ALX Airbnb Project Documentation

This repository contains comprehensive documentation for the backend development of the Airbnb Clone project. The project focuses on implementing key features such as user authentication, property management, booking systems, and payments. The documentation includes system features, use case diagrams, user stories, data flow diagrams, flowcharts, and technical requirements for backend functionalities.

Table of Contents

1. Repository Structure
2. Project Tasks
   • 1. Documenting Features and Functionalities
   • 2. Use Case Diagram
   • 3. User Stories
   • 4. Data Flow Diagram
   • 5. System Flowchart
   • 6. Requirement Specifications
3. Tools Used
4. Getting Started
5. Example User Stories
6. Authors
7. License

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Repository Structure

The repository is organized as follows:

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Project Tasks

1. Documenting Project Features and Functionalities

• Objective: Identify and document the key features and functionalities of the Airbnb Clone backend.
• Instructions:
  • Use Draw.io to create a detailed document listing backend features such as:
    • User Authentication
    • Property Management
    • Booking System
    • Payments
  • Export the design as a PNG file.
• Output: A PNG file documenting all backend features.
• Location: features-and-functionalities/features-and-functionalities.png

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2. Use Case Diagram

• Objective: Visualize system interactions using a use case diagram.
• Instructions:
  • Based on the documented features, use Draw.io to create a use case diagram showing interactions between users and the system for functionalities like:
    • User Registration
    • Property Booking
    • Payments
  • Export the diagram as a PNG file.
• Output: A PNG file visualizing user-system interactions.
• Location: use-case-diagram/use-case-diagram.png

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3. User Stories

• Objective: Convert use case diagram interactions into user stories.
• Instructions:
  • Translate use case interactions into user stories. Example:
    • “As a user, I want to register an account so that I can list my properties.”
  • Document at least 5 core user stories.
  • Save them in a Markdown file.
• Output: A Markdown file containing user stories.
• Location: user-stories/user-stories.md

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4. Data Flow Diagram

• Objective: Design a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) to map the data flow within the system.
• Instructions:
  • Use Draw.io to design a DFD illustrating:
    • Data inputs
    • Processes
    • Outputs for backend operations like bookings and payments.
  • Export the DFD as a PNG file.
• Output: A PNG file illustrating data flow within the system.
• Location: data-flow-diagram/data-flow.png

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5. System Flowchart

• Objective: Visualize a key backend process using a flowchart.
• Instructions:
  • Choose a process (e.g., user registration or property booking) and map its workflow using Draw.io.
  • Export the flowchart as a PNG file.
• Output: A PNG file visualizing a backend workflow.
• Location: flowcharts/flowchart.png

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6. Requirement Specifications

• Objective: Write detailed technical and functional requirements for backend features.
• Instructions:
  • Document the requirements for features like:
    • User Authentication
    • Property Management
    • Booking System
  • Include:
    • API endpoints
    • Input/output specifications
    • Validation rules
    • Performance criteria
  • Save the document in the root directory.
• Output: A Markdown file containing detailed requirement specifications.
• Location: requirements.md

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Tools Used

• Draw.io: For creating diagrams.
• Markdown: For user stories and requirements documentation.
• GitHub: For version control and repository management.

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Getting Started

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mosekyle/alx-airbnb-project-documentation.git
   
   

User Stories

Sample user stories derived from the use case diagram:

• As a user, I want to register an account so that I can list my properties.
• As a user, I want to browse available properties so that I can find a suitable place to stay.
• As a user, I want to book a property so that I can secure accommodation.
• As a property owner, I want to list my property so that potential guests can view it.
• As a user, I want to make payments securely so that I can confirm my bookings.

Author

👤 Moses Gitau

• GitHub: Moses Gitau
• LinkedIn: Moses Gitau

Feel free to reach out for questions or collaboration!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

You are free to use, modify, and distribute this project, provided proper attribution is given. See the LICENSE file for details.