Django E-commerce Site Specification Document

Project Overview: [login to view URL] is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced freelancer to create a comprehensive specification document for an upcoming project: rebuilding our e-commerce website on Django, transitioning from our current Lotus HCL Domino platform. The specification will serve as a complete guide for the developers responsible for the Django rebuild, ensuring they can precisely replicate our current website's design, structure, and functionality while leveraging Django’s features. Scope of Work: The project involves developing an extensive, clear, and actionable specification document covering all aspects of the site rebuild. The selected freelancer will analyze our existing website, detailing every necessary element and functionality that needs to be replicated or enhanced in the new Django environment. The specification should include: Project Requirements Overview: High-level project objectives and technical requirements. Summary of necessary technologies and frameworks (Django, SQLite, caching mechanisms, JavaScript). Detailed Template Requirements: Outline of each HTML template (75 total) required in Django, ensuring each replicates the current website’s design and layout. Detailed mapping of existing HTML and CSS for reuse in the new framework, including any modifications or optimizations needed for Django compatibility. Multilingual Support: Specify how Django’s internationalization (i18n) system will be implemented to support the existing 7 languages and the addition of 10 more. Provide guidelines for language file structure, language switcher functionality, and translation workflow recommendations. Database Integration: Define requirements for SQLite integration, including data migration needs. Document all SQL queries and provide a caching strategy for queries that do not require frequent updates. Page & Feature Specifications: A comprehensive breakdown of each page on the existing site, including URLs, page content, design elements, and dynamic functionalities. Specific requirements for complex pages, such as the list page (example link), with details for JavaScript interactions and additional optimizations. Caching Strategy: Detailed caching requirements and strategies for Django templates and SQL queries to enhance performance. Recommendations for cache durations based on page types and data stability. JavaScript & Frontend Requirements: Specifications for JavaScript functionalities that must be replicated or enhanced, with descriptions of expected behavior. Any updates needed for compatibility with Django, including dependencies. Security and Compliance: Outline requirements for data protection, user privacy, and compliance with e-commerce security standards. Specify any GDPR compliance measures, if applicable, given the multilingual, international nature of the site. Suggested Timeline and Milestones: Develop a timeline, estimating time and resources for each phase. Suggested milestones for completion, review, and approvals. Testing and Quality Assurance: Requirements for thorough testing on all specified features. Recommendations for both manual and automated testing practices, considering multilingual support and caching. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience in technical documentation for web development projects, especially with Django. Strong understanding of Django, SQLite, caching mechanisms, and multilingual site support. Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and e-commerce site functionality. Demonstrated ability to analyze existing websites and document specifications in a detailed and organized manner. Deliverables: A comprehensive, developer-ready specification document detailing every aspect of the Django website rebuild. Timeline and milestone document for use in project management.