Car Rental System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "Car Rental" project. This project aims to develop a modern and user-friendly car rental website tailored for tourists visiting different locations. The focus is on providing a seamless experience with essential functionalities and a captivating landing page.

2. System Overview

The Car Rental project is designed to facilitate tourists in renting vehicles easily and efficiently. The system will provide a platform where users can browse available cars, make reservations, and manage their bookings. The website will feature a modern landing page with an animated hero section to attract and engage users.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Tourist, I should be able to browse available cars for rent.
• As a Tourist, I should be able to view car details including price, features, and availability.
• As a Tourist, I should be able to make a reservation for a car.
• As a Tourist, I should be able to manage my bookings, including viewing and canceling reservations.
• As a Tourist, I should be able to create an account and log in to manage my profile and bookings.
• As an Admin, I should be able to add, update, and remove cars from the inventory.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user accounts and reservations.

4. User Personas

• Tourist: A user visiting different locations who needs to rent a car for transportation.
• Admin: A user responsible for managing the car inventory and user accounts on the platform.

5. Core User Flows

• Tourist browses available cars -> selects a car -> views details -> makes a reservation -> receives confirmation.
• Tourist logs in -> views bookings -> cancels a reservation if needed.
• Admin logs in -> adds a new car to the inventory -> updates car details -> removes a car if necessary.
• Admin manages user accounts -> views user reservations -> assists with booking issues.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1A73E8 (a deep blue for brand identity)
• primary_light: #E8F0FE (a light blue for hover states)
• secondary: #FF5722 (a vibrant orange for emphasis)
• accent: #FFC107 (a bright yellow for call-to-action buttons)
• highlight: #FFEB3B (a warm yellow for notifications)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white for the background)
• surface: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.9) (a soft grey for card backgrounds)
• text: #212121 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #757575 (a light grey for secondary text)
• border: rgba(224, 224, 224, 0.8) (a subtle grey for borders)

7. Signature Design Concept

The homepage will feature an interactive animated hero section using framer-motion for dynamic animations. The hero section will display a rotating 3D globe using @react-three/fiber and @react-three/drei, highlighting popular tourist destinations. Users can click on highlighted locations to view available cars in that area. The globe will rotate smoothly, and hovering over a location will display a brief description and image of the destination. This engaging feature will captivate users and encourage exploration.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will employ a "parallax" interaction model, providing a layered depth effect as users scroll. The animated hero section will feature scroll-triggered animations, with the globe rotating and zooming into selected destinations. This approach will create a visually rich first impression, ideal for attracting tourists.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system should be responsive and accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• The website should load quickly, with a target load time of under 3 seconds.
• The system should ensure data security and user privacy, complying with relevant regulations.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• Local Orchestration: Docker and docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The system will initially focus on basic functionalities, with potential for future enhancements.
• The website will primarily target tourists visiting different locations.
• The system will operate in the Indian market, considering local preferences and currency (INR).

12. Glossary

• Tourist: A user visiting a location who requires car rental services.
• Admin: A user with privileges to manage the car rental platform.
• Hero Section: The prominent area on the landing page designed to capture user attention with animations and visuals.