System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: calm-shoes

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document (SRD) for calm-shoes, a project envisioned by Jaat Deshwal from India. This document outlines the requirements and design specifications for a website dedicated to showcasing and selling branded shoes, including Nikki and other popular brands. The website will serve as an e-commerce platform, enabling users to browse, explore, and purchase shoes seamlessly.

The calm-shoes project is tailored to the Indian market, considering local preferences, currency (INR), and timezone (IST). This SRD will guide the development team in creating a user-friendly, visually appealing, and technically robust platform.

2. System Overview

The calm-shoes website will be an e-commerce platform designed to:

• Showcase branded shoes, including Nikki and other popular brands.
• Provide users with an intuitive shopping experience.
• Enable secure online transactions in INR.
• Offer a responsive design for both desktop and mobile users.

The system will cater to multiple user personas, including customers, administrators, and guests. It will integrate modern technologies to ensure scalability, security, and performance.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to browse branded shoes, including Nikki and other popular brands.
• As a User, I should be able to search for shoes by brand, size, color, and price range.
• As a User, I should be able to view detailed product descriptions and images.
• As a User, I should be able to add shoes to my cart and proceed to checkout.
• As a User, I should be able to make secure payments in INR.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage inventory, including adding, updating, and removing products.
• As an Admin, I should be able to view sales reports and analytics.
• As a Guest, I should be able to browse the website without creating an account.
• As a Guest, I should be able to sign up or log in to access additional features.

4. User Personas

1. User (Customer):

• Description: Individuals looking to purchase branded shoes online.
• Goals: Browse, explore, and buy shoes seamlessly.
• Pain Points: Difficulty finding specific brands or sizes, concerns about payment security.

2. Admin:

• Description: Website administrators responsible for managing inventory and overseeing operations.
• Goals: Ensure smooth functioning of the website, manage products, and monitor sales.
• Pain Points: Managing large inventories, ensuring accurate analytics.

3. Guest:

• Description: Visitors exploring the website without an account.
• Goals: Browse products and decide whether to sign up for additional features.
• Pain Points: Limited access to features without signing up.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette:

The calm-shoes website will feature a modern and vibrant color palette that reflects the elegance and style of branded shoes:

• Background: #F5F5F5 (Soft Gray)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Charcoal Black)
• Accent: #FF5733 (Vivid Orange)
• Muted Tones: #B2B2B2 (Neutral Gray)

This palette ensures a clean and professional look while highlighting the products effectively.

6. Signature Design Concept

Bold Design Idea:

The homepage of calm-shoes will feature a dynamic shoe carousel that rotates branded shoes in 3D space. As users hover over a shoe, it will expand slightly, revealing key details like price, brand, and size.

The background will feature a subtle animation of footprints that fade in and out, symbolizing movement and exploration. The color scheme will shift slightly based on the time of day (e.g., warmer tones during the day and cooler tones at night).

Micro-interactions will include:

• Hover Effects: Shoes glow softly when hovered over.
• Click Animations: A ripple effect when users click buttons.
• Smooth Transitions: Pages will transition with a sliding effect, mimicking the motion of walking.

This design will make the website unforgettable and engaging, ensuring users feel immersed in the shopping experience.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website must load within 3 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Scalability: The system should handle up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• Security: All transactions must be encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
• Accessibility: The website must comply with WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Localization: Support INR currency and Indian timezone (IST).

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

AI Tools:

• Langchain

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will primarily access the website via mobile devices.
• The website will initially target the Indian market.
• Payment gateways will support INR transactions.

Constraints:

• Limited budget for initial development and hosting.
• Inventory management must be simple and intuitive for admins.

10. Glossary

• E-commerce: Online platform for buying and selling products.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• SSL/TLS: Secure protocols for encrypting online communications.
• IST: Indian Standard Time.
• INR: Indian Rupee, the currency of India.

This SRD provides a comprehensive blueprint for the calm-shoes project, ensuring clarity and alignment across all stakeholders.