System Requirements Document (SRD)

1. Introduction

This document outlines the system requirements for a website dedicated to a mahendi business. The website will serve as a platform to showcase services, designs, and provide an easy way for customers to book appointments or inquire about services. The system will be user-friendly, visually appealing, and optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

2. System Overview

The mahendi business website will act as a digital storefront for the business, allowing users to explore mahendi designs, learn about services offered, and book appointments online. The system will cater to different types of users such as customers, admins, and guests. It will include features like a gallery of designs, booking functionality, and contact forms.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As User I should be able to view a gallery of mahendi designs.
• As User I should be able to book an appointment for mahendi services.
• As User I should be able to inquire about services via a contact form.
• As Admin I should be able to upload new mahendi designs to the gallery.
• As Admin I should be able to manage appointments and inquiries.
• As Guest I should be able to browse the website without logging in.
• As User I should be able to generate a website for a mahendi business.

4. User Personas

Admin

• Responsible for managing the website content, including uploading designs, managing appointments, and responding to inquiries.

User

• Customers who visit the website to browse designs, book appointments, and inquire about services.

Guest

• Visitors who browse the website without logging in or creating an account.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The website will feature a vibrant and elegant color palette inspired by traditional mahendi designs:

• Primary Color: Deep Maroon (#800000) for headers and accents.
• Secondary Color: Golden Yellow (#FFD700) for highlights and buttons.
• Background Color: Cream (#FFFDD0) for a soft and inviting feel.
• Text Color: Dark Brown (#4B2E2E) for readability and aesthetic harmony.
• Accent Color: Olive Green (#556B2F) for subtle decorative elements.

The theme will incorporate floral and intricate patterns reminiscent of mahendi art, ensuring the design aligns with the business's cultural and artistic essence.

6. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be responsive and optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• The system should load within 3 seconds for optimal user experience.
• The website must be secure, ensuring customer data is protected.
• The system should be scalable to accommodate increased traffic during peak seasons.
• The website must comply with accessibility standards to ensure usability for all users.

7. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database RDBMS

• MySQL, using Alembic for migrations

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

8. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will have access to the internet to use the website.
• Admins will have basic technical knowledge to manage the website content.
• The website will primarily target customers interested in mahendi services.

Constraints

• The website must be developed within a limited budget and timeline.
• The system must adhere to local regulations regarding online business operations.

9. Glossary

• Mahendi: A form of body art originating from the Indian subcontinent, in which decorative designs are created on a person's body using a paste made from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant.
• Admin: A user with elevated privileges to manage the website content and operations.
• User: A customer who interacts with the website to browse, book, or inquire about services.
• Guest: A visitor who browses the website without logging in.
• Responsive Design: A design approach that ensures the website works seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
• Alembic: A database migration tool for Python.
• Docker: A tool designed to create, deploy, and run applications using containers.
• Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

This updated SRD incorporates the new functional requirement to generate a website for a mahendi business while maintaining the original structure and style.