System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: hardy-recipe

1. Introduction

The hardy-recipe project is an AI-powered recipe generator designed to revolutionize meal planning and cooking experiences. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, this app will provide personalized recipes based on user input, catering to diverse needs such as dietary restrictions, ingredient availability, and cuisine preferences. The target audience includes college students, food lovers, and individuals with little to no cooking experience, making it a versatile and inclusive solution for users in India and beyond.

2. System Overview

The hardy-recipe system will utilize AI models to generate recipes tailored to user preferences. Users will input specific details such as available ingredients, dietary restrictions, or desired cuisine types, and the system will generate recipes accordingly. The app will be intuitive, user-friendly, and accessible to a wide range of users, ensuring that even those with minimal cooking knowledge can benefit from its features.

The system will include:

• A web and mobile application interface for seamless user interaction.
• AI-powered recipe generation using advanced models like GPT 5.2 and Gemini 3 Pro.
• Filters for dietary preferences, cuisine types, and ingredient availability.
• A visually appealing and engaging design tailored to the Indian audience.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a College Student, I should be able to input my available ingredients and receive budget-friendly recipes.
• As a Food Lover, I should be able to explore diverse cuisines and creative recipes.
• As a Beginner Cook, I should be able to receive simple, step-by-step recipes that are easy to follow.
• As a User, I should be able to filter recipes based on dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free).
• As a User, I should be able to save my favorite recipes for future reference.
• As a User, I should be able to share recipes with friends via social media or messaging platforms.
• As a User, I should be able to rate recipes and provide feedback to improve recommendations.
• As a User, I should be able to access recipes offline after downloading them.

4. User Personas

Persona 1: College Student

• Age Range: 18–25
• Needs: Budget-friendly, quick recipes using minimal ingredients.
• Tech Savvy: Moderate, prefers mobile apps.
• Pain Points: Limited cooking skills, time constraints, and budget restrictions.

Persona 2: Food Lover

• Age Range: 25–40
• Needs: Creative and diverse recipes, exploration of global cuisines.
• Tech Savvy: High, enjoys experimenting with apps and features.
• Pain Points: Difficulty finding unique recipes and inspiration.

Persona 3: Beginner Cook

• Age Range: 18–50
• Needs: Simple, step-by-step recipes with clear instructions.
• Tech Savvy: Low to moderate, prefers intuitive interfaces.
• Pain Points: Lack of cooking knowledge and confidence in the kitchen.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The visual theme for hardy-recipe will be vibrant and inviting, reflecting the joy and creativity of cooking. Suggested color palette:

• Primary Colors: Warm orange (#FFA500) and fresh green (#32CD32) to evoke freshness and energy.
• Secondary Colors: Neutral beige (#F5F5DC) and soft white (#FFFFFF) for a clean and approachable look.
• Accent Colors: Deep red (#B22222) for highlighting important elements like buttons or notifications.

The design will feature:

• Bold typography for recipe titles.
• High-quality food imagery to inspire users.
• Intuitive navigation with clear icons and labels.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Recipe Carousel with Ingredient Animation

The homepage of hardy-recipe will feature an Interactive Recipe Carousel that dynamically displays recipes based on user preferences. The carousel will include:

• Ingredient Animation: As users hover over a recipe, the ingredients will "float" out of the dish in a playful animation, showcasing what goes into the recipe.
• Dynamic Filters: Users can swipe or scroll through recipes categorized by cuisine, dietary preference, or cooking difficulty.
• Micro-Interactions: Clicking on a recipe will trigger a smooth transition to the recipe page, with a subtle "zoom-in" effect on the dish image.
• Background: A vibrant kitchen-themed backdrop with subtle animations like steam rising from pots or chopping sounds when interacting with filters.

This design will make the homepage visually captivating and encourage users to explore recipes in a fun and engaging way.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system should respond to user input within 2 seconds.
• The app should support both English and Hindi languages for accessibility in India.
• The system should ensure data privacy and comply with GDPR and Indian data protection laws.
• The app should be compatible with Android, iOS, and major web browsers.
• The system should handle up to 10,000 concurrent users without performance degradation.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL for structured data storage (using Alembic for migrations).

AI Models

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly recipe generation.
• Gemini 3 Pro for personalized recommendations.

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing.
• Langchain for AI workflow orchestration.

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• Users will have access to a stable internet connection for recipe generation and updates.
• The app will primarily target users in India, with localization features like Hindi language support.
• The system will rely on AI models hosted on cloud infrastructure for scalability.
• Recipes will be generated based on publicly available data and user input; proprietary recipe databases are not included.

10. Glossary

• AI: Artificial Intelligence, used for generating personalized recipes.
• Dietary Preferences: User-defined restrictions like vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free.
• Interactive Recipe Carousel: A dynamic homepage feature showcasing recipes with animations.
• Micro-Interactions: Small, subtle animations that enhance user experience.
• Frontend: The user-facing part of the application.
• Backend: The server-side logic and database management.
• Docker: A tool for containerizing applications.
• Kubernetes: A system for managing containerized applications at scale.

This document outlines the updated requirements for the hardy-recipe project, incorporating the target user personas and ensuring the system is tailored to their needs. Let me know if there are additional features or refinements you'd like to include!