System Requirements Document for election-hub

1. Introduction

The election-hub application is designed to monitor election information and developments. It serves as a tool for Election Monitors to track and assess election data in real-time, providing a reliable and efficient interface for users.

2. System Overview

The election-hub application is a custom-built platform that allows Election Monitors to self-enroll, verify their identity, and access a workspace for monitoring election information. The application ensures that monitoring information and updates persist across sessions, enabling continuous assessment. The design emphasizes functional clarity and systematic design, inspired by Dieter Rams' principles.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The application is delivered with app-owned identity, requiring users to self-enroll and verify their identity to access the monitoring workspace. The system is designed to provide a seamless experience for Election Monitors, with a focus on clarity and order. The current delivery includes three main pages: Landing, Login, and Monitoring, each serving a specific role in the user journey.

2b. Source Content Inventory

Not applicable as there is no explicit content_source directive.

2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Purpose: Introduce the application, its purpose, and its audience.
• Components:
  • Overview of election monitoring capabilities
  • Call-to-action for self-enrollment
  • Diagrammatic icons and line art for visual representation

Login

• Purpose: Allow returning users to verify their identity and resume monitoring.
• Components:
  • Input fields for username and password
  • Verification process
  • Error handling for incorrect credentials

Monitoring

• Purpose: Primary workspace for reviewing election information and developments.
• Components:
  • Real-time data visualization
  • Alerts and notifications using primary signal accent
  • Historical data access
  • Modular grid layout for data presentation

3. Functional Requirements

• As an Election Monitor, I should be able to self-enroll to begin using the application. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As an Election Monitor, I should be able to return through verification to resume monitoring. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As an Election Monitor, I should be able to monitor election information and developments. (Provenance: explicit)
• Monitoring information and updates should persist across sessions for continued assessment. (Provenance: required_inference)

4. User Personas

• Election Monitor: Responsible for monitoring election information and reviewing developments. They self-enroll, verify identity, and use the application to track election data.

5. Core User Flows

1. Self-Enrollment Flow:

   • Election Monitor accesses the Landing page.
   • Initiates self-enrollment through a call-to-action.
   • Completes enrollment and gains access to the Monitoring page.

2. Login and Verification Flow:

   • Election Monitor accesses the Login page.
   • Enters credentials and verifies identity.
   • Upon successful verification, accesses the Monitoring page.

3. Monitoring Flow:

   • Election Monitor views real-time election data on the Monitoring page.
   • Receives alerts and notifications.
   • Accesses historical data for comprehensive analysis.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Dieter Rams
• Palette:
  • Background: #F8F8F8
  • Surface: #FFFFFF
  • Text: #222222
  • Primary: #E63946
  • Accent: #457B9D
  • Muted: #A8DADC
• Typography:
  • Headings: Libre Franklin, Medium weights, small caps
  • Body: IBM Plex Sans
  • Scale: 1.25 modular
• Shape Language: Clean rounded-rectangle controls
• Layout: Strict grid system
• Imagery: Diagrammatic icons, line art

7. Signature Design Concept

The public entry page (Landing) features a grid-based layout with a key data visualization at the center. The primary red accent is used as a focal signal color against neutral tones, emphasizing alerts and key actions. The design incorporates oversized data visualization heroes and rounded-rectangle interactive elements for a tactile interface.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Static
• Motion Tempo: Restrained
• Hero Dimensionality: Flat
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: The focal subject is a central data visualization. The transformation involves user interaction with data elements, resulting in immediate feedback and updates. The motion vocabulary is mechanical, with transitions providing instant feedback. The first frame is composed with the primary red accent highlighting key data points. A reduced-motion state is available for accessibility.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must provide real-time data updates with minimal latency.
• The interface should be responsive and accessible across devices.
• Data persistence must be ensured across sessions.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Storage: Appropriate database solution for real-time data
• Deployment: Docker/docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The application assumes a reliable internet connection for real-time data updates.
• User identity verification is required for accessing the Monitoring page.
• The application is designed for Election Monitors with basic technical proficiency.

12. Glossary

• Election Monitor: A user responsible for tracking and assessing election data.
• Self-Enrollment: The process by which a user registers to use the application.
• Verification: The process of confirming a user's identity to access the application.