System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: gentle-platform

1. Introduction

The gentle-platform is envisioned as a video-sharing and streaming website inspired by YouTube. Designed to cater to a diverse audience, the platform will focus on user-generated content, enabling creators to upload, share, and monetize videos. This document outlines the system requirements for the development of the gentle-platform, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals.

Diya Trivedi, based in India, is spearheading this project, and the system will incorporate locale-specific defaults such as INR currency, IST timezone, and cultural preferences.

2. System Overview

The gentle-platform will provide users with a seamless video-sharing experience. Key features include:

• Video upload and streaming capabilities.
• User profiles for creators and viewers.
• Advanced search and filtering options.
• Monetization tools for creators.
• Interactive features like comments, likes, and subscriptions.

The platform will prioritize scalability, user engagement, and accessibility, ensuring it can handle high traffic and diverse content types.

3. Functional Requirements

Story Points:

• As a User, I should be able to upload videos in multiple formats.
• As a User, I should be able to search for videos using keywords, categories, and tags.
• As a User, I should be able to like, comment, and subscribe to channels.
• As a User, I should be able to view trending videos on the homepage.
• As a Creator, I should be able to monetize my videos through ads or subscriptions.
• As an Admin, I should be able to moderate content and manage reported videos.
• As a Guest, I should be able to browse videos without logging in.

4. User Personas

1. Admin

• Role: Oversees platform operations, moderates content, and manages user reports.
• Key Features: Content moderation tools, analytics dashboard, and user management.

2. Creator

• Role: Uploads videos, engages with viewers, and monetizes content.
• Key Features: Video upload tools, monetization options, and channel analytics.

3. User

• Role: Watches videos, interacts with creators, and subscribes to channels.
• Key Features: Search, like, comment, and subscription functionalities.

4. Guest

• Role: Browses videos without creating an account.
• Key Features: Limited access to features like search and trending videos.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

The gentle-platform will feature a vibrant yet modern aesthetic to evoke creativity and engagement.

• Background: #F9F9F9 (Soft White)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Dark Charcoal)
• Accent: #FF5722 (Vivid Orange)
• Muted Tones: #B0BEC5 (Soft Gray-Blue)

This palette ensures readability, visual appeal, and a professional yet inviting atmosphere.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Video Mosaic Landing Page

The homepage of gentle-platform will feature an interactive video mosaic design. Imagine a grid of dynamic video thumbnails that subtly shift and animate as users hover over them.

Key Features:

1. Dynamic Thumbnails: Each video thumbnail plays a short preview on hover, giving users a glimpse of the content.
2. Trending Section: A prominent carousel highlights trending videos, with smooth sliding animations.
3. Search Bar: A central, oversized search bar with auto-suggestions and a glowing accent border when active.
4. Micro-Interactions: Buttons and icons (like "Subscribe" or "Like") will have subtle animations, such as bouncing or color shifts, upon interaction.
5. Background Animation: A faint, flowing gradient animation in the background adds depth and movement to the page.

This design ensures the homepage is visually captivating and encourages exploration.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Scalability: The system must handle up to 1 million concurrent users.
• Performance: Videos should load within 2 seconds on average.
• Security: Implement robust measures to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access.
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.
• Localization: Support multiple languages, with a default focus on English and Hindi.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (preferred for structured data)
• MongoDB (for unstructured data like comments)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration:

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

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will have stable internet connections for video streaming.
• Creators will adhere to content guidelines.
• The platform will initially target the Indian market.

Constraints:

• Limited initial budget for infrastructure scaling.
• Compliance with Indian data protection laws (e.g., IT Act, 2000).

10. Glossary

• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• LLM: Large Language Model.
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System.
• NoSQL: Non-relational database system.
• VectorDB: Database optimized for vector-based data storage and retrieval.