System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: gamma-stamp

1. Introduction

The gamma-stamp project is designed to provide detailed information about stamps, catering to collectors, enthusiasts, and researchers. This system will serve as a comprehensive platform for looking up stamp details, including images, descriptions, historical context, and other metadata. The platform will be tailored for users in the United States, ensuring locale-specific defaults such as currency (USD), timezone (EST), and language (English).

2. System Overview

The gamma-stamp system will act as a searchable database for stamps, offering users the ability to explore, identify, and learn about various stamps from around the world. The platform will include interactive features such as advanced search filters, image-based identification, and historical insights. It will be accessible via web and mobile applications, ensuring seamless user experience across devices.

3. Functional Requirements

• As User, I should be able to search for stamps by name, country, year, or category.
• As User, I should be able to view high-resolution images of stamps.
• As User, I should be able to access detailed descriptions and historical context for each stamp.
• As User, I should be able to save stamps to a personal collection for future reference.
• As User, I should be able to share stamp details via social media or email.
• As Admin, I should be able to add, edit, or delete stamp entries in the database.
• As Admin, I should be able to manage user accounts and permissions.

4. User Personas

1. Collector

• Description: A hobbyist who collects stamps and wants detailed information about their collection.
• Needs: High-resolution images, historical context, and the ability to save stamps to a personal collection.

2. Researcher

• Description: An academic or historian researching stamps for their cultural or historical significance.
• Needs: Advanced search filters, detailed descriptions, and metadata for stamps.

3. Admin

• Description: A system administrator responsible for maintaining the database and managing user accounts.
• Needs: Tools to add, edit, or delete stamp entries and manage user permissions.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The gamma-stamp platform will adopt a clean and elegant design inspired by the aesthetic of vintage stamps.

Suggested Color Palette:

• Primary Colors:
  • Deep Navy (#001F54)
  • Antique Gold (#D4AF37)
• Secondary Colors:
  • Cream (#FFFDD0)
  • Burgundy (#800020)
• Accent Colors:
  • Forest Green (#228B22)
  • Charcoal Gray (#36454F)

Theme:

The interface will feature subtle textures resembling paper and ink, evoking the feel of traditional stamps. Typography will use serif fonts for a classic look, paired with modern sans-serif fonts for readability.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Stamp Album Homepage

The homepage will resemble an interactive stamp album, complete with flipping pages and draggable stamps. Users will see a virtual album with sections for different categories (e.g., countries, years, themes).

Key Features:

• Animations: Pages of the album will flip smoothly when users navigate between sections. Stamps will appear to "stick" to the pages with a subtle adhesive animation.
• Micro-Interactions: Hovering over a stamp will display a magnified preview with metadata. Clicking on a stamp will open a detailed view with historical context and sharing options.
• Dynamic Background: The background will feature a rotating gallery of famous stamps, subtly transitioning every few seconds.
• User Interaction: Users can drag and drop stamps into their personal collection or share them directly from the homepage.

This design will make the platform instantly memorable and engaging, creating a sense of nostalgia and excitement for stamp enthusiasts.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must support high-resolution images without compromising performance.
• The platform must be responsive and accessible across web and mobile devices.
• The database must handle large volumes of stamp entries efficiently.
• The system must ensure data security and user privacy.
• The platform must comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1).

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (preferred) or MariaDB for relational data
• Alembic for migrations

AI Models:

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The system assumes users will primarily access the platform in English.
• The database will initially focus on stamps from the United States but can expand globally.
• High-resolution images may require significant storage capacity.
• The platform will require internet connectivity for most features.

10. Glossary

• Stamp: A small adhesive piece of paper issued by a postal authority, used to indicate postage payment.
• Metadata: Data providing information about other data, such as the name, country, and year of a stamp.
• Responsive Design: A design approach ensuring the platform works seamlessly across devices of different sizes.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for making web content accessible to people with disabilities.

This updated SRD reflects the user's request and ensures the gamma-stamp project is well-defined and ready for development.