System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: autumn-coffee

1. Introduction

The autumn-coffee project aims to create a modern, user-friendly coffee shop website tailored for handling online orders. This platform will provide customers with the ability to browse a menu, customize their orders, and complete transactions seamlessly. Additionally, it will offer administrative tools for staff to manage orders efficiently.

This document outlines the system requirements for autumn-coffee, ensuring that the platform meets the needs of its users while maintaining scalability and reliability.

2. System Overview

The autumn-coffee system will serve as an online platform for a coffee shop, enabling customers to place orders conveniently from their devices. The system will include:

• A visually appealing and intuitive user interface for customers.
• Features for order customization, including coffee types, sizes, and add-ons.
• A secure and efficient checkout process.
• Administrative tools for staff to manage incoming orders, update menu items, and track sales.

The platform will be designed with scalability in mind, ensuring it can handle increased traffic during peak hours. Locale-specific defaults, such as INR currency and IST timezone, will be implemented to cater to the Indian market.

3. Functional Requirements

Customer Features

• As a Customer, I should be able to browse the coffee menu with images and descriptions.
• As a Customer, I should be able to customize my coffee order (e.g., size, type, add-ons).
• As a Customer, I should be able to add items to a cart and view the total price.
• As a Customer, I should be able to create an account or log in for a personalized experience.
• As a Customer, I should be able to check out securely using multiple payment options (e.g., UPI, credit/debit cards).
• As a Customer, I should be able to track my order status in real-time.

Admin/Staff Features

• As an Admin, I should be able to add, edit, or remove menu items.
• As an Admin, I should be able to view and manage incoming orders.
• As an Admin, I should be able to track daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.

4. User Personas

1. Customer

• Description: End-users who visit the website to browse the menu, customize orders, and make purchases.
• Goals: Convenience, quick ordering, and a seamless checkout experience.
• Pain Points: Long queues, lack of customization options, and unclear pricing.

2. Admin/Staff

• Description: Coffee shop staff responsible for managing orders and updating the menu.
• Goals: Efficient order management and real-time updates to the menu and sales data.
• Pain Points: Manual order tracking, outdated menu information, and lack of sales insights.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The autumn-coffee website will feature a warm and inviting color palette inspired by the cozy ambiance of a coffee shop.

• Background: #FDF6E3 (Creamy Beige)
• Surface: #D9B382 (Light Mocha)
• Text: #4B3832 (Dark Espresso)
• Accent: #A0522D (Rustic Brown)
• Muted Tones: #E3D5C3 (Soft Latte)

This palette will evoke a sense of warmth and comfort, aligning with the brand identity of a coffee shop.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Coffee Cup Homepage

The homepage will feature a 3D interactive coffee cup as the centerpiece. The cup will steam gently, with animated swirls rising from the top, creating a dynamic and inviting visual.

• Interaction:

  • Hovering over the cup will reveal clickable sections (e.g., "Menu," "Order Now," "About Us") that appear as floating labels around the cup.
  • Clicking on these labels will trigger smooth transitions to the respective sections of the website.

• Animations:

  • The steam will subtly change patterns every few seconds, adding a sense of liveliness.
  • When a user scrolls down, the coffee cup will "pour" into the next section, creating a seamless transition effect.

• Micro-interactions:

  • Buttons will have a ripple effect when clicked.
  • Menu items will "flip" like cards when hovered over, revealing customization options.

This design will make the website memorable and engaging, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 3 seconds on a standard 4G connection.
• The system should handle up to 500 concurrent users during peak hours.
• All user data must be encrypted and stored securely to comply with data protection regulations.
• The platform should be responsive and optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• The system should support localization for Indian users, including INR currency and IST timezone.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will initially target customers in India, with INR as the default currency and IST as the default timezone.
• The system will rely on third-party payment gateways for secure transactions.
• The coffee shop staff will have basic technical knowledge to use the admin panel.
• The website will be hosted on a cloud platform to ensure scalability and reliability.

10. Glossary

• Customer: End-users who place orders through the website.
• Admin/Staff: Coffee shop employees responsible for managing orders and the menu.
• Customization: The ability for customers to modify their orders (e.g., coffee size, type, add-ons).
• Checkout: The process of completing a purchase, including payment.
• Responsive Design: A design approach that ensures the website works well on devices of all sizes.