Bandcamp Chatbot Integration: Project Design, Implementation Report

This project report outlines the design and implementation of a chatbot for Bandcamp.com, a music streaming website, to enhance user interaction. It begins by identifying the problems Bandcamp faces and proposes chatbot integration as a solution. The report details the project's objectives, including user interaction, problem-solving assistance, and file sharing capabilities, while also addressing potential risks like security and integration challenges, and constraints such as user registration and cost limitations. The selection process favored the chatbot project based on user feedback and cost-effectiveness. The report includes cost and time estimations, visualized through charts and graphs, and features a PERT chart for project management. The final sections present project deliverables, evaluation techniques, and recommendations for further consideration, providing a comprehensive overview of the chatbot integration project for Bandcamp.

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Project Design and Implementation

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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................5
LO1: Be able to formulate a project......................................................................................................6
1.1 formulate and record possible outline project specifications......................................................6
1.2 identify the factors that contribute to the process of project selection......................................8
1.3 Produce a specification for the agreed project..........................................................................14
1.4 Produce an appropriate project plan for the agreed project.....................................................15
LO2: Be able to implement the project within agreed procedures and to specification.....................20
2.1 Match resources efficiently to the project.................................................................................20
2.2 Undertake the proposed project in accordance with the agreed specification.........................24
2.3 Organise, analyse and interpret relevant outcomes..................................................................25
LO3: Be able to evaluate the project outcomes..................................................................................28
3.1 Use appropriate project evaluation techniques........................................................................28
3.2 Interpret and analyze the results in terms of the original project specification........................30
3.3 Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration........................................33
LO4: Be able to present the project outcomes....................................................................................34
4.1 Produce a record of all project procedures used.......................................................................34
4.2 Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the project to
an audience...................................................................................................................................36
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................42
References...........................................................................................................................................43

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List of figures
Figure 1 Resource cost overview...........................................................................................................9
Figure 2 Cash Flow.................................................................................................................................9
Figure 3 Task Cost Variance.................................................................................................................10
Figure 4 Resource Cost Variance.........................................................................................................10
Figure 5 Task Cost Overview................................................................................................................11
Figure 6 Cost Details............................................................................................................................11
Figure 7 Resources...............................................................................................................................13
Figure 8 Schedule................................................................................................................................14
Figure 9 WBS structure........................................................................................................................15
Figure 10 Gantt Chart..........................................................................................................................16
Figure 11 Phase 1 Table.......................................................................................................................17
Figure 12 Phase 2 Table.......................................................................................................................17
Figure 13 Phase 3 Table.......................................................................................................................17
Figure 14 Phase 4 table.......................................................................................................................17
Figure 15 task cost...............................................................................................................................18
Figure 16 Resource cost.......................................................................................................................18
Figure 17 cost status............................................................................................................................18
Figure 18 Resource Sheet....................................................................................................................19
Figure 19 Resource Overview..............................................................................................................19
Figure 20 Resource Status...................................................................................................................20
Figure 21 Milestone report..................................................................................................................21
Figure 22 Resource allocation graph...................................................................................................21
Figure 23 Work Overview....................................................................................................................22
Figure 24 Work Overview graphs........................................................................................................22
Figure 25 Development Process..........................................................................................................23
Figure 26 Logbook for phase 1............................................................................................................24
Figure 27 Logbook for Phase 2............................................................................................................24
Figure 28 Logbook for Phase 3............................................................................................................24
Figure 29 Logbook for Phase 4............................................................................................................24
Figure 30 PERT Chart...........................................................................................................................27
Figure 31 Network Diagram.................................................................................................................28
Figure 32 Pert Chart.............................................................................................................................29
Figure 33 Project Timeline...................................................................................................................30
Figure 34 Human Resource sheet........................................................................................................30
Figure 35 Critical Tasks........................................................................................................................31
Figure 36 Gantt Chart..........................................................................................................................31
Figure 37 Mapping of Phases of Lifecycle............................................................................................33
Figure 38 Initiation Phase....................................................................................................................33
Figure 39 Planning Phase.....................................................................................................................34
Figure 40 Execution Phase 1................................................................................................................34
Figure 41 Execution Phase 2................................................................................................................34
Figure 42 Popularity Graph..................................................................................................................35
Figure 43 Project Planning...................................................................................................................35

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Figure 44 work complete.....................................................................................................................36
Figure 45 actual cost............................................................................................................................37
Figure 46 Resource status....................................................................................................................37
Figure 47 cost status............................................................................................................................38
Figure 48 working hours......................................................................................................................38
Figure 49 Final cost..............................................................................................................................39
Figure 50 new users.............................................................................................................................39
Figure 51 Satisfaction level after integrating.......................................................................................40
Figure 52 Services................................................................................................................................40
List of tables
Table 1 Feedback 1................................................................................................................................7
Table 2 feedback 2.................................................................................................................................7
Table 3 feedback 3.................................................................................................................................8
Table 4 feedback 4.................................................................................................................................8
Table 5 Resource Details......................................................................................................................13
Table 6 Functionalities.........................................................................................................................25
Table 7 User 1......................................................................................................................................25
Table 8 User 2......................................................................................................................................25
Table 9 Manager..................................................................................................................................25
Table 10 Project Head.........................................................................................................................26

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Introduction
This report consists of project design and implementations for the chatbot integration with the
bandcamp.com. The bandcamp.com is a music streaming website. The chatbot will allow users to
interact with the system. In the first section, we will discuss the problems of the Bandcamp and will
propose some solutions that can be implemented to overcome the problem. Then after discussing all
the possible solutions, select the one best project that will provide more benefit and is also cost-
effectiv, then develop it. Before developing the project, estimated all the cost and time required for
the completion of the project. For this various charts and graphs are developed. Then in the third
section, we have designed the PERT chart. And in the last section, discuss all the final deliverables of
the project.

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LO1: Be able to formulate a project
1.1 formulate and record possible outline project specifications
Bandcamp.com is an online platform. It mainly provides music streaming. It also allows users to
make purchases from its platform. Right from the year of its existence, it has gained much popularity
and respect in the music market. Many of the artists have earned a huge amount of money with this
platform. It has various tools available for the promotional purpose of the artists. Under this
platform, the registered artists can make their own websites under this and can use it to sell their
music tracks. The artists can set prices for the tracks.
But nowadays, it has been facing problems related to the business. So, the company is planning to
construct projects that can aid in the loss. In the first project, we will be providing chatbot service
with the Bandcamp website. With this integration, users of this website can make interactions and
communicate with each other. Another project will provide integrations with social media to the
website. The user can use these social media and can have enhanced the experience on the website.
Name of Project: Chatbot integrations
Introduction to Project: The chatbot integration with Bandcamp.com will allow the user to chat
with each other. The users will be able to discover people with the similar interest. They can interact
and can communicate with the system. The people from different places interact with the system.
The need for this integration is in 2 months. In this time, this project will need to be implemented
and delivered.
Other Objectives of the Project:
1. For this integration, the accounts of the user are to be linked with this website.
2. The users from worldwide having a similar interest will be able to discover each other and
can make interactions.
3. The users can also share their problem with the system to get help from it.
Risks in this Project:
1. Security Challenges: This is the most important aspect that needs to be considered process
is These collect user data. So, a process is required that can manage this data. There should
be regulations for the usage of this data. With an increasing number of users, the risk also
increases. Then technology also plays an important role in implementing security for
chatbots. They contain various authentication methods in them which can be used for the
security purposes.
2. Integration Challenges: The developers face this risk in the development phase. The chatbot
is needed to be accessed from anywhere. It accesses data from the source of public external
services and from the organization as well. Also, the chatbots should be platform
independent. This means it should perform equally on all platforms. Various API integrations
are needed to be done (Baron, 2018).

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Constraints of this Project:
1. The user will need to register first for using this feature.
2. Only the registered users will be able to experience this.
3. The user will need to sign for the privacy policy.
4. As the number of users increase, the cost for implementing this will also increase as it will
require large bandwidth.
5. The main constraint is to understand the user's language.
6. The project needs to be completed in 2 months.
7. In £25000 amount, we need to complete this project.
Successful Completion:
1. Number of people will attract towards the attractive chatbot feature.
2. The project will include features such as sharing files, audio, video. Later a calling option can
also be integrated with this.
Project Name: Extensive Social Media Integration
The objective of Project: The main purpose of this project is to increase marketing for this company.
The social media will be integrated in such a way that it will be seen working together. It will help in
increasing website traffic as well. The users will be able to share their interest in social media as well.
This will also help in increasing the number of users on this website. The bandcamp.com is willing to
integrate this feature within 3-4 months.
Additional Objective:
1. The company will gain more popularity with this integration.
2. The users can make login using any of the social media accounts.
3. The users can upload or share music with these social media options.
4. The site can showcase using these social media integrations.
Constraints:
1. A complete prototype is needed in 2 months so that further phases can initiate.
2. The completed project is needed to be delivered in 4 months.
3. The cost estimation is £30000.
4. Users will have to log in again when switching between social media applications.
Risks:
1. This may increase human errors associated with accidental posts or sharing.
2. People will have to manage their social media accounts regularly.
3. There may arise legal issues in case company's reputation gets affected due to any negative
publicity.
4. With social media, security risks are always associated.

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Successful Completion:
1. This feature will be going to attract more users resulting in around 60% increase in the
current number of users.
2. The company's daily traffic will increase exponentially with increase in the number of users.
3. This will also increase in the website traffic and hence will enhance the index value of the
website.
4. The company is expected to gain 50% more profit with this integration (Insider, 2018).
1.2 identify the factors that contribute to the process of project selection.
In section 1.1, we have discussed two projects that can be integrated with the website
Bandcamp.com. We have discussed all the aspects related to both the projects. Cost and time
estimation is also done. Various risks have also been discussed along with constraints related to
these two projects. Keeping all the aspects of this proposed project in mind, the Bandcamp
authorities have decided to go with the project, Chatbot integration. For this various factor have
been considered:
Feedback of Users:
We have collected feedback from the users to help the selection process of the project. The chatbot
integration has gained maximum votes from the users. This clearly shows the demand and
popularity of the project. So, we decided to go with the user's selection, as it is the user who is going
to use the feature. So, we decided to include all the features required by the user.
Table 1 Feedback 1
S. No Questions Comments
1. Can chatbot help in interaction with others? Yes
2. Is chatbot system will help you out from problems? Yes
3. Is Social site feature required to show your interest? No
4. Do you find helpful in sharing your details socially? No
5. Sharing files from one place to another is useful? Yes
Table 2 feedback 2
S. No Questions Comments
1. Can chatbot help in interaction with others? No
2. Is chatbot system will help you out from problems? Yes

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3. Is Social site feature required to show your interest? Yes
4. Do you find helpful in sharing your details socially? No
5. Sharing files from one place to another is useful? Yes
Table 3 feedback 3
S. No Questions Comments
1. Can chatbot help in interaction with others? Yes
2. Is chatbot system will help you out from problems? Yes
3. Is Social site feature required to show your interest? Yes
4. Do you find helpful in sharing your details socially? No
5. Sharing files from one place to another is useful? Yes
Table 4 feedback 4
S. No Questions Comments
1. Can chatbot help in interaction with others? Yes
2. Is chatbot system will help you out from problems? No
3. Is Social site feature required to show your interest? No
4. Do you find helpful in sharing your details socially? Yes
5. Sharing files from one place to another is useful? Yes
Total Cost:
The cost estimation concludes that the Chatbot integration with Bandcamp will require £35000 for
the development.

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Figure 1 Resource cost overview
Figure 2 Cash Flow

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Figure 3 Task Cost Variance
Figure 4 Resource Cost Variance