the past about going to see. They all agree to go watch the play and wish to book …
Apr 29
API Integration – Google Maps
Google Maps API Google Maps has a variety of APIs to choose from according to the desirable functionality of the developer. The available APIs are divided into three categories of developing languages; the iOS , Android and web services. Each category has subdivisions of specific APIs which are described in detail for their functionalities …
Apr 29
API Integration-Facebook
Facebook Integration Our website includes Facebook Integration as we would like to provide our users the opportunity to sign up with their accounts and enhance their experience in ‘Be Seated’. Facebook provides a Software Development Kit (SDK) for javascript which is one of the programming languages used in the implementation of Be Seated. A variety …
Apr 28
API Integration
API stands for Application programming interface which is a set of programming instructions and standards accessing a Web-based software application. API’s are used by developers to access services and resources by other pieces of software that is published through a company’s API. Using the API software of other companies allows access to the functionality of the …
Apr 28
Requirements – Non-Functional
Non-Functional Requirements The non-Functional Requirements of a system specify the criteria according to which the software could be evaluated. Req. Description NFRQ1 The language used for this web application will be English. NFRQ2 A web-based user interface will allow interaction with the system. NFRQ3 Modified data in the database should be updated for all users …
Apr 24
Scenarios-Search
Scenario 1- Search for a Venue Two co-workers are having a discussion at the office about planning a night out. It seems that nothing has been planned so one of them suggests watching a movie. Luckily there is a cinema nearby by the office. The other co-worker informs him that the cinema around the …
Apr 23
Analysis of Similar Websites: yelp.com
Yelp.com Introduction Yelp.com is a website that helps people find local businesses, e.g. restaurants, pubs, hair stylists, in major cities all over the world. It has an average of approximately 135 million monthly unique visitors and has over 71 million local reviews (Yelp.com, 2015). Users can input what they want to find and where they …
Apr 22
User Incentives and Be Seated
Current Incentives for Be Seated Users A certain level of “intrinsic motivation”. Users feel part of the community and can get useful information from the service, like TripAdvisor. This has been proven to be a powerful tool in incentivising the crowd. In order to rapidly build up reviews (create a solid base of reviews immediately …
Apr 22
Unavoidable Ethical Questions About Social Networking
Social Networking has some general inescapable ethical concerns such as: Connecting people can be positive but it can also lead people into forming harmful relationships and connections. Cyber-bulling or trolling is a sad phenomenon and every effort should be made to avoid harassment of other users. Users have a right to privacy but in general …