NewsWave System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

NewsWave is a news website designed to provide a seamless experience for administrators to post content daily. The platform aims to be easily accessible, with a focus on achieving Google AdSense approval. The user interface and user experience are inspired by prominent Indian newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express.

2. System Overview

NewsWave will be a dynamic news platform that allows administrators to manage content efficiently. The system will include features such as an admin dashboard, Google login, dark mode, and SEO optimization. The platform will also handle error management and loading states effectively to ensure a smooth user experience.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As an Admin, I should be able to log in using Google authentication.
• As an Admin, I should be able to post news content daily.
• As an Admin, I should be able to access an admin dashboard to manage content.
• As a User, I should be able to view the website in dark mode.
• As a User, I should experience a beautiful landing page inspired by The Hindu or The Indian Express.
• As a User, I should experience seamless loading states and error handling.
• As a User, I should only be able to read articles and provide feedback through a survey form at the end of the article.
• As a Developer, I should ensure the website is optimized for SEO to facilitate AdSense approval.
• As a Developer, I should have access to a database schema and sample data for testing.
• As a Developer, I should be able to deploy the website with a clear deployment configuration.
• As a Developer, I should have access to a README file for guidance on setup and deployment.

4. User Personas

• Admin: Responsible for managing and posting news content on the platform.
• User: General audience accessing the news content.

5. Core User Flows

• Admin logs in using Google authentication -> accesses the admin dashboard -> posts new content -> content is published on the website.
• User visits the website -> views content on the landing page -> toggles dark mode -> experiences seamless transitions and error handling -> reads articles -> completes a survey form for feedback.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1a73e8 (blue, inspired by The Hindu)
• primary_light: #4285f4 (lighter blue for hover states)
• secondary: #fbbc05 (yellow, for accents and highlights)
• accent: #34a853 (green, for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #ea4335 (red, for notifications and alerts)
• bg: #ffffff (white, for the background)
• surface: #f1f3f4 (light grey, for cards and panels)
• text: #202124 (dark grey, for primary text)
• text_muted: #5f6368 (muted grey, for secondary text)
• border: #dadce0 (light grey, for borders)

7. Signature Design Concept

The landing page will feature an interactive news ticker that scrolls horizontally across the top of the page, displaying the latest headlines. Users can hover over a headline to pause the ticker and click to read the full article. The background will subtly change colors based on the time of day, creating a dynamic and engaging experience. This will be implemented using motion/react for smooth animations and transitions.

LANDING HERO MOTION BRIEF

The landing hero will feature a dynamic illustration of a bustling newsroom. As users scroll, the newsroom comes to life with animated journalists typing, phones ringing, and papers flying. The scene will loop every 10 seconds, providing a continuous sense of activity and engagement. The animation will be built using CSS and motion/react, ensuring it remains responsive and accessible.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will use an "animated" interaction model, featuring scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions. This approach will enhance the storytelling aspect of the news content while maintaining a polished and professional appearance.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be optimized for fast loading times.
• The platform should be scalable to accommodate a growing user base.
• The system should ensure high availability and reliability.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• AI Tools: Not applicable
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily target an Indian audience, considering local preferences and content.
• The platform must comply with Google's AdSense policies for approval.
• The system should be designed to handle high traffic during peak news hours.

12. Glossary

• Admin: A user with privileges to manage and post content on the platform.
• SEO: Search Engine Optimization, techniques used to improve the visibility of the website in search engine results.
• AdSense: A program by Google that allows publishers to earn money by displaying ads on their websites.