NEChat System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

NEChat is a web application designed to provide users with customizable templates for creating, saving, and downloading simulated conversations. The application will support various social media platforms, offering users the ability to generate realistic conversation designs for platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, TikTok, and others.

2. System Overview

NEChat aims to deliver a user-friendly interface where users can select from a variety of pre-designed conversation templates. These templates will mimic the appearance of popular social media applications, allowing users to create realistic conversation simulations. The application will support both iPhone and Android designs, as well as dark and light modes for each conversation template.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to select a conversation template for WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
• As a User, I should be able to customize the conversation text within the selected template.
• As a User, I should be able to choose between iPhone and Android designs for each conversation template.
• As a User, I should be able to switch between dark and light modes for each conversation template.
• As a User, I should be able to save the customized conversation template.
• As a User, I should be able to download the customized conversation as an image file.

4. User Personas

• General User: Individuals looking to create and download simulated conversations for personal or entertainment purposes.

5. Core User Flows

• User selects a social media platform -> chooses a conversation template -> customizes text -> selects device design (iPhone/Android) -> chooses mode (dark/light) -> saves and downloads the conversation.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1A73E8 (deep blue)
• primary_light: #E8F0FE (light blue)
• secondary: #FF5722 (coral)
• accent: #FFC107 (amber)
• highlight: #FF9800 (orange)
• bg: #FFFFFF (white)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8)
• text: #212121 (dark gray)
• text_muted: #757575 (light gray)
• border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)

7. Signature Design Concept

The NEChat homepage will feature an interactive "Conversation Carousel" where users can swipe through different social media conversation templates. Each template will animate into view with a smooth sliding transition, showcasing both iPhone and Android designs in dark and light modes. Users can click on any template to expand it into a full-screen editor where they can customize the conversation. The carousel will be built using framer-motion for seamless animations and transitions.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions. The "Conversation Carousel" will provide a dynamic and engaging user experience with spring physics on interactive elements.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must load templates quickly to ensure a smooth user experience.
• The application should be responsive and work seamlessly across different devices and screen sizes.
• The application must ensure data privacy and not store any user-generated content on the server.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MongoDB
• AI Tools: Not applicable
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will not store user-generated content permanently.
• The design of conversation templates will be based on publicly available designs and will not infringe on any proprietary designs.
• The application will be optimized for modern web browsers.

12. Glossary

• Template: A pre-designed layout that mimics the appearance of a conversation in a social media application.
• Dark/Light Mode: Visual themes that change the background and text colors to either dark or light tones.
• Carousel: A rotating set of images or elements that users can navigate through by swiping or clicking.