Motivation: As architects of the Compass App, it's important to understand the constraints that influence our design and development decisions. Constraints can origin from various sources, ranging from technical limitations to organizational policies. Recognizing and handling these constraints is crucial for ensuring the success and viability of the app.

1. Technical Constraints

Constraint	Explanation
Compatibility	The app must be compatible with major mobile platforms (iOS, Android)
Maintainability	The app can be modified, corrected, adapted or improved due to changes in environment or requirements.
Security	Adherence to industry-standard security protocols to protect user data from unauthorized access or breaches.
Performance Efficiency	The app provides appropriate performance, realtive to the amount of resources used.

2. Organizational and Political Constraints

Constraint	Explanation
Budgetary Limitations	Development efforts must stay within the allocated time/budget constraints of the PM4-module
Timeline Constraints	Meeting deadlines and milestones
Stakeholder Requirements	Incorporating feedback and addressing requirements from our stakeholder (Stadtmuur)
Data Privacy Regulations	Compliance with data privacy laws and regulations to safeguard user information.

3. Conventions

Constraint	Explanation
Coding Standards	Using established coding standards and best practices to ensure code quality and maintainability.
Versioning Guidelines	Consistent versioning practices for codebase management and release control, facilitating collaboration.
Documentation Standards	Documentation of codebase, APIs, and user guides to assist developers and end-users.
Naming Conventions	Consistent and meaningful naming conventions for variables, functions, and components for clarity and readability.

Keeping these constraints in mind, we aim to ensure that the Compass App meets user expectations while following technical, organizational, and conventional boundaries.