System Requirements Document (SRD)

crystal-website

1. Introduction

The crystal-website is an online voting system designed for class elections. This project aims to streamline the election process, ensuring it is efficient, secure, and accessible to all stakeholders. The system will cater to students, administrators, and potentially teachers, providing a seamless experience for voting, managing elections, and viewing results.

This document outlines the system's requirements, including functional and non-functional aspects, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications.

2. System Overview

The crystal-website will serve as a platform for conducting class elections online. It will include features for students to register, log in, and cast their votes, as well as an administrative interface for managing elections. The system will prioritize user-friendliness, security, and scalability.

Key features include:

• A homepage providing an overview of the system and its purpose.
• Secure login and registration for students and administrators.
• A dedicated polls page for students to view and participate in elections.
• An admin page for managing candidates, elections, and results.

The system will be designed with the Indian context in mind, ensuring it aligns with local needs and expectations.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to access the homepage to learn about the system.
• As a Student, I should be able to register for an account.
• As a Student, I should be able to log in securely.
• As a Student, I should be able to view available polls.
• As a Student, I should be able to cast my vote in an election.
• As an Admin, I should be able to log in securely.
• As an Admin, I should be able to create and manage elections.
• As an Admin, I should be able to add, edit, or remove candidates.
• As an Admin, I should be able to view and analyze election results.

4. User Personas

4.1 Students

• Description: Primary users of the system who will register, log in, and cast votes in elections.
• Goals: Participate in elections, view results, and ensure their vote is counted securely.

4.2 Administrators

• Description: Users responsible for managing the system, including setting up elections, managing candidates, and overseeing results.
• Goals: Ensure elections run smoothly, manage data, and maintain system integrity.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The crystal-website will feature a modern and vibrant color scheme to appeal to students while maintaining a professional tone for administrators.

• Background: #F5F9FF (light sky blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (pure white)
• Text: #2C3E50 (dark slate gray)
• Accent: #3498DB (bright blue)
• Muted: #BDC3C7 (soft gray)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Crystal Ball Homepage

The homepage will feature an interactive crystal ball as its centerpiece. This crystal ball will serve as a metaphor for transparency and clarity in the election process.

• Visuals: A 3D-rendered crystal ball that rotates slowly on the screen, reflecting the website's color palette.
• Interaction: Hovering over the crystal ball will reveal key features of the system, such as "Register to Vote," "View Polls," and "Admin Login," displayed as glowing orbs inside the crystal ball.
• Animations: Subtle sparkles and light refractions will animate around the crystal ball, creating a magical yet professional feel.
• Transitions: Smooth page transitions will mimic the crystal ball "shattering" into fragments that reform into the next page's content.

This design will make the website memorable and engaging while reinforcing the theme of transparency and fairness in elections.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The system should handle up to 1,000 concurrent users without performance degradation.
• Security: All user data, including votes, must be encrypted and stored securely.
• Scalability: The system should be scalable to support elections across multiple classes or institutions.
• Accessibility: The website must be accessible to users with disabilities, adhering to WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Localization: The system should support English as the primary language, with the option to add Hindi or other regional languages in the future.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

Orchestration

• Docker
• Docker Compose

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The system assumes all users have access to a stable internet connection.
• The system will operate in the Indian Standard Time (IST) timezone.
• The initial scope is limited to class elections within a single institution.
• The system will not support offline voting.

10. Glossary

• Homepage: The main landing page of the website.
• Polls Page: A page where students can view and participate in elections.
• Admin Page: A page for administrators to manage elections and view results.
• Crystal Ball: A design element symbolizing transparency and clarity.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a standard for web accessibility.