System Requirements Document (SRD) for gilded-portfolio

1. Introduction

The gilded-portfolio project is a personalized portfolio website designed to showcase Aniket Sawant's skills, work, and achievements. This platform will serve as a professional and visually engaging medium to attract clients, recruiters, and collaborators. The portfolio will reflect Aniket's unique identity and provide a seamless user experience.

2. System Overview

The gilded-portfolio will be a responsive web application with a modern design aesthetic. It will include sections such as an introduction, portfolio showcase, resume, testimonials, and a contact form. The system will prioritize ease of navigation, fast loading times, and accessibility. The platform will also integrate dynamic elements to enhance user engagement.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to view a visually appealing homepage with the "Turf Adda" logo prominently displayed.
• As a User, I should be able to navigate through sections like About Me, Portfolio, Resume, Testimonials, and Contact seamlessly.
• As a User, I should be able to view a gallery of projects with descriptions and links to detailed case studies.
• As a User, I should be able to download a PDF version of the resume.
• As a User, I should be able to submit inquiries through a contact form.
• As a User, I should be able to view the website on both desktop and mobile devices without loss of functionality or design integrity.

4. User Personas

1. Recruiter

• Goal: Evaluate Aniket's skills and experience for potential job opportunities.
• Needs: Quick access to resume and portfolio projects.

2. Client

• Goal: Assess Aniket's capabilities for freelance or collaborative projects.
• Needs: Detailed project descriptions and a contact form for inquiries.

3. General Visitor

• Goal: Explore Aniket's work and achievements.
• Needs: Easy navigation and engaging content.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #F4F4F9 (soft off-white for a clean look)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (pure white for cards and sections)
• Text: #333333 (dark gray for readability)
• Accent: #FFB400 (vibrant yellow-orange for highlights and buttons)
• Muted Tones: #A6A6A6 (light gray for secondary text and borders)

Typography:

• Primary Font: Poppins (modern and clean)
• Secondary Font: Roboto (for body text)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Showcase Carousel with Dynamic Backgrounds

The homepage will feature a full-screen interactive carousel that highlights Aniket's key projects. Each slide will have:

• A dynamic background that changes color or gradient based on the project theme.
• A 3D parallax effect where project images and text layers move subtly as the user hovers or scrolls.
• Micro-interactions such as buttons that glow or ripple when clicked.
• The "Turf Adda" logo will appear in the top-left corner, subtly animating into view when the page loads.

This bold and immersive design will captivate visitors and leave a lasting impression.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 2 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• The design must be fully responsive and accessible (WCAG 2.1 compliant).
• The system must support localization for potential future expansions.
• The backend must handle at least 100 concurrent users without performance degradation.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL with Alembic for migrations

AI Tools:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

Orchestration:

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

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily target an Indian audience, so the default timezone will be IST (Indian Standard Time).
• The portfolio will initially be in English, with potential for multilingual support in the future.
• The system will not include e-commerce functionality at this stage.

10. Glossary

• Responsive Design: A design approach that ensures the website looks and functions well on all devices.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a standard for making web content accessible to all users.
• Parallax Effect: A design technique where background images move slower than foreground images, creating a 3D effect.
• Micro-interactions: Small animations or design elements that provide feedback to user actions.