System Requirements Document (SRD)

coral-project

1. Introduction

The coral-project is a web application designed to be a pixel-perfect clone of MDX.so. It aims to provide a seamless and modern Markdown-to-JSX editing experience with real-time preview capabilities. The project will include a fully functional homepage, a split-screen editor, and advanced features like dark/light themes, mobile responsiveness, and PWA readiness.

This document outlines the system requirements for the coral-project, ensuring clarity and alignment with the vision of Suyog Zagzap, the project's initiator.

2. System Overview

The coral-project will serve as a productivity tool for developers, writers, and content creators who work with Markdown and JSX. The system will replicate the functionality and design of MDX.so while incorporating the following features:

• A visually appealing homepage with a hero section, feature highlights, and statistics.
• A split-screen Markdown-to-JSX editor with real-time preview capabilities.
• Support for dark and light themes to enhance usability in different lighting conditions.
• Mobile responsiveness to ensure usability across devices.
• Copy, share, and download functionality for user convenience.
• Progressive Web App (PWA) readiness for offline access and app-like behavior.

The project will leverage modern technologies such as React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, CodeMirror, and react-markdown to deliver a high-performance and user-friendly experience.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to view a pixel-perfect homepage with a hero section, feature highlights, and statistics.
• As a User, I should be able to use a split-screen Markdown-to-JSX editor.
• As a User, I should see real-time previews of my Markdown content rendered as JSX.
• As a User, I should be able to toggle between dark and light themes.
• As a User, I should be able to access the application on mobile devices with a responsive design.
• As a User, I should be able to copy, share, and download my Markdown or JSX content.
• As a User, I should be able to install the application as a Progressive Web App (PWA).

4. User Personas

1. Developer

   • Primary user of the Markdown-to-JSX editor.
   • Needs real-time preview and advanced editing features.
   • Values responsiveness and PWA functionality for on-the-go access.

2. Content Creator

   • Uses the platform to create and share Markdown-based content.
   • Requires easy-to-use copy, share, and download features.
   • Prefers a visually appealing and intuitive interface.

3. Casual User

   • Occasionally uses the platform for Markdown editing.
   • Appreciates the dark/light theme toggle for comfort.
   • Expects a simple and responsive design.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The coral-project will feature a unique and modern color palette inspired by coral reefs, reflecting vibrancy and creativity:

• Background: #F8F9FA (Light) / #1E1E2F (Dark)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Light) / #2A2A3D (Dark)
• Text: #2D3748 (Light) / #E2E8F0 (Dark)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Coral)
• Muted: #CBD5E0 (Light) / #4A5568 (Dark)

6. Signature Design Concept

The coral-project homepage will feature an interactive coral reef-inspired design.

• Hero Section: A dynamic coral reef animation that reacts to user interactions. Hovering over coral elements will trigger subtle movements, such as swaying or glowing.
• Split-Screen Editor: The editor will have a fluid, split-screen layout with draggable dividers. The Markdown and JSX panes will have a "glassmorphism" effect, giving them a frosted glass appearance.
• Real-Time Preview: The preview pane will animate changes in real-time, with smooth transitions for text and elements.
• Dark/Light Theme Toggle: A toggle switch styled as a sun/moon icon that animates when clicked, transitioning the entire theme seamlessly.
• Micro-Interactions: Buttons and icons will have hover effects, such as slight scaling or color shifts, to enhance interactivity.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must load within 2 seconds on a standard 4G connection.
• The application must support the latest versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• The system must be accessible, adhering to WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• The PWA must function offline with cached assets and data.
• The system must handle at least 1,000 concurrent users without performance degradation.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React (Web)
• Vite
• Tailwind CSS
• shadcn/ui
• CodeMirror
• react-markdown

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• Not applicable for this project.

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The project will be developed for users in India, with locale-specific defaults such as IST (Indian Standard Time).
• The system will primarily target desktop and mobile web users.
• The application will not include user authentication or account management features.
• The project will adhere to the provided tech stack without deviations.

10. Glossary

• Markdown: A lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using a plain-text editor.
• JSX: A syntax extension for JavaScript, commonly used with React to describe UI components.
• PWA: Progressive Web App, a type of application software delivered through the web, built using common web technologies.
• Glassmorphism: A design trend characterized by frosted glass-like elements.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of recommendations for making web content more accessible.