System Requirements Document (SRD) for Feral-Business

1. Introduction

This System Requirements Document (SRD) outlines the specifications for the Feral-Business project, a digital platform designed to support Gangajel Enterprises, a bottled water and beverage supply business based in India. The website aims to showcase products, generate leads, and enable order inquiries for a diverse audience, including households, offices, retail shops, event organizers, and local businesses.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the system's functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design guidelines, and technical architecture to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

2. System Overview

The Feral-Business platform will serve as a user-friendly, visually appealing, and responsive website for Gangajel Enterprises. It will highlight the company's product offerings, including water bottles and soda bottles, and provide essential services such as delivery, bulk orders, and subscriptions. The system will also facilitate customer inquiries through contact forms and instant messaging options like WhatsApp.

The platform will be optimized for mobile and desktop users, ensuring accessibility and ease of use. It will also incorporate SEO best practices to improve visibility and attract potential customers.

Key objectives:

• Showcase products with detailed descriptions and high-quality images.
• Enable lead generation through inquiry forms and WhatsApp integration.
• Provide information about services, delivery options, and subscription plans.
• Establish trust and credibility through testimonials and company information.

3. Functional Requirements

The following functional requirements are defined as user stories:

• As a User, I should be able to view a hero banner with a tagline on the homepage.
• As a User, I should be able to browse product categories (Water Bottles / Soda Bottles) on the homepage.
• As a User, I should be able to view product details, including images, sizes, and descriptions.
• As a User, I should be able to filter products by category (Water / Soda).
• As a User, I should be able to submit an inquiry through a contact form.
• As a User, I should be able to access a floating WhatsApp chat button for instant inquiries.
• As a User, I should be able to view company information on the "About Us" page.
• As a User, I should be able to explore services like delivery, bulk orders, and subscriptions.
• As a User, I should be able to find answers to common questions in the FAQ section.
• As an Admin, I should be able to receive notifications for inquiries via email or WhatsApp.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update product details and images.

4. User Personas

4.1 Household User

• Description: Individuals or families looking for bottled water or soda for daily use.
• Goals: Convenient ordering, affordable pricing, and reliable delivery.

4.2 Office Manager

• Description: Professionals managing water and beverage supplies for offices.
• Goals: Bulk ordering, subscription plans, and timely delivery.

4.3 Retail Shop Owner

• Description: Small business owners reselling bottled water and soda.
• Goals: Wholesale pricing, bulk orders, and consistent supply.

4.4 Event Organizer

• Description: Professionals organizing events and requiring large quantities of beverages.
• Goals: Bulk orders, delivery to event locations, and variety in product options.

4.5 Admin

• Description: Internal staff managing the website and customer inquiries.
• Goals: Efficient management of inquiries, product updates, and service information.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

• Background: #F5F9FF (Light Sky Blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Dark Charcoal)
• Accent: #0078D7 (Vivid Blue)
• Muted: #A3B4C4 (Soft Gray-Blue)

Design Mood

The theme will evoke trust, freshness, and professionalism, aligning with the brand's focus on purity and reliability.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Water Ripple Homepage

The homepage will feature an interactive water ripple effect as the background. When users hover their cursor or touch the screen, ripples will form, creating a dynamic and engaging experience.

• Hero Section: A tagline like "Pure Water. Refreshing Soda. Delivered Fresh." will float above the rippling water, with a subtle animation that mimics sunlight reflecting on water.
• Product Cards: The product categories (Water Bottles / Soda Bottles) will appear as floating tiles that gently bob up and down, resembling items floating on water.
• Micro-Interactions: Clicking on a product card will create a ripple effect that expands outward, transitioning smoothly to the product details page.
• Color Shifts: The water background will subtly change hues (light blue to aqua) based on the time of day, enhancing the immersive experience.

This concept will make the website memorable and visually stunning, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website must load within 2 seconds on a standard 4G connection.
• Responsiveness: The design must adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes, including mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Accessibility: The platform must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Security: All forms must be protected against spam and malicious inputs using CAPTCHA.
• Scalability: The system should handle up to 10,000 monthly visitors without performance degradation.

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
• Litellm for LLM routing

Orchestration

• Docker for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will primarily target users in India, with INR as the default currency.
• Delivery services will be limited to specific regions initially.
• High-quality product images and descriptions will be provided by the client.
• The website will not include an e-commerce checkout system in the initial phase.

10. Glossary

• Hero Banner: A large, prominent image or graphic at the top of a webpage.
• SEO: Search Engine Optimization, techniques to improve website visibility on search engines.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for making web content accessible.
• CAPTCHA: A tool to verify that a user is human and prevent automated spam.