gentle-you System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

The "gentle-you" project is a Micro SaaS platform designed to facilitate testimonial collection and widget integration for businesses. This document outlines the system requirements necessary to build a production-ready solution with a modern design aesthetic inspired by platforms like Linear, Notion, and Vercel.

2. System Overview

The gentle-you platform will provide users with tools to collect testimonials and integrate them into their websites via customizable widgets. The system will include a comprehensive dashboard for managing testimonials, user authentication, subscription management, and analytics. The platform will be responsive, support dark mode, and ensure robust error handling and loading states.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a User, I should be able to view a beautiful landing page.
• As a User, I should be able to register and log in using Google.
• As a User, I should be able to register and log in using email.
• As a User, I should be able to manage my subscription via Stripe.
• As a User, I should be able to view and update my user settings.
• As a User, I should be able to access a dashboard to manage testimonials.
• As an Admin, I should be able to access an admin dashboard for platform management.
• As a User, I should be able to view a pricing page.
• As a User, I should be able to view and manage billing information.
• As a User, I should be able to access analytics for my testimonials.
• As a User, I should be able to experience a responsive design across devices.
• As a User, I should be able to switch between light and dark modes.
• As a User, I should experience seamless error handling and loading states.
• As a Developer, I should be able to access REST APIs for integration.
• As a Developer, I should be able to deploy the application using provided configuration and environment variables.

4. User Personas

• User: A business owner or marketer looking to collect and display testimonials on their website.
• Admin: A platform administrator responsible for managing user accounts and overseeing the system's operation.

5. Core User Flows

• User visits the landing page -> registers using Google or email -> accesses the dashboard -> collects testimonials -> integrates widget on their website.
• Admin logs in -> accesses admin dashboard -> manages user accounts and system settings.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #4A90E2 (a modern blue for brand identity)
• primary_light: #8AB4F8 (a lighter tint for hover states)
• secondary: #F5A623 (a warm orange for secondary elements)
• accent: #50E3C2 (a vibrant green for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #FF5E5E (a red for notifications and alerts)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white for the background)
• surface: #F7F7F7 (a light grey for cards and panels)
• text: #333333 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #777777 (a softer grey for secondary text)
• border: #DDDDDD (a subtle grey for borders)

7. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Testimonial Carousel

The homepage will feature an interactive testimonial carousel that users can click and drag to explore different testimonials. Each testimonial card will flip and reveal additional details on hover, creating a dynamic and engaging experience. The carousel will be built using motion/react for smooth animations and transitions.

LANDING HERO MOTION BRIEF

The landing hero will feature a continuous loop animation where testimonials are collected and displayed in a dynamic grid. As users scroll, the grid will rearrange itself, highlighting different testimonials. The animation will be built using CSS and motion/react, ensuring a polished and responsive experience.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions, providing a polished and interactive experience.
• Internal pages will maintain a static layout for clarity and ease of use.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must be highly available and scalable to accommodate growing user demand.
• The platform must ensure data security and privacy, complying with relevant regulations.
• The application should load quickly and perform efficiently across all supported devices.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB with alembic for migrations
• AI Models: Not applicable
• AI Tools: Not applicable
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will initially target English-speaking markets.
• The system will be hosted on cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability.
• User data will be stored securely, with regular backups and disaster recovery plans in place.

12. Glossary

• SaaS: Software as a Service
• API: Application Programming Interface
• CTA: Call to Action
• UI/UX: User Interface/User Experience
• SEO: Search Engine Optimization

This document outlines the comprehensive requirements for the gentle-you project, ensuring a robust and user-friendly testimonial collection platform.