System Requirements Document (SRD) for honest-site

1. Introduction

The purpose of this System Requirements Document (SRD) is to outline the requirements for the development of honest-site, a professional website for YE's Web Creator, a business owned by Yazeed Esack in South Africa. The primary goal of this project is to create a simple, professional online presence that prominently displays the owner's name, contact details, email, and specified times for availability.

This streamlined approach ensures that potential clients can quickly access the essential information they need to connect with YE's Web Creator. The website will be designed to be minimalistic and straightforward, aligning with Yazeed's request for simplicity and clarity.

2. System Overview

honest-site will serve as the digital presence for YE's Web Creator, targeting businesses that do not currently have a website. The system will focus on simplicity and clarity, ensuring that visitors can immediately find the contact information they need.

The website will be optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility and usability across various platforms. The design will reflect professionalism and trustworthiness, aligning with the business's mission to empower other businesses with their first online presence.

Key features include:

• A homepage prominently displaying the owner's name, contact details, email, and specified times for availability.
• A professional, sleek design with a focus on simplicity.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to view the name of the business owner (Yazeed Esack) prominently on the homepage.
• As a User, I should be able to view the contact details of YE's Web Creator (phone: 0764320114, email: yazeedesack7@gmail.com).
• As a User, I should be able to see the specified times for availability.

4. User Personas

4.1 Business Owner (Primary User)

• Description: A small-to-medium business owner who does not currently have a website and is looking for a professional service to create one.
• Goals: Quickly find the contact details and availability of YE's Web Creator to inquire about services.
• Pain Points: Lack of time to browse complex websites, need for immediate access to essential information.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The visual identity of honest-site will revolve around a professional dark theme that conveys sophistication and trust. Below is the unique color palette for the project:

• Background: #1E1E2C (Dark Slate)
• Surface: #2A2A3C (Charcoal Gray)
• Text: #EAEAEA (Soft White)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Coral Red)
• Muted Tones: #6C6C7A (Muted Gray)

This palette ensures a sleek, modern aesthetic while maintaining readability and professionalism.

6. Signature Design Concept

The homepage of honest-site will feature a minimalist, professional design that focuses solely on delivering essential information.

Details:

• Visual Impact: The homepage will have a dark background with clean, centered text displaying the owner's name, contact details, email, and availability times.
• Animations: Subtle fade-in effects will be applied to the text as the page loads, creating a polished and professional feel.
• Logo Integration: The "YE's" logo will appear at the top of the page, providing a consistent branding element.
• Call-to-Action: The contact details will be clickable, allowing users to directly call or email the business owner with a single tap or click.

This design concept ensures that the website is simple, functional, and professional.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 2 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The design must be responsive and compatible with all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• The system must support a minimum of 100 concurrent users without performance degradation.
• The website must adhere to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA).

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• None (not required for this simplified version)

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• The target audience primarily uses English as the language for communication.
• The majority of users will access the website via mobile or desktop browsers.
• The business will provide all content (e.g., contact details, availability times) before development begins.

Constraints

• The website must be developed within a 1-week timeline.
• The budget for hosting and maintenance is limited, requiring cost-effective solutions.

10. Glossary

• Responsive Design: A design approach that ensures a website looks and functions well on devices of all sizes.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

This document reflects the updated requirements for honest-site based on Yazeed Esack's request to simplify the website and focus on essential information.