System Requirements Document (SRD) for Cedar-Food

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document (SRD) for Cedar-Food, a food delivery website designed to streamline the ordering experience for users in India. This document outlines the system's purpose, features, and technical specifications to ensure a seamless development process. Cedar-Food aims to provide a robust platform for users to browse menus, place orders, and enjoy a smooth delivery experience, catering to multiple restaurants and cuisines.

2. System Overview

Cedar-Food is a web-based platform that connects users with a variety of restaurants, enabling them to explore menus, customize orders, and track deliveries in real-time. The system will cater to three primary user personas: customers, restaurant owners, and delivery personnel. The platform will be optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all users.

Key features include:

• User-friendly interface for browsing and ordering food.
• Real-time order tracking and notifications.
• Secure payment gateway integration.
• Restaurant management tools for menu updates and order handling.
• Delivery personnel tracking and task management.

The system will adhere to locale-specific requirements, such as supporting INR currency, Indian time zones (IST), and regional languages where applicable.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to browse restaurants and their menus.
• As a User, I should be able to search for specific dishes or cuisines.
• As a User, I should be able to place an order and make payments securely.
• As a User, I should be able to track my order in real-time.
• As a User, I should be able to save my favorite restaurants and dishes.
• As a Restaurant Owner, I should be able to manage my menu and update availability.
• As a Restaurant Owner, I should be able to view and manage incoming orders.
• As a Delivery Personnel, I should be able to view assigned delivery tasks.
• As a Delivery Personnel, I should be able to update the delivery status.

4. User Personas

1. Customer

• Description: End-users who browse the platform to order food.
• Goals: Find restaurants, place orders, and track deliveries.
• Pain Points: Long delivery times, unclear order status, and limited payment options.

2. Restaurant Owner

• Description: Business owners who list their restaurants on the platform.
• Goals: Manage menus, handle orders, and track business performance.
• Pain Points: Difficulty updating menus, managing high order volumes, and ensuring timely deliveries.

3. Delivery Personnel

• Description: Individuals responsible for delivering orders to customers.
• Goals: Efficiently complete delivery tasks and update order statuses.
• Pain Points: Navigational challenges, unclear task assignments, and delays.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #F9F5F0 (Warm Beige)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Deep Charcoal)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Spicy Coral)
• Muted Tones: #B2B2B2 (Soft Gray)

This palette reflects a warm, inviting aesthetic, aligning with the comfort and joy of food delivery.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Food Journey Map

The Cedar-Food homepage will feature an Interactive Food Journey Map, a visually stunning and immersive experience. Users will see a dynamic map of their city, with animated restaurant icons scattered across it. Each icon will pulsate gently, inviting users to click and explore.

• Animations: When a user hovers over a restaurant icon, it will expand slightly and display a preview of the restaurant's name, cuisine type, and a featured dish.
• Transitions: Clicking on an icon will zoom into the restaurant's profile, with a smooth transition that mimics opening a menu.
• Micro-interactions: As users scroll through the restaurant's menu, dishes will "slide in" from the side with subtle bounce effects.
• Color Shifts: The map background will subtly change hues based on the time of day (e.g., warm oranges for morning, cool blues for evening).
• Interactive Features: Users can filter restaurants directly on the map by cuisine, rating, or delivery time, with real-time updates.

This concept ensures Cedar-Food stands out as an innovative and visually engaging platform.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website should load within 3 seconds on a standard 4G connection.
• Scalability: The system must support up to 100,000 concurrent users.
• Security: All user data must be encrypted, and the payment gateway must comply with PCI DSS standards.
• Localization: Support for INR currency and Indian time zones (IST).
• Accessibility: The platform must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database RDBMS:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose
• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will primarily access the platform via mobile devices.
• Restaurants will provide accurate and up-to-date menu information.
• Delivery personnel will have access to smartphones with GPS functionality.

Constraints:

• The platform must comply with Indian data protection regulations.
• Payment gateway integration must support popular Indian payment methods (e.g., UPI, Paytm, credit/debit cards).

10. Glossary

• Cedar-Food: The name of the food delivery platform.
• User: End-users who browse and order food on the platform.
• Restaurant Owner: Business owners who manage their restaurant profiles and orders.
• Delivery Personnel: Individuals responsible for delivering food orders.
• PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• IST: Indian Standard Time.
• UPI: Unified Payments Interface.