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Chatup80 System Requirements Document
1. Introduction
This document outlines the system requirements for the Chatup80 project, a real-time chat application for iOS using Firebase as the backend. The application supports secure registration, profile management, user discovery, and multimedia messaging.
2. System Overview
2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary
- Product Intent: Develop a real-time chat application for iOS using Firebase as the backend, supporting secure registration, profile management, user discovery, and multimedia messaging.
- Domain Descriptors:
- Real-time Messaging: The application supports real-time one-to-one and group chat functionalities.
- User Management: Includes secure registration, login, and profile management features.
- Excluded Assumptions: End-to-end encryption, voice/video calling, multi-device sync beyond Firestore's default behavior.
- Custom Pages:
- Sign Up Screen: For user registration.
- Complete Profile Screen: For mandatory profile completion after registration.
- Group Info: For group management and member management.
- Landing: Public entry destination for new users.
- Access: Application-owned identity with Firebase integration for authentication, data storage, and messaging.
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2b. Source Content Inventory
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2c. Page Content and Component Coverage
- Sign Up Screen: Allows users to register using email and password.
- Complete Profile Screen: Users complete their profile with first name, last name, phone number, and profile photo.
- Group Info: Admins manage group settings and members.
- Landing: Provides orientation and acquisition for new users.
3. Functional Requirements as Story Points
- As a Registered User, I should be able to sign up using email and password.
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- As a Registered User, I should be able to log in with registered credentials.
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- As a Registered User, I should be able to reset my password via email link.
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- As a Registered User, I should be able to complete my profile with first name, last name, phone number, and profile photo.
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- As a Registered User, I should be able to log out from the app.
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- As a Group Admin, I should be able to manage group settings and members.
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- As a Registered User, I should be able to send and receive messages in real time.
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- As a Registered User, I should be able to receive push notifications for new messages.
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4. User Personas
- Registered User: Primary app user engaging in chat and profile management.
- Group Admin: User with additional group management capabilities.
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5. Core User Flows
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User Registration Flow:
- Navigate to the Sign Up Screen.
- Enter email and password to register.
- Redirected to Complete Profile Screen.
- Complete profile with required details.
- Access main application.
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Group Management Flow:
- Access Group Info Screen.
- Manage group settings and members.
6. Visuals Colors and Theme
- Primary: #007AFF (iOS default blue)
- Primary Light: #66B3FF
- Secondary: #34C759 (iOS default green)
- Accent: #FF9500 (iOS default orange)
- Highlight: #FF3B30 (iOS default red)
- Background: #FFFFFF
- Surface: #F2F2F7
- Text: #000000
- Text Muted: #8E8E93
- Border: #C7C7CC
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7. Signature Design Concept
The design will follow a clean, modern iOS aesthetic with a focus on usability and accessibility. The primary color palette will be used for actionable elements, while secondary and accent colors will highlight important notifications and statuses. The interface will support both Light and Dark modes, adhering to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.
8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction
- Interaction Model: Animated
- Motion Direction: Moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions for a polished user experience.
9. Non-Functional Requirements
- Real-time message delivery latency should be under 1–2 seconds on a stable network.
- All data in transit secured via Firebase's default TLS.
- App should support offline message queuing and sync on reconnect.
- Media uploads/downloads should be resumable/cancelable.
- UI should follow iOS Human Interface Guidelines.
10. Tech Stack
- Frontend: Swift, UIKit
- Backend: Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Realtime Database, Storage, Cloud Messaging)
- Architecture: MVVM
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11. Assumptions and Constraints
- Target minimum iOS version: iOS 15+.
- Firebase project must have Authentication, Firestore, Realtime Database, Storage, and FCM enabled.
- Group size limit assumed at 100 members (configurable).
12. Glossary
- MVVM: Model-View-ViewModel, an architectural pattern.
- Firestore: A NoSQL cloud database to store and sync data for client- and server-side development.
- FCM: Firebase Cloud Messaging, a cross-platform messaging solution that lets you reliably send messages at no cost.
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