System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: cobalt-pet

1. Introduction

The cobalt-pet project aims to create a custom digital platform designed to complement Adam's Shopify store, pet-hhaven.myshopify.com, and attract worldwide customers. The platform will showcase pet-related products in a unique, engaging manner while optimizing for global visibility and seamless purchasing experiences.

This document outlines the system requirements for the cobalt-pet project, ensuring alignment with Adam's vision to scale his pet shop internationally.

2. System Overview

The cobalt-pet platform will serve as a global storefront, seamlessly integrating with the existing Shopify store (pet-hhaven.myshopify.com). It will focus on driving international traffic, enhancing user engagement, and simplifying the purchasing process for worldwide customers.

Key features include:

• A visually captivating and user-friendly interface.
• Strong SEO optimization for global search visibility.
• Integration with social media platforms for marketing.
• A blog section for pet care tips to build trust and authority.
• Direct purchase links to pet-hhaven.myshopify.com.

The platform will be tailored to meet the needs of various user personas, including pet owners, prospective buyers, and administrators managing the system.

3. Functional Requirements

Story Points:

• As a User, I should be able to browse pet products with clear descriptions and images.
• As a User, I should be able to click a direct purchase link to pet-hhaven.myshopify.com.
• As a User, I should be able to view pet care tips and advice through a blog section.
• As a User, I should be able to share products on social media platforms.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage product listings and blog content.
• As an Admin, I should be able to track user engagement and purchasing analytics.

4. User Personas

1. Pet Owner (User)

• Description: Individuals looking for high-quality pet products and care tips.
• Goals: Browse products, learn about pet care, and make purchases easily.
• Pain Points: Difficulty finding reliable products and information in one place.

2. Administrator (Admin)

• Description: Adam and his team managing the platform.
• Goals: Update product listings, publish blog posts, and analyze customer engagement.
• Pain Points: Need for intuitive tools to manage content and track analytics.

3. Guest (Visitor)

• Description: Potential customers exploring the platform for the first time.
• Goals: Discover products and learn about the brand.
• Pain Points: Need for a seamless and engaging first impression.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #F5F9FC (Soft Sky Blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #2C3E50 (Deep Navy)
• Accent: #E74C3C (Warm Coral Red)
• Muted Tones: #BDC3C7 (Light Gray Mist)

Theme:

The theme will evoke a sense of warmth, trust, and care, reflecting the bond between pets and their owners. The design will incorporate playful yet professional elements to appeal to a global audience.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Pet Playground Homepage

The homepage will feature an animated pet playground where users can interact with playful pets (e.g., dogs chasing balls, cats playing with yarn). Each pet will represent a product category, and clicking on them will lead users to the respective section.

Details:

• Animation: Pets will move dynamically, responding to cursor movements. For example, hovering over a dog will make it wag its tail.
• Transitions: Smooth transitions between sections, with subtle bounce effects.
• Color Shifts: The background will subtly change hues based on the time of day (morning, afternoon, evening).
• Micro-interactions: Clicking on a pet will trigger a playful animation (e.g., a dog fetching a product card).
• Global Appeal: The playground will feature pets from different regions to resonate with worldwide customers.

This bold design will create an unforgettable first impression, encouraging users to explore the platform and engage with its content.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must load within 3 seconds globally.
• Scalability: Support up to 1 million monthly visitors.
• Accessibility: Comply with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.
• Security: Ensure secure transactions and data protection using SSL encryption.
• Localization: Support multiple languages and currencies for global users.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL or MariaDB (preferred for RDBMS, using Alembic for migrations)
• MongoDB for NoSQL

AI Models:

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

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration:

• Docker and docker-compose for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will have access to stable internet connections.
• Shopify API will provide seamless integration for product listings and purchases.
• Adam's team will provide initial content for the blog section.

Constraints:

• The platform must adhere to Shopify's API limitations.
• Budget constraints may limit the use of advanced AI features initially.
• Timezone considerations will default to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

10. Glossary

• SEO: Search Engine Optimization, techniques to improve website visibility on search engines.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for making web content accessible.
• SSL: Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol for encrypting internet communications.
• LLM: Large Language Model, AI models designed for natural language processing tasks.
• API: Application Programming Interface, a set of protocols for building and interacting with software applications.