CMD Pro Functional Requirements
A Comprehensive Specification of System Capabilities
The following functional requirements are categorized by key user areas. They
are derived from common practices in data analysis and WordPress plugins,
ensuring that CMD Pro delivers a robust, user-friendly, and feature-rich
experience for commodity market intelligence.
๐ Table of Contents
8.1. ๐ Requirement Priority Classifications
| Priority | Label | Description | Release Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0 | Must-Have | Essential for core functionality; release cannot proceed without it | v4.0 |
| P1 | Should-Have | Important features that add significant value | v4.0 / v4.1 |
| P2 | Could-Have | Desirable features that enhance the product | v5.0+ |
| P3 | Nice-to-Have | Future enhancements for later releases | v6.0+ |
8.2. ๐งฉ Module Structure Overview
๐ฆ FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS MODULES
๐ฅ๏ธ MODULE A: DASHBOARD
A1 Display Live Prices
A2 Market Overview
A3 Price Cards
A4 Ticker Feed
A5 Responsive Design
A6 Market Insights
A7 Embedding
A8 Time Zone Support
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๐ MODULE B: CHARTS
B1 Price Charts
B2 Time Range Filters
B3 Interactive Features
B4 Multiple Chart Types
B5 Multi-Commodity Comparison
B6 Export Chart Data
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๐ MODULE C: ALERTS
C1 Price Alerts
C2 Alert Types
C3 Notification Channels
C4 Alert Management
C5 Alert History
C6 Cooldown Periods
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๐ MODULE D: API & DATA INTEGRATION
D1 Data Sources
D2 API Key Management
D3 Data Fetching & Refresh
D4 Data Validation
D5 Fallback Mechanisms
D6 Data Export
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โ๏ธ MODULE E: ADMIN & CONFIGURATION
E1 Admin Settings Panel
E2 Commodity Management
E3 Currency & Exchange Rates
E4 Manual Data Entry
E5 User Management
E6 System Status
E7 Logging & Audit
E8 Backup & Restore
8.3. Module A: Dashboard
The Dashboard module is the primary user-facing component of CMD Pro. It provides the visual interface for displaying commodity market data, including live prices, charts, and market insights.
8.3.1. A1: Display Live Prices
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1.01 | The system shall display current commodity prices in both USD and PKR (per Maund) on the dashboard. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A1.02 | The system shall display the price for at least the following core commodities: Cotton Limit, Cottonseed Oil, and Sugar. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A1.03 | The system shall display the price unit (e.g., USD/lb, USD/ton) alongside each commodity price. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A1.04 | The system shall display the timestamp of the last price update for each commodity. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A1.05 | The system shall display price change indicators (up/down arrows) with percentage change values. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A1.06 | The system shall use color-coded indicators (green for positive change, red for negative change). | P0 | v4.0 |
| A1.07 | The system shall support the display of additional commodities beyond the core set (configurable). | P1 | v4.1 |
| A1.08 | The system shall support the display of commodity-specific metadata (e.g., exchange, contract month). | P2 | v5.0 |
8.3.2. A2: Market Overview
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2.01 | The system shall display a market overview banner summarizing key market conditions. | P1 | v4.1 |
| A2.02 | The system shall display the market open/closed status for major exchanges. | P1 | v4.1 |
| A2.03 | The system shall display key market metrics including high, low, and average prices. | P1 | v4.1 |
| A2.04 | The system shall display a market sentiment indicator (bullish, bearish, neutral). | P2 | v5.0 |
| A2.05 | The system shall display top gainers and losers among tracked commodities. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.3.3. A3: Price Cards
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3.01 | The system shall display each commodity’s price in a distinct card layout. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A3.02 | The system shall display the following on each price card: commodity name, USD price, PKR price, price change percentage, and timestamp. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A3.03 | The system shall support configurable price card layouts (e.g., compact, expanded, detailed). | P2 | v4.1 |
| A3.04 | The system shall allow users to click on a price card to view detailed information. | P1 | v4.1 |
| A3.05 | The system shall support color-coded price cards based on performance (e.g., positive = green border, negative = red border). | P2 | v4.1 |
8.3.4. A4: Ticker Feed
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4.01 | The system shall display a scrolling ticker feed of live commodity prices on the dashboard. | P1 | v4.1 |
| A4.02 | The system shall support configurable ticker speed (slow, medium, fast). | P1 | v4.1 |
| A4.03 | The system shall allow administrators to select which commodities appear in the ticker feed. | P1 | v4.1 |
| A4.04 | The system shall display price change indicators within the ticker (up/down arrows). | P1 | v4.1 |
| A4.05 | The system shall support AJAX-based auto-refresh of the ticker feed. | P1 | v4.1 |
| A4.06 | The system shall support WebSocket-based real-time updates for the ticker (future enhancement). | P3 | v6.0 |
| A4.07 | The system shall be configurable to display the ticker in either horizontal or vertical layout. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.3.5. A5: Responsive Design
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5.01 | The system’s dashboard shall be fully responsive and adapt to all screen sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile). | P0 | v4.0 |
| A5.02 | The system shall display a mobile-optimized view on devices with screen widths less than 768px. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A5.03 | The system’s price cards shall stack vertically on mobile devices. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A5.04 | The system’s charts shall be touch-friendly on mobile devices (pinch to zoom, swipe). | P1 | v4.1 |
| A5.05 | The system’s ticker shall be readable and functional on mobile devices. | P1 | v4.1 |
| A5.06 | The system shall support responsive typography that scales appropriately on all devices. | P1 | v4.0 |
8.3.6. A6: Market Insights
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6.01 | The system shall display market insights and commentary alongside price data. | P2 | v5.0 |
| A6.02 | The system shall display contextual market insights including: “Watch cotton futures,” “Monitor exchange rate,” “Track crop reports.” | P2 | v5.0 |
| A6.03 | The system shall display market volatility indicators. | P2 | v5.0 |
| A6.04 | The system shall display key support and resistance levels for each commodity. | P3 | v6.0 |
| A6.05 | The system shall display seasonal pattern indicators. | P3 | v6.0 |
8.3.7. A7: Embedding (Shortcode, Block, Widget)
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A7.01 | The system shall provide a WordPress shortcode [cmd_pro_dashboard] to embed the dashboard on any page or post. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A7.02 | The system shall provide a Gutenberg block for embedding the dashboard within the block editor. | P0 | v4.0 |
| A7.03 | The system shall provide a WordPress widget for adding the dashboard to widgetized areas of the theme. | P1 | v4.0 |
| A7.04 | The system shall support shortcode attributes for customization (e.g., [cmd_pro_dashboard commodities="cotton,sugar"]). | P1 | v4.1 |
| A7.05 | The system shall support multiple instances of the dashboard on the same page. | P2 | v4.1 |
| A7.06 | The system shall provide a PHP function cmdp_render_dashboard() for developers to embed programmatically. | P1 | v4.0 |
8.3.8. A8: Time Zone Support
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A8.01 | The system shall display all timestamps in the site’s configured timezone (WordPress timezone). | P0 | v4.0 |
| A8.02 | The system shall support configurable timezone display for users in different regions. | P2 | v5.0 |
| A8.03 | The system shall display the exchange timezone alongside price data where applicable. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.4. Module B: Charts
The Charts module provides interactive price trend visualization, enabling users to analyze historical price movements and identify patterns.
8.4.1. B1: Price Charts
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1.01 | The system shall display an interactive price chart for each commodity on the dashboard. | P0 | v4.0 |
| B1.02 | The system shall use Chart.js (or a similar modern charting library) for chart rendering. | P0 | v4.0 |
| B1.03 | The system shall display historical price data as a line chart by default. | P0 | v4.0 |
| B1.04 | The system shall allow toggling between different data series (e.g., USD price, PKR price). | P1 | v4.1 |
| B1.05 | The system shall support multiple chart types including line, area, and candlestick charts. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B1.06 | The system shall display key metrics on the chart including high, low, current, and change. | P1 | v4.0 |
| B1.07 | The system shall display the chart legend showing available data series. | P1 | v4.0 |
| B1.08 | The system’s charts shall be color-coded using the CMD Pro color palette. | P0 | v4.0 |
8.4.2. B2: Time Range Filters
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2.01 | The system shall support configurable time ranges for chart display. | P0 | v4.0 |
| B2.02 | The system shall provide at least the following time range options: 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, 1 year. | P0 | v4.0 |
| B2.03 | The system shall support custom date range selection. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B2.04 | The system shall support time range options: 1 hour, 6 hours, 24 hours (intraday data). | P2 | v5.0 |
| B2.05 | The system shall support time range options: 5 years, 10 years (long-term historical data). | P2 | v6.0 |
| B2.06 | The system shall persist user-selected time range preferences. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.4.3. B3: Interactive Features
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| B3.01 | The system’s charts shall support hover tooltips showing exact values at data points. | P0 | v4.0 |
| B3.02 | The system’s charts shall support zoom and pan functionality for detailed analysis. | P1 | v4.1 |
| B3.03 | The system’s charts shall support clicking on data points to view detailed information. | P2 | v4.1 |
| B3.04 | The system’s charts shall support drag-to-select for zooming into specific date ranges. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B3.05 | The system’s charts shall support keyboard navigation for accessibility. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.4.4. B4: Multiple Chart Types
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| B4.01 | The system shall support line chart type for price trends (default). | P0 | v4.0 |
| B4.02 | The system shall support area chart type for cumulative price movement. | P1 | v4.1 |
| B4.03 | The system shall support candlestick chart type for advanced price analysis. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B4.04 | The system shall support bar chart type for volume analysis. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B4.05 | The system shall allow users to switch between chart types via a dropdown selector. | P1 | v4.1 |
8.4.5. B5: Multi-Commodity Comparison
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5.01 | The system shall support displaying multiple commodities on the same chart for comparison. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B5.02 | The system shall allow users to select which commodities to compare. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B5.03 | The system shall support normalization of price scales for accurate comparison. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B5.04 | The system shall support correlation analysis between commodities. | P3 | v6.0 |
8.4.6. B6: Export Chart Data
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6.01 | The system shall allow exporting chart data to CSV format. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B6.02 | The system shall allow exporting chart data to Excel format. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B6.03 | The system shall allow exporting chart data to JSON format for API integration. | P2 | v5.0 |
| B6.04 | The system shall allow exporting the chart image to PNG format. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.5. Module C: Alerts
The Alerts module enables users to set custom price alerts and receive notifications when market conditions meet their criteria.
8.5.1. C1: Price Alerts
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1.01 | The system shall allow users to set custom price alerts for any tracked commodity. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C1.02 | The system shall trigger alerts when price thresholds are met or exceeded. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C1.03 | The system shall support alerts in both USD and PKR price types. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C1.04 | The system shall allow users to set alerts for percentage changes over specified periods. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C1.05 | The system shall allow users to set alerts for breakout/breakdown of support/resistance levels. | P2 | v5.0 |
| C1.06 | The system shall allow users to set alerts for specific exchange or contract month. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.5.2. C2: Alert Types
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2.01 | The system shall support “Price Above X” alert type. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C2.02 | The system shall support “Price Below X” alert type. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C2.03 | The system shall support “Percentage Change X%” alert type. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C2.04 | The system shall support “Breakout” alert type (price above high). | P2 | v5.0 |
| C2.05 | The system shall support “Breakdown” alert type (price below low). | P2 | v5.0 |
| C2.06 | The system shall support “SMA Crossover” alert type (future enhancement). | P3 | v6.0 |
8.5.3. C3: Notification Channels
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3.01 | The system shall send alerts via email to the user’s registered email address. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C3.02 | The system shall display alerts in the WordPress admin dashboard. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C3.03 | The system shall send alerts via SMS (requires SMS gateway integration). | P2 | v5.0 |
| C3.04 | The system shall send push notifications via mobile app (requires mobile app integration). | P2 | v6.0 |
| C3.05 | The system shall support webhook notifications for external integrations. | P2 | v5.0 |
| C3.06 | The system shall support in-dashboard notification center. | P1 | v5.0 |
8.5.4. C4: Alert Management
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4.01 | The system shall provide an alert management interface for users to create, edit, and delete alerts. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C4.02 | The system shall display a list of all user-created alerts with their status (active/inactive). | P1 | v5.0 |
| C4.03 | The system shall allow users to enable/disable alerts without deleting them. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C4.04 | The system shall allow users to set alert expiration dates. | P2 | v5.0 |
| C4.05 | The system shall display alert history showing past triggered alerts. | P1 | v5.0 |
8.5.5. C5: Alert History
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5.01 | The system shall maintain a history of all triggered alerts for each user. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C5.02 | The system shall display the timestamp, commodity, alert type, and triggered price for each alert. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C5.03 | The system shall allow users to filter alert history by date range and commodity. | P2 | v5.0 |
| C5.04 | The system shall allow users to export alert history. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.5.6. C6: Cooldown Periods
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6.01 | The system shall implement cooldown periods to prevent alert fatigue. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C6.02 | The system shall allow users to configure cooldown periods per alert (e.g., 1 hour, 24 hours). | P1 | v5.0 |
| C6.03 | The system shall set a default cooldown period of 24 hours for all alerts. | P1 | v5.0 |
| C6.04 | The system shall allow users to bypass cooldown for critical alerts. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.6. Module D: API & Data Integration
The API & Data Integration module handles all external data communication, including fetching commodity prices, exchange rates, and managing data sources.
8.6.1. D1: Data Sources
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1.01 | The system shall support at least one external commodity data API for fetching live prices. | P0 | v5.0 |
| D1.02 | The system shall support multiple data sources with automatic failover (primary, secondary, tertiary). | P1 | v5.0 |
| D1.03 | The system shall support manual data entry as a fallback when APIs are unavailable. | P0 | v4.0 |
| D1.04 | The system shall support the demo provider for testing and demonstration purposes. | P0 | v4.0 |
| D1.05 | The system shall support data source prioritization and selection. | P1 | v5.0 |
| D1.06 | The system shall support adding custom data sources (future enhancement). | P2 | v6.0 |
8.6.2. D2: API Key Management
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2.01 | The system shall provide an interface for administrators to enter and manage API keys. | P0 | v5.0 |
| D2.02 | The system shall encrypt API keys before storing them in the database. | P0 | v5.0 |
| D2.03 | The system shall validate API keys before saving them (test call to API). | P0 | v5.0 |
| D2.04 | The system shall support multiple API keys per data source for redundancy. | P1 | v5.0 |
| D2.05 | The system shall notify administrators when API keys are about to expire. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.6.3. D3: Data Fetching & Refresh
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3.01 | The system shall fetch commodity prices from external APIs at configurable intervals. | P0 | v5.0 |
| D3.02 | The system shall support configurable refresh intervals (e.g., 1 min, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour). | P0 | v5.0 |
| D3.03 | The system shall support scheduled data fetching using WordPress cron (wp_schedule_event). | P0 | v5.0 |
| D3.04 | The system shall support on-demand data fetching via manual refresh button. | P0 | v4.0 |
| D3.05 | The system shall implement rate limiting to respect API provider limits. | P0 | v5.0 |
| D3.06 | The system shall implement exponential backoff for failed API requests. | P1 | v5.0 |
8.6.4. D4: Data Validation
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4.01 | The system shall validate all incoming data from external APIs against expected schemas. | P0 | v5.0 |
| D4.02 | The system shall validate price values to ensure they are within reasonable ranges. | P0 | v5.0 |
| D4.03 | The system shall log validation failures for debugging and audit purposes. | P1 | v5.0 |
| D4.04 | The system shall reject data that fails validation and retain the previous valid data. | P1 | v5.0 |
| D4.05 | The system shall validate exchange rates to ensure they are within reasonable ranges. | P1 | v5.0 |
8.6.5. D5: Fallback Mechanisms
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5.01 | The system shall automatically switch to a secondary data source if the primary source fails. | P1 | v5.0 |
| D5.02 | The system shall use cached data if all data sources are unavailable. | P1 | v5.0 |
| D5.03 | The system shall display a warning banner when using fallback data sources. | P1 | v5.0 |
| D5.04 | The system shall log all fallback events for monitoring and troubleshooting. | P1 | v5.0 |
| D5.05 | The system shall automatically retry failed API calls after the fallback is resolved. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.6.6. D6: Data Export
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| D6.01 | The system shall support exporting historical price data to CSV format. | P2 | v5.0 |
| D6.02 | The system shall support exporting historical price data to Excel format. | P2 | v5.0 |
| D6.03 | The system shall support exporting historical price data to JSON format. | P2 | v5.0 |
| D6.04 | The system shall support scheduled data exports. | P3 | v6.0 |
8.7. Module E: Admin & Configuration
The Admin & Configuration module provides administrators with the tools to configure the plugin, manage commodities, and maintain the system.
8.7.1. E1: Admin Settings Panel
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1.01 | The system shall provide a dedicated admin settings page within the WordPress admin area. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E1.02 | The system shall organize settings into logical sections (e.g., General, API, Display, Advanced). | P0 | v4.0 |
| E1.03 | The system shall include a settings page for configuring API keys and data sources. | P0 | v5.0 |
| E1.04 | The system shall include a settings page for configuring currency and exchange rates. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E1.05 | The system shall include a settings page for configuring display options (colors, layout, etc.). | P1 | v4.1 |
| E1.06 | The system shall include a settings page for configuring alert defaults. | P1 | v5.0 |
| E1.07 | The system shall include a settings page for system status and troubleshooting. | P1 | v4.0 |
| E1.08 | The system shall use WordPress Settings API for all settings pages. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E1.09 | The system shall use WordPress nonces for all admin forms for security. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E1.10 | The system shall validate all user input on settings pages before saving. | P0 | v4.0 |
8.7.2. E2: Commodity Management
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| E2.01 | The system shall provide an interface for administrators to add, edit, and delete commodities. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E2.02 | The system shall allow administrators to configure the following for each commodity: code, name, unit, conversion factor. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E2.03 | The system shall allow administrators to enable/disable specific commodities on the dashboard. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E2.04 | The system shall support pre-defined commodity templates for common commodities (cotton, oilseed, sugar). | P0 | v4.0 |
| E2.05 | The system shall allow administrators to set custom display names for commodities. | P1 | v4.1 |
| E2.06 | The system shall support importing and exporting commodity configurations. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.7.3. E3: Currency & Exchange Rates
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3.01 | The system shall allow administrators to set a base currency for price display. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E3.02 | The system shall allow administrators to set the PKR/USD exchange rate manually. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E3.03 | The system shall support automatic exchange rate fetching from external APIs. | P1 | v5.0 |
| E3.04 | The system shall support multiple currencies (USD, PKR, INR, AED, etc.). | P1 | v5.0 |
| E3.05 | The system shall support the Maund unit conversion (1 Maund = 37.324 kg = 82.28 lb). | P0 | v4.0 |
| E3.06 | The system shall support other local units (e.g., Bale, Quintal) for different markets. | P2 | v5.0 |
| E3.07 | The system shall display currency symbols according to the selected currency. | P1 | v4.0 |
8.7.4. E4: Manual Data Entry
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| E4.01 | The system shall provide an interface for administrators to manually enter commodity prices. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E4.02 | The system shall allow administrators to enter prices in either USD or PKR. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E4.03 | The system shall automatically convert manual price entries to the appropriate currency. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E4.04 | The system shall support bulk price updates via CSV upload. | P2 | v5.0 |
| E4.05 | The system shall log all manual price entries for audit purposes. | P1 | v4.0 |
| E4.06 | The system shall allow administrators to override API prices with manual entries. | P1 | v4.0 |
8.7.5. E5: User Management
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| E5.01 | The system shall leverage WordPress user roles and capabilities for access control. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E5.02 | The system shall define custom capabilities for CMD Pro functions (e.g., cmdp_view_dashboard, cmdp_manage_settings, cmdp_create_alerts). | P1 | v4.0 |
| E5.03 | The system shall provide a user profile page for users to manage their preferences. | P1 | v4.1 |
| E5.04 | The system shall support user-specific dashboard preferences (e.g., favorite commodities). | P2 | v5.0 |
| E5.05 | The system shall support user-specific alert preferences. | P1 | v5.0 |
8.7.6. E6: System Status
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| E6.01 | The system shall provide a system status page displaying the current state of all components. | P1 | v4.0 |
| E6.02 | The system shall display the status of API connections on the system status page. | P1 | v5.0 |
| E6.03 | The system shall display the status of cache on the system status page. | P1 | v5.0 |
| E6.04 | The system shall display the status of database tables on the system status page. | P1 | v4.0 |
| E6.05 | The system shall display the current plugin version and WordPress version. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E6.06 | The system shall display the last data update timestamp. | P0 | v4.0 |
| E6.07 | The system shall provide a system health check with recommendations. | P2 | v5.0 |
8.7.7. E7: Logging & Audit
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| E7.01 | The system shall log all critical system events (price updates, settings changes, API errors). | P1 | v4.0 |
| E7.02 | The system shall log user actions (login, alert creation, settings changes). | P1 | v5.0 |
| E7.03 | The system shall provide a log viewer interface for administrators. | P1 | v4.0 |
| E7.04 | The system shall support log filtering by date, type, and user. | P2 | v5.0 |
| E7.05 | The system shall support log export for troubleshooting. | P2 | v5.0 |
| E7.06 | The system shall automatically rotate logs to prevent database bloat. | P1 | v4.0 |
8.7.8. E8: Backup & Restore
| ID | Requirement | Priority | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| E8.01 | The system shall allow administrators to export plugin configuration and settings. | P2 | v5.0 |
| E8.02 | The system shall allow administrators to import plugin configuration and settings. | P2 | v5.0 |
| E8.03 | The system shall support backup of commodity configurations. | P2 | v5.0 |
| E8.04 | The system shall support backup of user alert configurations. | P2 | v5.0 |
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Requirements at a Glance
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Functional Requirements
5
Core Modules
35
Dashboard Features
22
Alert Features
4
Planned Releases
8.8. ๐ Functional Requirements Summary Matrix
๐ฅ๏ธ Dashboard
35
P0: 16 ยท P1: 11 ยท
P2: 7 ยท P3: 1
๐ Charts
21
P0: 6 ยท P1: 7 ยท
P2: 7 ยท P3: 1
๐ Alerts
22
P0: 0 ยท P1: 15 ยท
P2: 7 ยท P3: 0
๐ API & Data
22
P0: 11 ยท P1: 9 ยท
P2: 2 ยท P3: 0
โ๏ธ Admin & Config
39
P0: 19 ยท P1: 12 ยท
P2: 8 ยท P3: 0
๐ฆ TOTAL
139
P0: 52 ยท
P1: 54 ยท
P2: 31 ยท
P3: 2
8.9. ๐ Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
| Requirement ID | Module | Use Case Reference | Test Case Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1.01 | Dashboard | UC-01: Display Dashboard | TC-101: Dashboard Display |
| A7.01 | Dashboard | UC-02: Shortcode Embedding | TC-201: Shortcode Rendering |
| B1.01 | Charts | UC-03: View Charts | TC-301: Chart Rendering |
| C1.01 | Alerts | UC-04: Create Alert | TC-401: Alert Creation |
| D1.01 | API & Data | UC-05: Data Fetching | TC-501: API Integration |
| E1.01 | Admin & Config | UC-06: Settings Configuration | TC-601: Settings Page |
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Functional Requirements Conclusion
The Functional Requirements presented in this section define the complete operational scope of CMD Pro. Organized into five core modules and 139 individual requirements, they establish a scalable development roadmap, support systematic implementation, and provide full traceability from business objectives to future releases. This specification serves as the primary reference for development, testing, and long-term product evolution.
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Document Status: Approved for Development
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Requirements Version: 5.0
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Last Updated: August 2026