System Requirements Document for Project: Flag

1. Introduction

The "Flag" project aims to create a system where users can associate an image ID with a flag and retrieve the flag. This concept is inspired by the physical flags used in Napoleonic games, where users can "pick up" a flag. The system will provide a digital representation of this interaction.

2. System Overview

The Flag project will allow users to input an image ID, associate it with a digital flag, and retrieve the flag. The system will simulate the experience of picking up a physical flag, providing a unique and interactive experience for users.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a User, I should be able to input an image ID to associate it with a flag.
• As a User, I should be able to retrieve a flag using the associated image ID.
• As a User, I should be able to experience the interaction of "picking up" a flag digitally.

4. User Personas

• User: An individual who interacts with the system to associate image IDs with flags and retrieve them.

5. Core User Flows

• User inputs image ID -> System associates image ID with a flag -> User retrieves the flag -> User experiences the digital interaction of picking up the flag.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

[Default — not specified by user]

• primary: #1E90FF (Dodger Blue)
• primary_light: #63B8FF (Light Dodger Blue)
• secondary: #FFD700 (Gold)
• accent: #FF4500 (Orange Red)
• highlight: #32CD32 (Lime Green)
• bg: #F0F8FF (Alice Blue)
• surface: #FFFFFF (White)
• text: #000000 (Black)
• text_muted: #696969 (Dim Gray)
• border: #D3D3D3 (Light Gray)

7. Signature Design Concept

The Flag project will feature an interactive digital flag that users can "pick up" by clicking and dragging. The homepage will showcase a virtual flagpole with flags that flutter realistically in the digital wind. Users can click on a flag to see it unfurl, revealing the associated image ID. This interaction will be enhanced with smooth animations using motion/react for the flag's movement and gsap for the wind effect. The experience will be akin to a Napoleonic game, providing a nostalgic yet modern digital twist.

Landing Hero Motion Brief

The landing page will feature a digital flagpole with a flag that flutters in the wind. As users scroll, the flag will unfurl, revealing the image ID associated with it. The animation will loop every 10 seconds, showing the flag's movement and the image ID's reveal. The animation will be created using motion/react for smooth transitions and gsap for the wind effect. The first frame will show the flag at rest, with the image ID partially visible, inviting users to interact.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Intended Interaction Model: Animated
  • The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions. The flag's movement will be animated to simulate a real flag's fluttering in the wind.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system should be responsive and work across various devices and screen sizes.
• The system should provide a seamless and smooth user experience with minimal load times.

10. Tech Stack

[Default — not specified by user]

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

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The system will primarily target users interested in digital interactions inspired by historical games.
• The system will assume users have access to a device capable of running modern web applications.

12. Glossary

• Flag: A digital representation of a physical flag that can be associated with an image ID.
• Image ID: A unique identifier used to associate an image with a flag.
• Napoleonic Games: Historical games that involve strategic and tactical simulations, often featuring physical flags.