System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: copper-ecommerce

1. Introduction

The copper-ecommerce project is a modern e-commerce platform designed to deliver a high-converting, visually striking landing page for premium sneaker brands. This document outlines the system requirements for building the landing page for VoltStep, a premium sneaker brand.

The platform will leverage cutting-edge technologies to create a seamless user experience, focusing on responsive design, dark-mode aesthetics, and neon accents to align with VoltStep's edgy, premium branding. The backend will include a robust mock API with filtering capabilities to support scalability and future growth.

This document serves as a comprehensive guide for developers, designers, and stakeholders involved in the project.

2. System Overview

The copper-ecommerce platform will feature:

• A dark-mode aesthetic with neon accents (electric blue and lime green).
• A responsive layout optimized for mobile users.
• A hero section with a bold call-to-action (CTA).
• A 'Trending Now' horizontal scroll gallery showcasing popular products.
• A high-fidelity product feature section with hover effects.
• A backend mock API supporting product details, inventory status, and filtering options (size, color, category).

The system will be developed using React with Tailwind CSS for the frontend and Python with FastAPI for the backend. The database will use MySQL or MariaDB for relational data and MongoDB for NoSQL data.

3. Functional Requirements

Story Points:

• As a User, I should be able to view a hero section with a bold CTA.
• As a User, I should be able to browse a 'Trending Now' horizontal scroll gallery.
• As a User, I should be able to interact with a high-fidelity product feature section with hover effects.
• As a User, I should be able to filter products by size, color, and category.
• As a User, I should be able to view product details and inventory status.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update product details and inventory status via the backend.

4. User Personas

1. User (Shopper)

• Description: Primary audience browsing and purchasing sneakers.
• Goals: Explore products, view details, filter options, and make purchases.
• Pain Points: Slow loading times, unresponsive design, lack of filtering options.

2. Admin

• Description: Backend user managing product inventory and details.
• Goals: Update product information, monitor inventory, and ensure data accuracy.
• Pain Points: Complicated backend interfaces, lack of scalability in API.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #121212 (Dark Charcoal)
• Surface: #1F1F1F (Deep Gray)
• Text: #E0E0E0 (Soft White)
• Accent: #00FFFF (Electric Blue)
• Muted Tones: #808080 (Neutral Gray)

The dark-mode aesthetic with neon accents will create a premium, futuristic vibe.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Neon Sneaker Showcase

The homepage will feature an immersive 3D sneaker showcase as its centerpiece. Users will see a rotating sneaker model illuminated by dynamic neon lighting (electric blue and lime green).

Key Features:

• Hero Section: A bold CTA ("Step Into the Future") overlaid on the rotating sneaker. The CTA button will glow with a pulsating neon effect.
• Trending Now Gallery: A horizontal scroll gallery with smooth transitions and hover effects that highlight product details.
• Hover Effects: Product cards will "light up" with a neon glow when hovered over, revealing additional details like price and availability.
• Micro-Interactions: Subtle animations, such as buttons that "click" with a ripple effect and neon outlines that pulse when interacted with.
• Responsive Design: The 3D sneaker showcase will adapt seamlessly to mobile screens, transforming into a swipeable carousel for smaller devices.

This bold, unforgettable design will captivate users and reinforce VoltStep's premium branding.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: Ensure the website loads within 2 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Scalability: The backend API must support future additions like new product categories and advanced filtering options.
• Security: Implement HTTPS and secure authentication for admin access.
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React
• Tailwind CSS

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• Relational: MySQL or MariaDB (with Alembic for migrations)
• NoSQL: MongoDB

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for coding support

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM routing
• Langchain

Orchestration:

• Local: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side: Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Most users will access the platform via mobile devices.
• The neon aesthetic aligns with VoltStep's branding and target audience.
• Filtering options (size, color, category) will enhance user experience and scalability.

Constraints:

• The system must be developed within a 3-month timeline.
• Budget constraints may limit the use of advanced AI models.

10. Glossary

• CTA: Call-to-Action, a button or link prompting user interaction.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for accessible web design.
• API: Application Programming Interface, a set of protocols for interacting with the backend.
• Neon Accent: Bright, glowing colors used to highlight elements in a dark-mode design.