SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LAB

ASSESSMENT-1

Name: Tanvi Gudiseva

Reg num: 22BCE0435

PROJECT TITLE: Recipe Manger with Meal Planning

ABSTRACT

The Recipe Manager with Meal Planning is an integrated software application

designed to streamline experience for users by combining recipe management,
meal planning, shopping list generation, and nutritional analysis. This project
aims to cater to modern dietary needs and preferences, offering a
comprehensive tool to simplify cooking and meal organization while
emphasizing usability, flexibility, and user engagement.

The project focuses on key functionalities: adding and categorizing recipes,

creating meal plans tailored to individual preferences, generating shopping lists
automatically, analyzing nutritional content, and managing user profiles with
dietary settings. Built with performance, scalability, and security in mind, the
system leverages modular design to ensure easy updates and cross-platform
compatibility.

Using a phased approach through process models like Incremental, Prototyping,

and Agile, the project prioritizes iterative development and user feedback to
enhance both functionality and user experience. By combining a structured
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), PERT charts, and Gantt charts, the
development timeline ensures efficient task allocation and milestone tracking.
Functional and Non-Functional Requirements
Functional Requirements
1.Recipe Management:
• Add, edit, delete, and search recipes.
• Categorize recipes by cuisine, meal type, and ingredients.
• Support for uploading images and notes for each recipe.
2.Meal Planning:
• Create daily, weekly, or custom meal plans.
• Provide suggestions based on user preferences.
• Set reminders for meal preparation.
3. Shopping List Generator:
• Auto-generate shopping lists from selected recipes.
• Allow users to add custom items to the list.
• Sync shopping lists across devices.
4.Nutritional Analysis:
• Display nutritional information for each recipe.
• Summarize meal plan nutrition (calories, carbs, proteins, etc.).
• Integrate with external APIs for detailed nutritional data.
5.User Management:
• User registration, login, and profile management.
• Allow users to set dietary preferences and allergies.
• Support for multiple user accounts.
Non-Functional Requirements
1.Performance:
• Ensure fast loading times.
• Handle at least 500 concurrent users.
2.Scalability:
• Support scaling for increasing user demands.
 3.Usability:
• Intuitive and easy-to-navigate UI/UX.
• Accessibility support
4.Security:
• Encrypted user data and secure authentication.
• Regular vulnerability scans and patches.
5. Maintainability:
• Modular code structure for easy updates.

Process Models
I. Incremental Process Model:

The Incremental model divides the project into smaller, functional

modules, delivering a working version of the product after each phase
while building towards the complete system.
• Each increment adds a complete set of features.
• Allows partial product delivery to stakeholders.

1. Phased Delivery:
• The Recipe Manager can be developed incrementally, starting with
essential features:
• First increment: Recipe Management module.
• Second increment: Meal Planning and Shopping List modules.
• Third increment: Nutritional Analysis and User Management.
2. Immediate Value:
• Users can start using the app with basic functionalities like adding
recipes while advanced features are developed.
3. Risk Reduction:
• Dividing the project into increments reduces the risk of project
failure.
• Issues in one module (e.g., Shopping List) won’t affect the
progress of others (e.g., Recipe Management).

4. Resource Allocation:
• Teams can focus on specific modules, optimizing resource
utilization.
• Developers can finalize backend APIs for recipes while designers
work on meal planning interfaces.
5. Flexibility in Features:
• New or modified requirements can be integrated into future
increments without disrupting completed modules.
II. Prototyping Model:
This model centers on developing prototypes to test functionality and
improve design based on user feedback before finalizing the system.
• Iterative refinement of the prototype until it meets requirements.
• Prioritizes user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design.

1. UI/UX Validation:

• Meal planning and recipe management require an intuitive and

visually appealing interface.
• Prototyping allows the team to test designs for usability before
committing to full-scale development.
2. Minimizing Risks:

• Prototypes can reveal potential design flaws or feature gaps early

in the process, saving time and resources.
• For example, testing the meal plan suggestion interface can
uncover usability issues that might impact user engagement.

3. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Stakeholders and end-users can interact with prototypes to provide

actionable feedback on essential features like categorization of
recipes or shopping list customization.

4. Better Visualization:

• Helps developers and designers visualize complex interactions,

such as how meal planning integrates with nutritional analysis and
shopping lists.
III. Agile Model:

The Agile model is an iterative and incremental software development

approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and continuous user
feedback.
• Breaks down development into smaller cycles called sprints.
• Encourages collaboration among stakeholders and teams.

1. Requirements Gathering:
• Gather information about user cooking habits, dietary needs, and
meal planning preferences.
• Determine core functionalities like recipe search, meal planning,
shopping list generation, nutrition tracking, and user profiles.
2. Design the Requirements:
• User Interface (UI) Design
• User Experience (UX) Design
3. Construction/Iteration:
• Develop Core Features: Begin with essential features like recipe
search, basic meal planning, and shopping list generation.
• Iterative Development: Break down development into short sprints
(e.g., 2 weeks) to deliver working increments of functionality.
• Continuous Integration: Integrate code changes frequently to
ensure stability and early detection of issues.
4. Testing/Quality Assurance:
• Unit Testing: Test individual components of the application to
ensure they function as expected.
• Integration Testing: Test how different components interact with
each other.

5. Deployment:
• Release Management
• Monitoring and Logging
• Gather User Feedback
6. Feedback and Iteration:
• Analyze User Feedback
• Refine Requirements
• Iterate
Work breakdown Structure (WBS)

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of the

project into smaller, manageable components, tasks, and sub-tasks. It defines the
project scope and organizes deliverables in a structured way, ensuring all work
is accounted for.
i. Identifies deliverables like recipe management, meal planning, and
shopping list generation.
ii. Ensures a step-by-step roadmap for project completion.
iii. Helps assign responsibilities, allocate resources, and estimate
timelines.
Hierarchy:

Level 1: Project Title

• Recipe Manager with Meal Planning: The top level represents the
overall goal of the project.

Level 2: Major Deliverables

1. Project Management: Focuses on the planning, coordination, and

management of the entire project.
2. Requirement Analysis: Gathers the functional and non-functional
requirements and ensures stakeholder involvement.
3. System Design: Defines the structural and technical aspects of the
system.
4. Development: Implements the core functionalities of the project.
5. Testing: Verifies and validates the quality of the application.
6. Deployment and Maintenance: Handles the release of the application
and its post-launch upkeep.

Level 3: Sub-Deliverables and Tasks

1. Project Management

• Define Scope: Establish the boundaries and objectives of the project.

• Assign Roles: Distribute responsibilities among team members.
• Schedule Milestones: Create a timeline for the project's key phases.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.

2. Requirement Analysis

• Functional Requirements: Define features like recipe storage, meal

planning, and nutritional analysis.
• Non-Functional Requirements: Focus on performance, scalability, and
usability.
• Stakeholder Interviews: Collect feedback and requirements from
stakeholders.
3. System Design

• UI/UX Design: Create user-friendly interfaces for the application.

• Database Schema: Design the structure for recipes, users, and other data.
• API Design: Define interaction endpoints for external services.
• Security Features: Implement measures to ensure the security of user
data.

4. Development

• Recipe Management: Implement CRUD operations for recipes.

• Meal Planning: Develop features for creating meal plans.
• Shopping List: Automate the generation of shopping lists.
• Nutritional Analysis: Integrate APIs or modules for analyzing nutritional
content.

5. Testing

• Unit Testing: Test individual components like recipe management.

• Integration Testing: Ensure seamless interaction between modules.
• User Acceptance Testing: Validate the application's functionality with
end users.
• Security Testing: Check for vulnerabilities in the system.

6. Deployment and Maintenance

• Deployment: Release the application on hosting platforms.

• Monitoring: Track application performance post-deployment.
• Bug Fixes: Address and resolve issues reported by users.
WBS DIAGRAM:
PERT CHART
1. Recipe Management:

Add, edit, delete, and search recipes (Task A)

Categorize recipes (Task B)

Upload images and notes (Task C)

2.Meal Planning:

Create daily, weekly, or custom meal plans (Task D)

Provide suggestions based on user preferences (Task E)

Set reminders for meal preparation (Task F)

3.Shopping List Generator:

Auto-generate shopping lists (Task G)

Allow users to add custom items (Task H)

Sync shopping lists across devices (Task I)

4.Nutritional Analysis:

Display nutritional information (Task J)

Summarize meal plan nutrition (Task K)

Integrate with external APIs (Task L)

5.User Management:

User registration, login, and profile management (Task M)

Set dietary preferences and allergies (Task N)

Support for multiple user accounts (Task O)

Time Estimate:

Recipe Management: 10 days

Meal Planning: 10 days

Shopping List Generator: 7 days

Nutritional Analysis: 8 days

Gantt Chart