System Requirements Document (SRD)

glacial-ecommerce

1. Introduction

The glacial-ecommerce project aims to create a global e-commerce platform that rivals industry giants like Flipkart and Amazon. Designed for a worldwide audience, this platform will enable users to browse, purchase, and sell a wide variety of products seamlessly. The name "glacial-ecommerce" reflects the platform's ambition to be vast, enduring, and impactful, much like a glacier that spans continents.

This document outlines the system requirements for glacial-ecommerce, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals.

2. System Overview

glacial-ecommerce will be a comprehensive e-commerce solution catering to a global audience. It will feature:

• Multi-language support for international users.
• Multi-currency transactions to accommodate diverse regions.
• Secure payment gateways for seamless checkout experiences.
• Advanced search and filtering for efficient product discovery.
• Personalized recommendations powered by AI.
• Seller dashboards for product management and analytics.
• Buyer-friendly features like wishlists, reviews, and order tracking.

The platform will prioritize scalability, security, and user experience, ensuring it can handle high traffic volumes and diverse user needs.

3. Functional Requirements

Story Points:

• As a User, I should be able to browse products by category, price, and popularity.
• As a User, I should be able to add products to my cart and proceed to checkout securely.
• As a User, I should be able to create an account and manage my profile.
• As a User, I should be able to track my orders and view purchase history.
• As a Seller, I should be able to list products with detailed descriptions and images.
• As a Seller, I should be able to manage inventory and view sales analytics.
• As an Admin, I should be able to monitor platform activity and manage user accounts.
• As an Admin, I should be able to handle disputes and ensure compliance with policies.
• As a Guest, I should be able to browse products without creating an account.

4. User Personas

1. User (Buyer)

• Description: Individuals looking to purchase products.
• Needs: Easy navigation, secure checkout, personalized recommendations, and order tracking.

2. Seller

• Description: Businesses or individuals listing products for sale.
• Needs: Product management tools, inventory tracking, and sales analytics.

3. Admin

• Description: Platform managers ensuring smooth operations.
• Needs: Monitoring tools, user management, and dispute resolution capabilities.

4. Guest

• Description: Visitors exploring the platform without an account.
• Needs: Browsing capabilities and product visibility.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette:

• Background: #F5F9FC (Soft Glacier White)
• Surface: #E1E8ED (Cool Ice Gray)
• Text: #1A374D (Deep Arctic Blue)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Vivid Coral Red)
• Muted Tones: #A7BBC7 (Frosted Steel Blue)

The theme will evoke a sense of freshness, reliability, and global connectivity, aligning with the project's name and vision.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Glacier Landscape Homepage

The homepage will feature a stunning 3D interactive glacier landscape. Users will navigate the site by "exploring" different sections of the glacier:

• Product Categories: Represented as icy caverns with glowing product icons.
• Featured Deals: Displayed as shimmering ice crystals that pulse gently.
• Search Bar: A dynamic aurora borealis effect that reacts to user input.
• Animations: Snowflakes falling subtly in the background, with transitions mimicking ice cracking and reforming.
• Micro-interactions: Hover effects that create ripples in the glacier surface, and clicks that simulate ice carving.

This bold design will make the platform unforgettable, immersing users in a unique shopping experience.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Scalability: The system must support millions of users simultaneously.
• Security: Implement robust encryption for user data and transactions.
• Performance: Page load times should not exceed 2 seconds under peak traffic.
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Localization: Support multiple languages and currencies.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

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 development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will have access to stable internet connections.
• Sellers will provide accurate product information.
• The platform will initially target English-speaking users but expand to other languages.

Constraints:

• Compliance with international trade regulations.
• Integration with third-party payment gateways.
• Limited initial budget for marketing and outreach.

10. Glossary

• E-commerce: Online buying and selling of goods and services.
• Multi-currency: Supporting transactions in various currencies.
• Localization: Adapting the platform for different languages and regions.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• AI Models: Artificial intelligence systems used for automation and personalization.