indigo-start System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "indigo-start" project, which involves developing a single-page design for a to-do application. This project has been pre-approved by the API supervisor.

System Overview

The "indigo-start" project aims to create a simple, user-friendly single-page application (SPA) that allows users to manage their to-do lists efficiently. The application will focus on providing a seamless user experience with intuitive design and functionality.

Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a User, I should be able to add new tasks to my to-do list.
• As a User, I should be able to mark tasks as completed.
• As a User, I should be able to delete tasks from my to-do list.
• As a User, I should be able to view all my tasks in a single view.
• As a User, I should be able to edit existing tasks.

User Personas

• User: The primary persona who will interact with the application to manage their to-do tasks.

Core User Flows

1. User opens the application -> User adds a new task -> Task appears in the list.
2. User marks a task as completed -> Task status changes to completed.
3. User deletes a task -> Task is removed from the list.
4. User edits a task -> Task details are updated in the list.

Visuals Colors and Theme

[Default — not specified by user]

• primary: #4A90E2 (a calm blue for the main brand color)
• primary_light: #8BBCE6 (a lighter tint of the primary color for hover states)
• secondary: #50E3C2 (a complementary green for secondary elements)
• accent: #F5A623 (a vibrant orange for call-to-action buttons)
• highlight: #F8E71C (a bright yellow for notifications and active states)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white background for clarity)
• surface: #F7F7F7 (a light grey for card/panel backgrounds)
• text: #333333 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #9B9B9B (a softer grey for secondary text)
• border: #E1E1E1 (a subtle grey for borders)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage will feature an interactive "Task Carousel" where tasks are displayed as cards in a rotating 3D carousel. Users can click on a card to bring it to the forefront, where they can edit or delete the task. The carousel will use @react-three/fiber for 3D rendering and gsap for smooth transitions and animations. This dynamic interaction will make task management visually engaging and intuitive.

Landing Hero Motion Brief

The landing page will feature a continuous loop animation where a pen writes tasks on a virtual notepad. As tasks are completed, they are checked off and fade away, symbolizing task completion. This animation will be built using motion/react for smooth transitions and will be responsive to user interactions, such as hovering over tasks to highlight them.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions. Interactive elements will have spring physics for a polished feel.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should load quickly and perform efficiently on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The design should be responsive and adapt to various screen sizes.
• The application should be accessible, adhering to WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: FastAPI
• Database: MongoDB
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will be developed as a single-page application.
• The project timeline and budget constraints are pre-approved by the API supervisor.
• The application will not require user authentication or advanced security features.

Glossary

• SPA: Single Page Application
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• API: Application Programming Interface

This document outlines the requirements and design considerations for the "indigo-start" project, ensuring a clear understanding of the project's goals and deliverables.