System Requirements Document (SRD)

1. Introduction

This document outlines the system requirements for an application that mimics the functionality of Google Classroom. The application is designed to facilitate communication, collaboration, and management of educational content between users such as students, teachers, and administrators. The system will provide a seamless user experience with features tailored to each user persona.

2. System Overview

The application will serve as a platform for managing educational activities, including creating and managing courses, assignments, and grades. It will include features for communication between users, tracking progress, and administrative oversight. The system will be accessible via web and mobile platforms, ensuring flexibility and ease of use.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As Admin, I should be able to access a dashboard to manage users, courses, assignments, and system settings.
• As Admin, I should be able to view analytics and reports on user activity and course performance.
• As Admin, I should be able to add, edit, and delete users (students and teachers).
• As Admin, I should be able to create, edit, and delete courses.
• As Admin, I should be able to assign teachers to courses.
• As Admin, I should be able to manage system-wide announcements.
• As Admin, I should be able to configure system settings such as themes, permissions, and integrations.
• As Teacher, I should be able to create and manage assignments for courses.
• As Teacher, I should be able to grade assignments and provide feedback to students.
• As Teacher, I should be able to communicate with students via messages or announcements.
• As Student, I should be able to view and submit assignments for courses.
• As Student, I should be able to track my grades and progress.
• As Student, I should be able to communicate with teachers via messages or announcements.
• As Guest, I should be able to view public information about the platform and register for an account.

4. User Personas

• Admin: Responsible for managing the overall system, including users, courses, and settings.
• Teacher: Creates and manages course content, assignments, and grades. Communicates with students.
• Student: Engages with course content, submits assignments, and tracks progress.
• Guest: Can view public information and register for an account.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The application will use a clean and professional color scheme to ensure a user-friendly experience:

• Primary Color: Blue (#007BFF) for buttons, links, and highlights.
• Secondary Color: White (#FFFFFF) for backgrounds and text areas.
• Accent Color: Green (#28A745) for success messages and progress indicators.
• Error Color: Red (#DC3545) for error messages and alerts.
• Neutral Colors: Gray (#6C757D) for secondary text and borders.

The theme will be minimalistic, focusing on usability and accessibility. Icons and visuals will be used to enhance navigation and understanding.

6. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system should be responsive and accessible across web and mobile platforms.
• The system should support at least 10,000 concurrent users.
• The system should ensure data security and privacy, adhering to GDPR and other relevant regulations.
• The system should have a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
• The system should provide fast load times, with pages loading in under 2 seconds.
• The system should be scalable to accommodate future growth.

7. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for web application development.
• Backend: Python with FastAPI for API development.
• Database RDBMS: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations.
• Database NoSQL: MongoDB for storing unstructured data.
• AI Models: GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses.
• AI Tools: Langchain for AI integration.
• Local Orchestration: Docker and docker-compose for containerization.
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes for managing deployments.

8. Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will mimic Google Classroom functionality but will not include proprietary features exclusive to Google Classroom.
• The system will be designed for educational institutions but can be adapted for other use cases.
• The application will require users to have an internet connection to access its features.
• The system will be hosted on cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability and reliability.

9. Glossary

• Admin: A user with full control over the system, including managing users, courses, and settings.
• Teacher: A user responsible for creating and managing course content and assignments.
• Student: A user who engages with course content and submits assignments.
• Guest: A user who can view public information and register for an account.
• Dashboard: A user interface that provides an overview of key metrics and functionalities.
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, a legal framework for data protection and privacy in the European Union.
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System, used for structured data storage.
• NoSQL: A type of database used for storing unstructured data.
• AI: Artificial Intelligence, used for enhancing user experience and automating tasks.

This updated SRD includes the requested admin dashboard feature and aligns with the user's requirements for a Google Classroom mimic application.