Product Requirements Document (PRD)
Defines a data pipeline that extracts farmer location data from multi-sheet Excel files, cleans it, converts to CSV, and loads into a PostgreSQL table.
What this file does
Defines a data pipeline that extracts farmer location data from multi-sheet Excel files, cleans it, converts to CSV, and loads into a PostgreSQL table.
When to use it
- Building a similar ETL pipeline from Excel to a relational database
- Documenting a data processing project with multiple sheets and cleaning steps
- Onboarding new developers to a data pipeline project with clear requirements
- Planning a phased implementation with risk assessment and success criteria
Assumes this stack
Product Requirements Document (PRD)
Location Converter: Excel to CSV to PostgreSQL Pipeline
Project Overview
Project Name: location-converter-xlsx-csv-pgtable
Version: 1.0
Date: December 2024
Status: Development Phase
1. Executive Summary
This project aims to create a robust data pipeline that processes farmer location data from Excel files, performs data cleaning and analysis, converts the data to CSV format, and finally loads it into a PostgreSQL database table called bellary_farmers.
2. Project Objectives
Primary Goals
- Extract and analyze data from multi-sheet Excel files (Bellary.xlsx)
- Clean and standardize farmer location data
- Convert processed data to CSV format
- Load data into PostgreSQL database for further analysis
- Provide data insights through Jupyter notebook analysis
Success Metrics
- Successfully process all 5 sheets from the Excel file
- Achieve 100% data integrity during conversion
- Complete data loading into PostgreSQL without errors
- Generate comprehensive data analysis report
3. Data Schema Definition
Based on the provided parameters, the following data structure will be implemented:
Source Data Fields
| Field Name | Data Type | Description | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.no | Integer | Serial number/Record ID | Primary identifier |
| Status | String | Current status of farmer record | Enum values |
| Farmer Code | String | Unique farmer identifier | Unique, Not Null |
| Farmer Name | String | Full name of the farmer | Not Null |
| Govt id num | String | Government issued ID number | Unique |
| Primary Contact | String | Phone/contact information | Format validation |
| Farmer Created Date | DateTime | Date when farmer record was created | ISO format |
| Plot Created Date | DateTime | Date when plot was registered | ISO format |
| Sync Date | DateTime | Last synchronization date | ISO format |
| Updation Date | DateTime | Last update timestamp | ISO format |
| Area | Float | Plot area measurement | Positive value |
| GPS Area | Float | GPS-calculated area | Positive value |
| Village | String | Village name | Not Null |
Target PostgreSQL Schema
CREATE TABLE bellary_farmers (
id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY,
serial_number INTEGER,
status VARCHAR(50),
farmer_code VARCHAR(100) UNIQUE NOT NULL,
farmer_name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
govt_id_number VARCHAR(50) UNIQUE,
primary_contact VARCHAR(20),
farmer_created_date TIMESTAMP,
plot_created_date TIMESTAMP,
sync_date TIMESTAMP,
updation_date TIMESTAMP,
area DECIMAL(10,4),
gps_area DECIMAL(10,4),
village VARCHAR(100) NOT NULL,
source_sheet VARCHAR(50),
imported_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
);
4. Technical Requirements
4.1 Environment Setup
- Python Version: 3.11+
- Package Manager: uv
- Virtual Environment: .venv
4.2 Core Dependencies
jupyterlab>=4.0.0
pandas>=2.0.0
numpy>=1.24.0
openpyxl>=3.1.0
psycopg2-binary>=2.9.0
sqlalchemy>=2.0.0
python-dotenv>=1.0.0
4.3 Development Dependencies
pytest>=7.0.0
black>=23.0.0
flake8>=6.0.0
pre-commit>=3.0.0
5. Functional Requirements
5.1 Data Extraction
- FR-001: System shall read Excel files with multiple sheets
- FR-002: System shall identify and process exactly 5 sheets from Bellary.xlsx
- FR-003: System shall handle different column naming conventions across sheets
- FR-004: System shall preserve data integrity during extraction
5.2 Data Analysis & Cleaning
- FR-005: System shall provide comprehensive data profiling in Jupyter notebook
- FR-006: System shall identify and report data quality issues
- FR-007: System shall standardize column names across all sheets
- FR-008: System shall validate data types and formats
- FR-009: System shall handle missing values appropriately
- FR-010: System shall detect and report duplicate records
5.3 Data Transformation
- FR-011: System shall merge data from all 5 sheets into a single dataset
- FR-012: System shall apply consistent data formatting rules
- FR-013: System shall add metadata columns (source_sheet, imported_at)
- FR-014: System shall export cleaned data to CSV format
5.4 Database Integration
- FR-015: System shall connect to PostgreSQL database
- FR-016: System shall create bellary_farmers table if not exists
- FR-017: System shall load CSV data into PostgreSQL table
- FR-018: System shall handle database connection errors gracefully
- FR-019: System shall provide data loading progress feedback
6. Non-Functional Requirements
6.1 Performance
- NFR-001: Data processing shall complete within 5 minutes for files up to 10MB
- NFR-002: Database loading shall handle up to 100,000 records efficiently
- NFR-003: Memory usage shall not exceed 2GB during processing
6.2 Reliability
- NFR-004: System shall have 99% success rate for data conversion
- NFR-005: System shall provide detailed error logging
- NFR-006: System shall support transaction rollback on failures
6.3 Usability
- NFR-007: System shall provide clear progress indicators
- NFR-008: System shall generate comprehensive data quality reports
- NFR-009: System shall include detailed documentation and examples
7. Project Structure
location-converter-xlsx-csv-pgtable/
├── .venv/ # Virtual environment
├── .cursor/ # Cursor IDE configuration
├── data/
│ ├── raw/ # Original Excel files
│ ├── processed/ # Cleaned CSV files
│ └── reports/ # Data quality reports
├── notebooks/
│ ├── 01_data_exploration.ipynb # Initial data analysis
│ ├── 02_data_cleaning.ipynb # Data cleaning process
│ └── 03_data_validation.ipynb # Final validation
├── src/
│ ├── __init__.py
│ ├── data_extractor.py # Excel reading functionality
│ ├── data_cleaner.py # Data cleaning utilities
│ ├── data_validator.py # Data validation rules
│ └── db_loader.py # Database operations
├── scripts/
│ ├── setup_environment.py # Environment setup
│ ├── run_pipeline.py # Main pipeline execution
│ └── create_database.py # Database schema creation
├── tests/
│ ├── test_data_extractor.py
│ ├── test_data_cleaner.py
│ └── test_db_loader.py
├── config/
│ ├── database.yaml # Database configuration
│ └── data_mapping.yaml # Column mapping rules
├── .env.example # Environment variables template
├── .gitignore
├── requirements.txt
├── README.md
├── PRD.md # This document
└── Makefile # Build automation
8. Implementation Phases
Phase 1: Project Setup (Week 1)
- Initialize uv environment
- Install required dependencies
- Set up project structure
- Create basic documentation
Phase 2: Data Exploration (Week 1-2)
- Analyze Excel file structure
- Identify data quality issues
- Create data profiling notebook
- Define cleaning strategies
Phase 3: Data Processing Pipeline (Week 2-3)
- Implement data extraction module
- Develop data cleaning utilities
- Create validation framework
- Build CSV export functionality
Phase 4: Database Integration (Week 3-4)
- Set up PostgreSQL connection
- Create database schema
- Implement data loading pipeline
- Add error handling and logging
Phase 5: Testing & Documentation (Week 4)
- Write comprehensive tests
- Create user documentation
- Perform end-to-end testing
- Optimize performance
9. Risk Assessment
High Risk
- Data Quality Issues: Inconsistent data formats across sheets
- Database Connectivity: Network or authentication failures
- Memory Constraints: Large file processing limitations
Medium Risk
- Column Mapping: Variations in column names across sheets
- Data Type Conversion: Invalid data format handling
- Performance: Slow processing for large datasets
Low Risk
- Environment Setup: Dependency installation issues
- File Access: Permission or path-related problems
10. Success Criteria
Technical Success
- All 5 Excel sheets successfully processed
- Data quality report generated with <5% error rate
- CSV file created with all required columns
- PostgreSQL table populated with complete data
- Pipeline execution time under 5 minutes
Business Success
- Farmer data accessible for analysis
- Data integrity maintained throughout pipeline
- Reproducible process for future data updates
- Comprehensive documentation for maintenance
11. Deliverables
-
Working Data Pipeline
- Complete Python application
- Jupyter notebooks for analysis
- Database schema and loading scripts
-
Documentation
- Technical documentation
- User guide
- API documentation
- Data dictionary
-
Testing Suite
- Unit tests
- Integration tests
- Data validation tests
-
Configuration Files
- Environment setup
- Database configuration
- Data mapping rules
12. Maintenance & Support
Ongoing Requirements
- Regular data quality monitoring
- Database performance optimization
- Documentation updates
- Bug fixes and enhancements
Support Model
- Self-service documentation
- Issue tracking system
- Regular maintenance schedule
Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: December 2024
Next Review: January 2025
What's inside
12 sections covering objectives, schema, technical requirements, functional/non-functional requirements, project structure, phases, risks, and deliverables
Change this for your project
- Replace
Bellary.xlsxwith your source Excel file name - Replace
bellary_farmerswith your target PostgreSQL table name - Replace
location-converter-xlsx-csv-pgtablewith your repository name - Replace the 5-sheet assumption if your Excel file has a different number of sheets
Where it goes
Keep it in your repository where the agent or team that needs it will read it.
Worth borrowing
- Separating functional requirements (FR-xxx) from non-functional (NFR-xxx) for clarity
- Including a risk assessment table with high/medium/low categories
- Defining both technical and business success criteria
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