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Project Scope

· The scope of the project only includes APP development and design, and the entire development and design process needs to be iterated (Iteration, app updates)

· It is set here that the initial delivery is an APP with only basic functions, and then three updates are performed to achieve a complete product

· Assume that APP architecture development is done by software engineers and IT department

Scope of the project

The project objective is to develop a smart phone APP that allow university and college students in Boston area to trade used text books, study materials, and other miscellaneous items in an online marketplace. This APP would first introduce to market with basic functions including posting, forming transaction, and reach full performance after three subsequent updates.

Exclusion: The project team is developing the APP under contract obligation with SZAP company, and fundings will be provided by SZAP company.

The project team will not be in charge with APP operation, maintainance, and marketing.

Assumption: The APP framework will be developed by IT engineers.

The initial APP handover will only include basic functions as listed below:

· Posting - word description of item and one picture

· The willingness to enter into transaction - but no payment function, users have to pay cash

· Chatting

Other functions will be added in following updates.

· After the release, the first update adds user location service, you can choose the user closest to you for transactions; release product classification and online payment

· After the release, the second update increases the distinction between different schools, which can include BU, BC, and other surrounding schools; increases the number of photos that can be posted and the function of posting videos; a post can contain multiple items

· The last third update for interface optimization, APP expansion, etc.