SRS For

pixora-like Social Networking Application

Submitted By: Ahmad Raza

Submitted to: Iqra Younas

Roll no: 177

9/16/2025
Table of Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Scope............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations.....................................................................................................2
 UI: User Interface......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 References.................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Overall Description............................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Product Perspective................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Product Functions..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 User Classes and Characteristics........................................................................................................................3
2.4 Operating Environment..........................................................................................................................................3
2.5 Design Constraints.................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.6 Assumptions................................................................................................................................................................ 4
3. System Features.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 User Registration and Authentication..............................................................................................................4
3.2 Profile Management................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.3 Content Posting (Photos, Videos, Reels, Stories).........................................................................................4
3.4 Newsfeed & Timeline...............................................................................................................................................4
3.5 Likes, Comments, and Shares...............................................................................................................................5
4. External Interface Requirements.................................................................................................................................5
4.1 User Interfaces............................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Hardware Interfaces................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.3 Software Interfaces...................................................................................................................................................5
4.4 Communication Interfaces....................................................................................................................................5
5. Other Nonfunctional Requirements............................................................................................................................5
5.1 Performance................................................................................................................................................................ 5
5.2 Maintainability............................................................................................................................................................6
5.3 Security.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Usability......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6. Appendix................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Figure 1:Pixora App................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this SRS is to define the functional and non-functional requirements for a photo and video sharing
social networking application similar to Instagram. This document will serve as a guide for developers, testers,
and stakeholders throughout the development process.

1.2 Scope

The system allows users to:

 Create accounts and manage profiles.

 Upload and share photos, videos, reels, and stories.
 Interact with posts through likes, comments, and shares.
 Send and receive direct messages.
 Discover new content via explore and search features.
 Receive notifications for interactions.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

 UI: User Interface

 API: Application Programming Interface

 DM: Direct Message

 Post: A shared photo or video

 Story: Temporary post visible for 24 hours

1.4 References

 IEEE (1998). IEEE Recommended Practice for Software Requirements Specifications (IEEE Std 830-1998).
IEEE.

 Sommerville, I. (2015). Software Engineering (10th ed.). Pearson Education.

 Pressman, R. S. (2014). Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

1.5 Overview

The application provides a social platform where users can connect, share, and interact through multimedia content.
2. Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective

The application is a mobile-first social networking platform with a supporting web version. It integrates
with cloud storage, databases, and push notification services.

2.2 Product Functions

1. Account registration and authentication

2. Profile creation and customization
3. Content posting (images, videos, reels, stories)
4. Feed generation and interaction
5. Messaging system
6. Notifications and alerts
7. Search and explore section
8. Admin content moderation

2.3 User Classes and Characteristics

1. End Users: General users who post, view, and interact.

2. Content Creators: Influencers who post frequently and need analytics.
3. Admins: Monitor platform activity, manage reports, and moderate content.

2.4 Operating Environment

1. Mobile App: Android (8+) & iOS (12+)

2. Web: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
3. Backend: Cloud-based services (AWS/GCP/Azure)
4. Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB (for media metadata)

2.5 Design Constraints

1. Must comply with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).

2. High storage and bandwidth required for media uploads.
3. Scalability to handle millions of concurrent users.
2.6 Assumptions

 Internet access is required for all features.

 Relies on third-party APIs (Cloud storage, Payment APIs for ads).
 It depends on push notification services (Firebase/APNs).

3. System Features

3.1 User Registration and Authentication

 Register via email, phone number, or social login.

 Login with two-factor authentication.

3.2 Profile Management

 Edit bio, profile picture, username, and settings.

 Follow/unfollow users.

3.3 Content Posting (Photos, Videos, Reels, Stories)

 Upload photos and videos with captions, tags, and location.

 Create Reels (short videos).
 Share Stories (24-hour posts).

3.4 Newsfeed & Timeline

 Personalized feed based on follows, likes, and interests.

 Infinite scrolling timeline.

3.5 Likes, Comments, and Shares

 Users can like and comment on posts.

 Share posts with followers or via messages.
4. External Interface Requirements

4.1 User Interfaces

 Mobile app with modern UI/UX.

 Web app with responsive design.

4.2 Hardware Interfaces

 Smartphone (min. 3 GB RAM).

 Camera and microphone access for posting.

4.3 Software Interfaces

 Cloud storage API for media.

 Push notification API.
 Payment API for advertisements.

4.4 Communication Interfaces

1. Secure HTTPS communication.

2. WebSockets for real-time messaging.

5. Other Nonfunctional Requirements

5.1 Performance

 Support 100,000+ concurrent users.

 Media uploads should process within 5 seconds.

5.2 Maintainability

 Modular microservices architecture.

 Automated CI/CD for deployment.

5.3 Security

1. End-to-end encryption for DMs.

2. Role-based access control.
5.4 Usability

 Intuitive interface.
 Accessibility features (voice-over, captions).
 Multi-language support.

6. Appendix

 Glossary: DM, Post, Story, Reel.

 UML diagrams (Use case, class, sequence).
Context Diagram

User 3rd Party

Admin
APIs

Pixora-like Social
Networking Application

Cloud Storage
Notification

Figure 1:Pixora App