book-show System Requirements Document

Introduction

The "book-show" project is designed to create a simple, two-page website primarily focused on showcasing novels. The website will allow users to search for novels and view detailed information about them. This document outlines the system requirements for the "book-show" project, ensuring a streamlined and user-friendly experience.

System Overview

The "book-show" website will consist of two main pages: a search page and a details page. The search page will allow users to find novels by title or author, while the details page will provide comprehensive information about a selected novel. The implementation will focus on simplicity and ease of use, catering to users who are interested in exploring novels.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to search for novels by title.
• As a User, I should be able to search for novels by author.
• As a User, I should be able to view detailed information about a novel, including the title, author, summary, and publication date.
• As a User, I should be able to navigate between the search page and the details page easily.

User Personas

• User: An individual interested in exploring and reading novels. This user values simplicity and ease of access to information about novels.

Core User Flows

• User searches for a novel by title or author -> User selects a novel from the search results -> User views detailed information about the selected novel.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #4A90E2 (a calming blue to represent trust and reliability)
• primary_light: #B3C7E6 (a lighter tint of blue for hover states)
• secondary: #FF6F61 (a warm coral for emphasis and links)
• accent: #FFD700 (a vibrant gold for call-to-action buttons)
• highlight: #FFA500 (an orange hue for active indicators)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white background)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) (a semi-transparent white for cards/panels)
• text: #333333 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #777777 (a softer grey for secondary text)
• border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) (a subtle grey for borders)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the "book-show" website will feature an interactive bookshelf design. Users can scroll horizontally through a virtual bookshelf where each book cover represents a novel. Hovering over a book will display a brief summary and author information in a tooltip. Clicking on a book will transition the user to the details page with a smooth page-flip animation. This concept will be implemented using framer-motion for animations and react-icons for interactive elements.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will utilize a "parallax" interaction model, providing a layered depth effect as users scroll through the virtual bookshelf. This approach will create a visually engaging experience while maintaining simplicity and focus on the novels.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The website should load quickly and efficiently on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The design should be responsive and accessible, adhering to web accessibility standards.
• The search functionality should return results promptly, with minimal delay.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL for storing novel information
• Local Orchestration: Docker for containerization

Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily feature novels, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.
• The search and details functionalities will be implemented using straightforward methods to ensure quick and efficient performance.

Glossary

• Novel: A long narrative work of fiction.
• User: An individual using the "book-show" website to search for and view information about novels.