daily-tasks System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of the "daily-tasks" project is to develop a single-page application (SPA) that allows individual users to track their daily tasks efficiently. The application is designed to be simple and user-friendly, focusing on core task management functionalities without additional features like reminders.

System Overview

The "daily-tasks" application is a web-based platform intended for individual users to manage their daily tasks. The system will provide users with the ability to create, update, and delete tasks without any restrictions. The application will be designed to ensure ease of use and simplicity, making it accessible to users of all technical backgrounds.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to create a new task with a title and description.
• As a User, I should be able to view a list of all my tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to update the details of an existing task.
• As a User, I should be able to delete a task that I no longer need.
• As a User, I should be able to mark a task as completed.

User Personas

• User: An individual looking to manage their daily tasks efficiently. They require a straightforward interface to add, view, update, and delete tasks.

Core User Flows

• User logs into the application -> User creates a new task -> User views the task list -> User updates a task -> User deletes a task -> User marks a task as completed.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #4A90E2 (a calming blue for the main interface elements)
• primary_light: #A6C8F0 (a lighter blue for hover states)
• secondary: #F5A623 (a warm orange for headlines and emphasis)
• accent: #7ED321 (a vibrant green for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #F8E71C (a bright yellow for notifications and hover states)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white for the background)
• surface: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.8) (a soft grey for card/panel backgrounds)
• text: #333333 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #777777 (a lighter grey for secondary text)
• border: rgba(200, 200, 200, 0.5) (a subtle grey for borders)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the "daily-tasks" application will feature an interactive "Task Canvas" where users can drag and drop task cards to organize their priorities visually. Each task card will have a flip animation using framer-motion when clicked, revealing additional details and options. The canvas will have a dynamic background that changes subtly based on the time of day, providing a fresh and engaging user experience.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• The application will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions. Task cards will utilize spring physics for interactive elements, providing a polished and responsive user experience.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should load within 3 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• The system must be accessible on all modern web browsers.
• The application should be responsive and usable on both desktop and mobile devices.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• Local Orchestration: Docker and docker-compose

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will not include reminders or notifications at this stage.
• The system is designed for individual users, not for teams or collaborative use.
• All actions (create, update, delete) are unrestricted and available to the user.

Glossary

• SPA: Single-Page Application
• CTA: Call to Action
• UI: User Interface
• UX: User Experience