System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: calm-course

1. Introduction

The calm-course project aims to deliver a premium, high-converting course website for a single flagship course priced at $14.99. The website will be clean, fast, mobile-responsive, and designed to maximize conversions. It will feature a professional UI inspired by the provided design references, ensuring a modern and premium feel.

This document outlines the system requirements for the calm-course project, including functional and non-functional requirements, design specifications, and technical details.

2. System Overview

The calm-course website will consist of three primary components:

1. Landing Page: A high-converting sales page designed to attract and convert visitors into paying customers.
2. Checkout/Payment Page: A secure and streamlined payment process for purchasing the course.
3. Authenticated Student Dashboard: A clean and distraction-free interface for students to access course materials, track progress, and complete modules.

The website will be optimized for mobile and desktop devices and will feature smooth transitions, responsive design, and subtle animations to enhance the user experience.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Visitor, I should be able to view the landing page with all sections clearly displayed.
• As a Visitor, I should be able to click on the "Enroll Now" CTA to proceed to the checkout page.
• As a Visitor, I should be able to view testimonials, instructor credibility, and course details.
• As a User, I should be able to securely purchase the course for $14.99.
• As a User, I should receive immediate access to the student dashboard upon payment.
• As a Student, I should be able to track my progress through the course modules.
• As a Student, I should be able to mark modules as complete.
• As a Student, I should be able to access downloadable resources for each module.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage course content and user access.

4. User Personas

1. Visitor:

   • Browses the landing page.
   • Evaluates the course offering.
   • Decides whether to purchase the course.

2. User (Student):

   • Purchases the course.
   • Accesses the student dashboard.
   • Completes modules and tracks progress.

3. Admin:

   • Manages course content.
   • Oversees user access and progress.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Inspired by the provided design references, the calm-course website will feature the following color palette:

• Background: #F9F9F9 (light neutral tone for a clean look)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (pure white for cards and sections)
• Text: #333333 (dark gray for readability)
• Accent: #FF6B00 (vibrant orange for CTAs and highlights)
• Muted Tones: #E5E5E5 (soft gray for borders and subtle elements)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Transformation Journey

The homepage will feature an interactive transformation section that visually represents the "before and after" journey of taking the course.

• Design Details:

  • A split-screen animation where the left side shows the "before" state (e.g., struggling with problems) and the right side shows the "after" state (e.g., empowered and successful).
  • Hover effects that reveal more details about each transformation point.
  • Smooth transitions between states to create an engaging experience.

• Homepage Interaction:

  • The hero section will feature a bold headline and subheadline with a glowing CTA button ("Enroll Now").
  • Testimonials will be displayed as interactive cards that flip to reveal quotes.
  • Subtle animations will guide the user’s attention to key sections.

This concept will make the website visually memorable and emotionally impactful.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website must load in under 2 seconds on both mobile and desktop devices.
• Security: Secure payment integration with Stripe, Paystack, or Flutterwave.
• Scalability: The system should handle up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• Accessibility: The website must meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

8. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React with Tailwind CSS for styling.
• Backend: FastAPI (Python) for API development.
• Database: MySQL for relational data and MongoDB for non-relational data.
• Payment Integration: Stripe or Paystack.
• Video Hosting: Embedded Vimeo or YouTube player.
• AI Tools: GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses.
• Containerization: Docker and Docker Compose.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The course will be priced at $14.99, and this price will remain fixed for the foreseeable future.
• The website will only host one flagship course.
• Payment integration will be limited to Stripe, Paystack, or Flutterwave.
• The website will be optimized for English-speaking users in Nigeria (NG).

10. Glossary

• CTA: Call to Action, a button or link designed to prompt user action.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for web accessibility.
• Responsive Design: A design approach that ensures the website looks and functions well on all devices.
• Dashboard: A user interface where students can access course materials and track progress.