System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: garnet-developer

1. Introduction

The garnet-developer project is a mobile-first web application designed to gamify life discipline and self-improvement. Inspired by the "Solo Leveling" concept, this system aims to create a personalized, adaptive experience that motivates users to achieve their goals and push their limits. By combining gamification mechanics with dynamic personalization, garnet-developer will transform mundane tasks into engaging challenges, fostering growth and productivity.

This document outlines the system requirements for garnet-developer, ensuring the application is production-ready and capable of delivering a seamless, immersive experience for users in India (IN).

2. System Overview

garnet-developer is a gamified life discipline system that adapts to the user's individual goals and progress. The application will feature:

• Personalized Progression: Users will level up based on their real-life achievements, unlocking new challenges, rewards, and narrative elements.
• Dynamic Gamification: Experience points, levels, and achievements will be tied to tasks and habits, creating a sense of accomplishment and progression.
• Immersive Design: The interface will reflect the user's journey, evolving visually and narratively as they grow.
• Mobile-First Approach: Optimized for mobile devices to ensure accessibility and ease of use.

The system will leverage cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven personalization, responsive design, and persistent data storage, to deliver a robust and engaging experience.

3. Functional Requirements

Story Points:

• As a User, I should be able to set personalized goals and habits.
• As a User, I should be able to track my progress through experience points and levels.
• As a User, I should be able to unlock achievements and rewards based on completed tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to view a dynamic narrative that evolves with my progress.
• As a User, I should be able to customize my avatar and environment to reflect my journey.
• As a User, I should be able to receive adaptive challenges tailored to my performance.
• As a User, I should be able to access motivational insights and tips based on my habits.
• As a User, I should be able to sync my data across devices.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user data and monitor system performance.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update challenges, rewards, and narrative elements dynamically.

4. User Personas

User

• Description: Individuals seeking to improve their habits and productivity through gamification.
• Goals: Achieve personal growth, stay motivated, and track progress effectively.
• Needs: A personalized, engaging system that adapts to their unique goals and challenges.

Admin

• Description: System administrators responsible for maintaining and updating the application.
• Goals: Ensure system stability, manage user data, and enhance user experience.
• Needs: Tools for monitoring, updating, and optimizing the system.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

• Background: #1E1E2E (Deep Midnight Blue)
• Surface: #2A2A40 (Charcoal Indigo)
• Text: #E0E0F5 (Soft Lavender White)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Vivid Coral)
• Muted Tones: #6C6C8E (Muted Slate Purple)

Theme

The theme will evoke a sense of adventure and self-discovery, with dark, rich tones complemented by vibrant accents to highlight progress and achievements.

6. Signature Design Concept

Dynamic Hero's Journey Homepage

The homepage will immerse users in a vivid, interactive "Hero's Journey" experience. Upon landing, users will see a 3D animated map representing their progress. This map will feature:

• Dynamic Terrain: Mountains, forests, and cities that evolve as users level up.
• Interactive Elements: Users can click on landmarks to view achievements, challenges, and rewards.
• Narrative Animations: As users complete tasks, the map will animate, showing paths unlocking and environments transforming.
• Avatar Integration: The user's customizable avatar will appear on the map, visually representing their journey.

Micro-interactions will include glowing paths, subtle particle effects, and smooth transitions between sections. The homepage will feel alive, motivating users to explore and progress further.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The application must load within 3 seconds on mobile devices.
• Scalability: Support up to 1 million users concurrently.
• Security: Ensure data encryption and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Localization: Default settings tailored for Indian users, including timezone (IST) and currency (INR).
• Accessibility: Comply with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL or MariaDB (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work
• Gemini 3.1 Pro for friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration

• Docker and docker-compose for local orchestration
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will primarily access the application via mobile devices.
• The system will adapt to individual user preferences and progress.
• The application will be hosted on a cloud platform for scalability.

Constraints

• Development must adhere to a mobile-first design philosophy.
• The system must support real-time data synchronization.
• Budget constraints may limit the use of certain advanced AI features.

10. Glossary

• Gamification: The application of game-design elements to non-game contexts.
• Solo Leveling: A narrative-driven progression system inspired by the popular web novel.
• Experience Points (XP): Points earned by completing tasks, used to measure progress.
• Achievements: Milestones unlocked by reaching specific goals.
• Avatar: A customizable digital representation of the user.
• Adaptive Challenges: Tasks that adjust in difficulty based on user performance.