System Requirements Document (SRD) for autumn-platform

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document (SRD) for autumn-platform, a modern SaaS web platform designed to empower users to build web applications and internal tools using AI prompts without writing code. The platform, named "8888," will serve as an AI-powered development assistant, enabling both technical and non-technical users to create functional software solutions effortlessly.

This document outlines the system requirements, user flows, architecture, and task list necessary to bring the autumn-platform to life. As the platform is being developed for Maulik Patel in India, locale-specific considerations such as INR currency, IST timezone, and regional preferences will be incorporated where applicable.

2. System Overview

The autumn-platform aims to revolutionize software development by allowing users to describe their ideas in natural language and automatically generate:

• Web applications
• Internal dashboards
• Business tools
• CRUD platforms
• Workflow automation tools

The platform is designed for startups, founders, developers, and businesses seeking to build software quickly using AI. It will leverage advanced AI models and a robust tech stack to deliver seamless functionality and an intuitive user experience.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

AI App Builder

• As a User, I should be able to enter a prompt describing the app I want to build.
• As a User, I should be able to generate app structure, database schema, UI pages, forms, tables, APIs, and workflow logic based on my prompt.

App Generation Module

• As a User, I should be able to generate app dashboards, navigation menus, database models, CRUD functionality, and basic UI components.

Visual App Editor

• As a User, I should be able to edit generated forms, add new fields, modify tables, customize UI, and adjust workflows.

Database Management

• As a User, I should be able to view tables, edit schema, add fields, and manage data automatically created based on my prompts.

Dashboard

• As a User, I should have a personal dashboard showing created apps, recent activity, app analytics, and usage statistics.

App Deployment

• As a User, I should be able to preview generated apps, deploy apps to a hosted environment, and share app links.

Templates

• As a User, I should be able to use ready-to-use templates such as CRM, task management systems, HR management systems, case management systems, and inventory management.

Prompt History

• As a User, I should be able to view prompt history, regenerate apps, and edit prompts.

User Authentication

• As a User, I should be able to sign up via email, log in, reset passwords, and access role-based features.

Subscription System

• As a User, I should be able to choose between Free, Pro, and Enterprise plans with varying levels of access and features.

Admin Panel

• As an Admin, I should be able to manage users, view usage statistics, monitor AI usage, manage templates, and control subscriptions.

Additional Features

• As a User, I should be able to interact with an AI chat assistant for app building.
• As a User, I should be able to preview generated apps in real-time.
• As a User, I should be able to export generated code and integrate APIs.

4. User Personas

User / Builder

• Primary user of the platform.
• Can create apps using AI prompts, edit generated components, and manage subscriptions.

Admin

• Responsible for managing users, monitoring platform usage, and overseeing templates and subscriptions.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Suggested Color Palette

• Primary Colors: Deep Orange (#FF5722), Midnight Blue (#2C3E50)
• Accent Colors: Lime Green (#8BC34A), Sky Blue (#03A9F4)
• Neutral Colors: Light Gray (#F5F5F5), Charcoal Gray (#616161)

Theme

• Modern SaaS design with clean lines and responsive layouts.
• Support for both Dark Mode and Light Mode.
• Vibrant accent colors for interactive elements like buttons and links.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive AI Canvas Homepage

The homepage of autumn-platform will feature an Interactive AI Canvas, a dynamic and visually captivating interface that immediately engages users. Here's how it works:

• Visual Design: The homepage will resemble a digital canvas, with floating AI-generated icons representing app types (e.g., CRM, dashboards, tools). These icons will animate and rearrange themselves based on user interactions.
• User Interaction: Users can drag and drop icons onto the canvas to explore app-building possibilities. Hovering over an icon will display a brief description and a preview animation of the app type.
• AI Prompt Box: A central, glowing prompt box will invite users to "Describe your app idea." As users type, the canvas will dynamically shift to visualize the app being built in real-time.
• Micro-Interactions: Subtle animations, such as pulsating icons and glowing outlines, will make the experience feel alive and futuristic.
• Transitions: Smooth transitions between sections of the homepage will mimic the flow of a creative brainstorming session.

This bold design concept will make the autumn-platform instantly memorable and set the tone for a cutting-edge AI-powered experience.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must handle concurrent user requests efficiently, with minimal latency.
• Scalability: Support scaling to accommodate increasing user demand and app complexity.
• Security: Implement secure authentication, role-based access control, and data protection measures.
• Localization: Support INR currency and IST timezone for Indian users.
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js for web interface.

Backend

• FastAPI (Python) for API development.

Database

• MySQL for relational data storage.
• Alembic for database migrations.

AI Models

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses.
• Claude 4.5 Opas for academic or coding work.
• Gemini 3 Pro for conversational AI.
• Google Nano Banana for image generation.

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM routing.
• Langchain for AI workflow orchestration.

Orchestration

• Docker and docker-compose for local development.
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will have basic familiarity with SaaS platforms.
• The platform will primarily target startups and small businesses.
• AI models will be pre-trained and integrated seamlessly.

Constraints

• Limited budget for initial development.
• High dependency on AI model accuracy for app generation.
• Need for robust security measures to protect user data.

10. Glossary

• CRUD: Create, Read, Update, Delete.
• LLM: Large Language Model.
• SaaS: Software as a Service.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• IST: Indian Standard Time.

This SRD provides a comprehensive foundation for the development of autumn-platform. Let me know if there are additional details or adjustments needed, Maulik!