fiery-todo System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "fiery-todo" project. This project focuses on developing a minimalistic, single-page to-do application tailored for small-scale needs. The application aims to provide an efficient and straightforward task management solution for individuals and small teams.

System Overview

The "fiery-todo" application is designed as a single-page web application that allows users to manage tasks efficiently. The application will provide essential features such as adding, editing, and tracking tasks, all within a clean and minimal interface. The focus is on simplicity and ease of use, making it ideal for users with small-scale task management needs.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to add new tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to edit existing tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to delete tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to mark tasks as complete.
• As a User, I should be able to view all tasks on a single page.

User Personas

• User: Individuals or small teams who need a simple and efficient way to manage tasks on a single page.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #4A90E2 (a calming blue for the main interface)
• primary_light: #A6C8FF (a lighter blue for hover states)
• secondary: #F5A623 (a warm orange for emphasis and links)
• accent: #50E3C2 (a vibrant teal for call-to-action buttons)
• highlight: #F8E71C (a bright yellow for notifications and active states)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white for the background)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) (a subtle white for cards/panels)
• text: #333333 (a dark gray for primary text)
• text_muted: #888888 (a softer gray for secondary text)
• border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) (a light gray for borders)

Signature Design Concept

The "fiery-todo" application will feature an interactive, minimalist design where tasks are represented as cards on a virtual corkboard. Users can drag and drop tasks to reorder them, providing a tactile and engaging experience. The corkboard background will subtly change colors throughout the day, using gsap for smooth transitions, creating a dynamic and visually appealing interface. Hovering over a task card will reveal quick action buttons for editing or deleting, enhancing user interaction.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The interaction model for the "fiery-todo" landing page will be "animated," featuring moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions. The single-page design will focus on clarity and ease of use, with smooth animations to enhance the user experience without overwhelming them. Internal pages, if any, will maintain a "static" interaction model to prioritize readability and efficiency.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should load quickly and perform efficiently on all modern web browsers.
• The user interface should be responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Data should be stored securely and reliably.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using alembic for migrations
• Local orchestration: Docker, docker-compose

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application is designed for small-scale task management needs.
• The single-page design limits the complexity of features to maintain simplicity.
• The application will not include advanced team collaboration features.

Glossary

• Single-page application (SPA): A web application that interacts with the user by dynamically rewriting the current page rather than loading entire new pages from the server.
• Task management: The process of managing a task through its lifecycle, including planning, testing, tracking, and reporting.
• Responsive design: An approach to web design that makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes.