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System Design Question

Design Coffee Machine

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  1. Brew Coffee

    • Use Case: The user selects a coffee type and size, and the machine brews the coffee accordingly.
    • Functional Requirement: The machine should support multiple coffee types (e.g., espresso, cappuccino, latte) and sizes (small, medium, large).
    • Non-Functional Requirement: The brewing process should not exceed 2 minutes.
  2. User Interface

    • Use Case: The user interacts with the machine through a touch screen to select options and receive feedback.
    • Functional Requirement: The interface should display available coffee options, sizes, and prices.
    • Non-Functional Requirement: The interface should be intuitive and responsive, with a response time of less than 1 second.
  3. Payment Processing

    • Use Case: The user pays for the coffee using a credit card or mobile payment.
    • Functional Requirement: The machine should support multiple payment methods, including credit/debit cards and mobile payments (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay).
    • Non-Functional Requirement: Payment processing should be secure and complete within 5 seconds.
  4. Maintenance Alerts

    • Use Case: The machine notifies the operator when maintenance is required, such as refilling ingredients or cleaning.
    • Functional Requirement: The machine should track ingredient levels and usage to predict when maintenance is needed.
    • Non-Functional Requirement: Alerts should be sent in real-time to the operator's mobile device or email.
  5. Temperature Control

    • Use Case: The machine maintains the optimal temperature for brewing different types of coffee.
    • Functional Requirement: The machine should adjust the water temperature based on the selected coffee type.
    • Non-Functional Requirement: Temperature adjustments should be precise within a range of ±2°C.

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