What This Document Is
This is a comprehensive Software Design Specification for an iPhone client application designed to interface with the Twitter platform. Created for CS 430 – Advanced Software Engineering at West Virginia University, it details the planned architecture and implementation of a fully functional Twitter application tailored for iOS devices. The specification outlines the technical blueprint for development, focusing on the internal workings and design choices behind the user-facing application. It represents a significant milestone in the software development lifecycle, bridging the gap between requirements gathering and actual coding.
Why This Document Matters
This specification is invaluable for students learning advanced software engineering principles, particularly those focused on mobile application development. It serves as a practical example of how to translate high-level concepts into a detailed, actionable plan. Software developers, aspiring mobile architects, and anyone involved in the design and implementation of complex software systems will find this resource beneficial. It’s particularly useful when studying software architecture patterns, interface design, and the challenges of integrating with external APIs. Understanding this specification will enhance your ability to contribute to real-world software projects.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document focuses *exclusively* on the design aspects of the Twitter iPhone client. It does not contain the actual source code, implementation details, or step-by-step coding tutorials. It also doesn’t cover testing procedures beyond a high-level overview of test classes. While it identifies potential error conditions, it doesn’t provide solutions or debugging strategies. Furthermore, the document reflects the state of the design as of March 15, 2011, and may not incorporate later revisions or updates to the Twitter API.
What This Document Provides
* A detailed overview of the software’s internal data structures.
* A breakdown of the architectural design and component interactions.
* Specific descriptions of the View, Controller, and Model layers, including Processing Specifications (PSPEC).
* A comprehensive Software Interface Description, covering both external and human interfaces.
* A dedicated section outlining user interface design rules and descriptions.
* Identification of potential restrictions, limitations, and constraints impacting the project.
* A preliminary outline of test classes and potential error scenarios.
