# 2.6 Code Development Outline and Begin Coding

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Outline the features to program by priority--core features, enhanced features, and wish list features. You are creating a basic *functional requirements document*. Begin coding and maintain well organized code as you progress towards your first full demonstration.

> ### Functional Requirements Examples
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> Core Features\
> \- The chatbot will have a customized background and font that differs from the template\
> \- The chatbot will handle a simple intoduction dialogue and save the user's name\
> \- The chatbot will present three buttons to the visitor to select one of three topics of interest\
> \- The chatbot will be able to search a dictionary of terms based on visitor input\
> \- ....add more core features\
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> Enhanced Features\
> \- The chatbot will be able to offer embedded videos to the user based on dictionary searches\
> \- The chatbot will provide further suggestions as a follow up to search results to expand the user's experience.\
> \- ...add more enhanced features\
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> Wish List\
> \- The chatbot will respond to voice input\
> \- The chatbot will save a history of interactions with a user.\
> \- .....

**❏ Deliverable**\
A document or slide that outlines your progressive development plan.
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| The outline is not complete and does provide a clear path for coding the chatbot. | The outline is clear and organized, following a logical progression that will aid in the development of the chatbot. | The outline is a detailed view that can be clearly used as a checklist of progress, keeping the team on track with stable chatbot code that can be refined in small steps. |
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