System Requirements Document (SRD) for heroic-family

1. Introduction

The heroic-family project is designed to create a seamless and engaging platform for families to connect, share, and preserve their cherished memories. This document outlines the system requirements for the project, incorporating the latest update to support family photo functionality as requested by Monther Modallal. The platform will cater to users in Israel (IL), taking into account locale-specific preferences such as time zones, language, and cultural nuances.

2. System Overview

The heroic-family platform aims to provide a centralized hub for families to interact, share photos, and celebrate their collective history. The system will include features such as photo galleries, family timelines, and secure sharing options. With a focus on user-friendly design and robust functionality, the platform will ensure that families can easily upload, organize, and access their memories from any device.

The system will be built using modern technologies, ensuring scalability, security, and a smooth user experience. The addition of family photo functionality will enhance the platform's core purpose, allowing users to preserve and share their visual stories effortlessly.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to upload family photos to the platform.
• As a User, I should be able to organize photos into albums or categories.
• As a User, I should be able to share photos with specific family members or groups.
• As a User, I should be able to view a timeline of family photos in chronological order.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage photo storage and monitor uploads for inappropriate content.
• As a User, I should be able to tag family members in photos.
• As a User, I should be able to search for photos using tags, dates, or album names.

4. User Personas

4.1 Family Member (User)

• Description: A family member who uses the platform to upload, view, and share photos.
• Primary Goals: Preserve family memories, share moments with loved ones, and organize photos.
• Key Features: Upload photos, create albums, tag members, and search for specific images.

4.2 Administrator (Admin)

• Description: A system administrator responsible for managing the platform and ensuring compliance with content guidelines.
• Primary Goals: Oversee platform operations, manage storage, and ensure a safe environment for all users.
• Key Features: Monitor uploads, manage user accounts, and handle content moderation.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The heroic-family platform will feature a warm and inviting color palette that reflects the essence of family and togetherness. Below is the unique color scheme:

• Background: #FAF3E0 (Soft Cream)
• Surface: #FFF8E7 (Light Beige)
• Text: #4A4A4A (Charcoal Gray)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Warm Coral)
• Muted Tones: #D9CFC1 (Muted Sand)

This palette creates a comforting and nostalgic atmosphere, ideal for a family-oriented platform.

6. Signature Design Concept

The heroic-family platform will feature a "Living Family Tree" as its signature design concept.

Concept Details:

• Interactive Family Tree: The homepage will display an animated family tree that grows and evolves as users upload photos and add family members. Each branch represents a family member, and clicking on a branch reveals their associated photos and memories.
• Dynamic Animations: Leaves on the tree will gently sway, and new branches will grow in real-time as users add content. Seasonal themes (e.g., blossoms in spring, falling leaves in autumn) will enhance the visual appeal.
• Photo Highlights: Hovering over a branch will display a small preview of the most recent photo uploaded by that family member.
• Micro-Interactions: Clicking on a photo will open a lightbox with a smooth transition, allowing users to view, comment, and share the image.
• Personalized Touch: Users can customize their family tree with different themes, colors, and background images to reflect their family's unique identity.

This bold and memorable design will make the heroic-family platform stand out, creating an emotional connection with users.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must support up to 10,000 concurrent users with minimal latency.
• Scalability: The system should be able to handle an increasing number of users and photos without performance degradation.
• Security: All photos and user data must be encrypted during storage and transmission.
• Accessibility: The platform must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards to ensure accessibility for all users.
• Localization: The platform will support Hebrew and English languages, with the default set to Hebrew for users in Israel.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation (e.g., creating family-themed visuals)

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• Assumptions:

  • Users will primarily access the platform via mobile devices.
  • The majority of users will be based in Israel, requiring support for Hebrew as the primary language.
  • Family photos will be stored securely in the cloud with appropriate backup mechanisms.

• Constraints:

  • Storage capacity will be limited to 1TB per family group initially.
  • The platform must comply with GDPR and local data protection regulations.

10. Glossary

• Family Tree: A visual representation of family relationships, used as the central design element of the platform.
• Lightbox: A feature that allows users to view photos in an enlarged format without leaving the current page.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of standards for ensuring web accessibility.
• LLM Routing: Large Language Model Routing, a method for directing AI queries to the most appropriate model.

This document reflects the updated requirements for the heroic-family project, incorporating the newly requested family photo functionality. If you have any further updates or questions, feel free to reach out, Monther!