This project involves building a real-time data visualization dashboard that allows users to monitor, analyze, and visualize data dynamically. The platform aims to provide users with intuitive insights into their data through interactive charts, graphs, and reports, making data-driven decision-making more accessible and effective.
The project aims to develop a scalable and efficient API that fetches, processes, and serves real-time data visualizations. This API will support various front-end applications, including web and mobile interfaces.
In today’s fast-paced environment, having access to real-time data insights is essential for businesses to respond quickly to changing conditions. This project will create an API that empowers users to visualize their data in real-time, facilitating informed decision-making.
User Interaction Overview
User Registration and Authentication
Sign Up: New users can create an account by providing their email and password. A confirmation email will be sent for account verification.
Login: Registered users can log in using their email and password. The API will support multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced security.
Dashboard Management
Create Dashboard: Users can create customizable dashboards to display relevant data visualizations.
Edit Dashboard: Users can modify existing dashboards to change the layout or visualizations.
Share Dashboard: Users can share their dashboards with team members or stakeholders.
Data Visualization
Real-Time Data Streams: Users can visualize data streams in real-time through various chart types (e.g., line, bar, pie)
Interactive Filters: Users can apply filters to the data displayed, enabling focused analysis.
Objectives
Allow users to sign up, log in, and manage their accounts securely.
Enable users to create and customize their dashboards for data visualization.
Provide real-time data streaming and visualization capabilities.
Offer interactive features for filtering and exploring data.
Ensure robust security and data protection measures.
Functional Requirements
User Management
Sign Up: Users can create an account using their email and password.
Login: Users can authenticate using their email and password.
Profile Management: Users can update their profile information.
Dashboard Management
Create Dashboard: Users can create new dashboards with selected visualizations.
Edit Dashboard: Users can modify existing dashboards.
Share Dashboard: Users can share dashboards with other users.
Data Visualization
Get Real-Time Data: Users can retrieve real-time data streams for visualization.
Visualize Data: Users can display data in various formats (e.g., charts, graphs).
Non-Functional Requirements
Scalability: The API should handle a growing number of users and data streams without performance degradation.
Performance: The API should deliver low latency for real-time data updates.
Security: Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect user data.
Reliability: The API should be highly available and resilient to failures.
Usability: The API should be user-friendly and well-documented.
Use Cases
User Sign Up and Login: New users create an account, and existing users log in.
Create and Edit Dashboards: Users create and modify their dashboards.
Retrieve and Visualize Data: Users fetch real-time data and visualize it
Apply Filters: Users apply filters to analyze specific data segments.
User Stories
As a user, I want to sign up for an account so that I can create personalized dashboards.
As a user, I want to log in to my account to manage my data visualizations.
As a user, I want to create and customize dashboards to visualize my data effectively.
As a user, I want to see real-time updates of my data visualizations.
As a user, I want to share my dashboards with colleagues for collaborative analysis.
Technical Requirements
Programming Language: Choose an appropriate backend language (e.g., Node.js, Python).
WebSocket for Real-Time Data: Use WebSocket or similar technology for real-time data streaming.
Database: Use a database to store user data and dashboard configurations (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Authentication: Implement JWT for secure user authentication.
API Documentation: Use Swagger or similar tools for API documentation.
API Endpoints
User Management
POST /signup: Register a new user.
POST /login: Authenticate a user.
GET /profile: Retrieve user profile details.
PUT /profile: Update user profile.
Dashboard Management
POST /dashboards: Create a new dashboard.
GET /dashboards: Retrieve all dashboards for a user.
PUT /dashboards/{id}: Update a dashboard by ID.
DELETE /dashboards/{id}: Delete a dashboard by ID.
Data Visualization
GET /data/realtime: Retrieve real-time data for visualization.
GET /data/filters: Apply filters to the data for analysis.
Security
Use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
Implement input validation and sanitization to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Use strong password hashing algorithms like bcrypt.
Performance
Implement caching strategies to improve response times for frequently accessed data.
Optimize database queries for efficient retrieval of dashboard configurations.
Documentation
Provide comprehensive API documentation using tools like Swagger.
Create user guides and developer documentation to assist with integration and usage.
Glossary
API: Application Programming Interface.
MFA: Multi-Factor Authentication.
WebSocket: A protocol for full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection.
Appendix
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