System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: cobalt-apparel

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document (SRD) for Stylish Maker Men's Wear, a project under the umbrella of cobalt-apparel. This document outlines the functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications for the development of a comprehensive men's apparel shopping platform.

The goal of this project is to create a visually stunning, user-friendly, and feature-rich e-commerce platform that caters specifically to men's fashion. With a bold brand identity featuring an Aviator goggle and moustache logo, Stylish Maker Men's Wear aims to stand out in the competitive apparel market.

This document has been tailored for Abhishek Karmakar, based in India, and considers locale-specific defaults such as INR currency, IST timezone, and popular payment methods like UPI.

2. System Overview

The Stylish Maker Men's Wear platform will be a web-based application developed using React for the frontend, Node.js for the backend, and PostgreSQL as the database. The system will provide a seamless shopping experience with features such as product browsing, advanced filters, personalized recommendations, and secure checkout.

Key highlights of the system include:

• A responsive, mobile-first design for accessibility across devices.
• AI-powered product recommendations to enhance user engagement.
• A robust admin dashboard for efficient management of products, orders, and promotions.
• Integration with popular social media platforms for easy sharing and brand visibility.

The platform will be optimized for performance, security, and scalability, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience for users and administrators alike.

3. Functional Requirements

As User:

• I should be able to browse products by categories (shirts, trousers, jackets, accessories).
• I should be able to view product details, including images, price, description, sizes, and colors.
• I should be able to add products to my cart and wishlist.
• I should be able to apply filters (price, size, color, style) and sort products (price, popularity, new arrivals).
• I should be able to search for products using a search bar with autocomplete suggestions.
• I should be able to register, log in, and manage my profile.
• I should be able to view my order history and track my orders in real-time.
• I should be able to apply promo codes and coupons during checkout.
• I should be able to make payments using multiple methods (UPI, cards, wallets).
• I should be able to leave reviews and ratings for products.
• I should be able to share products on social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.

As Admin:

• I should be able to manage the product catalog (add, edit, delete products).
• I should be able to monitor orders and update their statuses.
• I should be able to manage discounts, promo codes, and banners.
• I should be able to view user analytics and sales trends.

4. User Personas

1. End User (Shopper)

• Description: A customer looking to purchase men's apparel.
• Goals: Browse, select, and purchase products with ease.
• Pain Points: Difficulty in finding the right size, lack of product variety, slow website performance.

2. Admin

• Description: The business owner or manager responsible for maintaining the platform.
• Goals: Efficiently manage products, orders, and promotions.
• Pain Points: Complex backend systems, lack of real-time analytics.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

The theme will reflect the bold and classy identity of Stylish Maker Men's Wear.

• Background: #F4F4F9 (Soft Off-White)
• Surface: #1F2937 (Charcoal Gray)
• Text: #111827 (Deep Black)
• Accent: #D97706 (Burnt Orange)
• Muted Tones: #9CA3AF (Cool Gray)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Aviator Landing Page

The homepage will feature a bold, interactive design inspired by the brand's logo.

• Visuals: A 3D aviator goggle that users can "rotate" with their mouse or touch gestures. Below the goggles, a moustache will animate into view as the page loads.
• Transitions: Smooth scrolling with parallax effects, where product categories "fly in" as users scroll down.
• Micro-Interactions: Hover effects on products that reveal quick details like price and size.
• Animations: A dynamic banner that cycles through promotions with a flipping card effect.
• Mood: Classy, bold, and modern, reflecting the essence of men's fashion.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: Page load times under 2 seconds.
• Scalability: Support for up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• Security: HTTPS encryption, secure authentication, and data protection.
• Availability: 99.9% uptime guarantee.
• Localization: Support for INR currency and IST timezone.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React

Backend:

• Node.js

Database:

• PostgreSQL

AI Tools:

• LangChain for AI-driven recommendations.

Orchestration:

• Docker for local development.
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• Users will primarily access the platform via mobile and desktop browsers.
• The platform will initially target the Indian market.
• Payment gateways will support UPI, credit/debit cards, and wallets.
• The admin dashboard will be accessible only to authorized personnel.

10. Glossary

• Frontend: The part of the application users interact with directly.
• Backend: The server-side logic and database management.
• AI-Powered Recommendations: Suggestions generated using machine learning algorithms.
• Responsive Design: A design approach that ensures usability across devices.
• UPI: Unified Payments Interface, a popular payment method in India.