System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: cobalt-url

1. Introduction

The cobalt-url project aims to transform the existing institute-related website (https://blackterminal-computer.github.io/institute/index.html) into a mobile application tailored for students. This app will enhance accessibility, provide personalized features, and improve user engagement by leveraging mobile-specific functionalities such as notifications and quick access to class schedules or materials.

Freshfry, based in India, envisions this app as a streamlined and user-friendly tool for students to interact with institute resources effectively.

2. System Overview

The cobalt-url app will serve as a mobile extension of the institute's website, offering students a seamless experience to access information, schedules, and updates. Key features include:

• Notifications for updates and announcements.
• A secure login area for personalized content.
• Quick links to class schedules, materials, and other resources.

The app will be designed with a focus on simplicity, usability, and responsiveness, ensuring it meets the needs of students in India. Locale-specific defaults such as IST timezone and INR currency will be considered where applicable.

3. Functional Requirements

Story Points:

• As a Student, I should be able to receive notifications for updates and announcements.
• As a Student, I should be able to log in securely to access personalized content.
• As a Student, I should be able to view and download class schedules and materials.
• As a Student, I should be able to navigate the app easily to find institute-related information.

4. User Personas

Primary User Persona:

Students

• Age Group: 16–25 years
• Tech Savvy Level: Moderate
• Needs: Quick access to institute resources, personalized updates, and notifications.
• Goals: Stay informed about institute activities, access schedules and materials, and interact with personalized content.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette:

The cobalt-url app will feature a modern and vibrant color scheme inspired by academic and professional tones.

• Background: #F5F9FF (Soft Sky Blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #2B2D42 (Deep Charcoal)
• Accent: #3A86FF (Bright Azure Blue)
• Muted Tones: #A8DADC (Soft Teal)

This palette reflects a clean, professional, and approachable aesthetic suitable for students.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Blueprint Landing Page

The cobalt-url app will feature a bold and unforgettable landing page designed as an interactive blueprint.

Details:

• The homepage will resemble an architectural drawing, with pencil-sketch animations of institute buildings and resources.
• As users swipe or tap, sections of the blueprint will "zoom in" and transform into clickable icons representing features like schedules, notifications, and materials.
• Micro-interactions will include subtle pencil strokes animating when users hover over or click items.
• The background will dynamically shift between day and night tones based on the time of day (e.g., soft blue during the day, deep navy at night).
• A playful yet professional aesthetic will engage students while maintaining the institute's credibility.

This design will make the app instantly fascinating and memorable, ensuring a strong first impression.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The app must load within 2 seconds on standard mobile devices.
• Scalability: The app should support up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• Security: Implement secure login and data encryption to protect user information.
• Compatibility: The app must be compatible with Android and iOS platforms.
• Localization: Default timezone set to IST and currency to INR for Indian users.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React Native for mobile app development.

Backend:

• Python with FastAPI for API development.

Database:

• MySQL for relational data storage, using Alembic for migrations.

AI Tools:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses.
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work.

Local Orchestration:

• Docker and docker-compose for containerization.

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes for deployment and scaling.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Students will primarily access the app via mobile devices.
• The institute will provide the necessary API endpoints for accessing schedules, materials, and notifications.
• Notifications will be limited to institute-related updates only.

Constraints:

• The app must adhere to Indian data protection laws and regulations.
• Development must be completed within the allocated budget and timeline.
• The app must function offline for basic features like viewing downloaded schedules and materials.

10. Glossary

• IST: Indian Standard Time.
• INR: Indian Rupee, the currency of India.
• API: Application Programming Interface, used for communication between the app and backend services.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
• Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Alembic: A database migration tool for Python.

This document provides a comprehensive plan for converting the cobalt-url website into a mobile app tailored for students. Let me know if there are any additional features or changes you'd like to incorporate, Freshfry!