System Requirements Document for golden-accessibility

1. Introduction

Golden-accessibility is a product designed to address accessibility compliance for small websites. The product aims to meet the strong demand driven by legal and compliance pressures, providing a solution for small website owners or managers to ensure their sites are accessible and compliant with relevant standards.

2. System Overview

Golden-accessibility provides a platform for small website owners or managers to manage and ensure accessibility compliance. The product focuses on delivering a self-service experience for users to enroll, verify, and maintain compliance records. The system includes a backend for persistence of compliance status and findings, and a user interface designed with accessibility and clarity in mind.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The product is delivered as a web application with custom UI, requiring application-owned identity for access to protected features. The system is designed for small websites, with a focus on accessibility compliance driven by legal and compliance pressures. The product does not include capabilities related to market demand, search volume, or competitor analysis, as these are considered background context.

2b. Source Content Inventory

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2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Purpose: Provide an anonymous first impression explaining the product's purpose and benefits.
• Components:
  • Introduction to accessibility compliance.
  • Explanation of legal and compliance pressures.
  • Call to action for sign-up or login.

Login

• Purpose: Allow returning users to verify their identity and access their compliance records.
• Components:
  • Username and password fields.
  • "Forgot password" link.
  • Login button.

Sign Up

• Purpose: Enable new users to enroll and create an account.
• Components:
  • Registration form with required fields (e.g., email, password).
  • Terms and conditions acceptance.
  • Sign-up button.

Dashboard

• Purpose: Provide an overview of the user's website compliance status and outstanding needs.
• Components:
  • Summary of compliance status.
  • List of outstanding issues and tasks.
  • Navigation to detailed compliance workspace.

Compliance Workspace

• Purpose: Offer a focused environment for understanding and acting on accessibility findings.
• Components:
  • Detailed report of accessibility findings.
  • Tools for remediation and tracking progress.
  • Save and export options for compliance reports.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Small Website Owner or Manager, I should be able to enroll in the system to start managing my website's accessibility compliance. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As a Small Website Owner or Manager, I should be able to log in to access my compliance records and continue my work. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As a Small Website Owner or Manager, I should be able to view a dashboard summarizing my website's compliance status and outstanding needs. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As a Small Website Owner or Manager, I should be able to access a workspace to review detailed accessibility findings and take action on remediation needs. (Provenance: required_inference)

4. User Personas

• Small Website Owner or Manager: Responsible for ensuring their website meets accessibility compliance standards. They will enroll, log in, view compliance status, and act on findings.

5. Core User Flows

Enrollment Flow

1. User visits the Landing page.
2. User clicks on the sign-up call to action.
3. User fills out the registration form on the Sign Up page.
4. User submits the form and receives confirmation of account creation.

Login Flow

1. User visits the Landing page.
2. User clicks on the login call to action.
3. User enters credentials on the Login page.
4. User successfully logs in and is redirected to the Dashboard.

Dashboard Flow

1. User logs in and accesses the Dashboard.
2. User reviews the compliance status summary.
3. User identifies outstanding issues and navigates to the Compliance Workspace.

Compliance Workspace Flow

1. User accesses the Compliance Workspace from the Dashboard.
2. User reviews detailed accessibility findings.
3. User takes action on remediation tasks.
4. User saves changes and updates compliance status.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Erik Spiekermann
• Palette:
  • Background: #F6F3EE
  • Surface: #FFFFFF
  • Text: #141517
  • Primary: #FFCC00
  • Accent: #FF6347
  • Muted: #E0E0E0
• Typography:
  • Headings: Fira Sans — Bold, uppercase, tight tracking, medium weight
  • Body: Source Sans Pro
  • Scale: 1.25 modular, 48/32/24/18/16
• Shape Language: Clear columns, generous margins, rounded corners for buttons
• Layout: Grid-based structure with numbered systems and iconography aiding navigation
• Motion: Purposeful transitions for state changes, no decorative animation

7. Signature Design Concept

The Landing page features a grid-based hero section with a strong typographic headline using bold Fira Sans. The primary yellow is used to accentuate the headline, creating a clear call to action. The design emphasizes clarity and accessibility, with generous use of white space and functional imagery.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Static
• Motion Tempo: Restrained
• Hero Dimensionality: Flat
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: The hero section features a clear typographic headline on a warm off-white background. The primary yellow accentuates the headline, guiding users to sign up or log in. The design is static, focusing on clarity and accessibility without unnecessary motion.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must ensure high readability and accessibility compliance in all UI components. (Provenance: required_inference)
• The backend must securely store and manage user data and compliance records. (Provenance: required_inference)

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Deployment: Docker/docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The product is focused on small websites and does not cater to larger enterprises.
• The primary goal is to address accessibility compliance under legal and compliance pressures.
• Market demand and competitor analysis are not part of the product's capabilities.

12. Glossary

• Accessibility Compliance: Adherence to standards and regulations ensuring websites are usable by people with disabilities.
• Small Website: A website typically managed by individuals or small teams, not part of a large enterprise.
• Legal and Compliance Pressure: The requirement to meet legal standards and regulations to avoid penalties or legal action.