System Requirements Document for kinetic-as

1. Introduction

The project "kinetic-as" aims to build an advanced trading website similar to TradingView.com, with the addition of a journal page where traders can document their trades while analyzing the markets. This platform is designed for professional traders seeking comprehensive tools for market analysis and trade journaling.

2. System Overview

The "kinetic-as" website will replicate the core experience of TradingView, offering interactive price charts, real-time and historical market data, and tools for market analysis. The key enhancement is the Journal page, which allows traders to document their trades seamlessly during analysis. The platform will require user authentication for accessing personalized features like journaling.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The product is a web-based platform with a core experience modeled after TradingView. It includes a new Journal page for trade documentation. The platform requires user authentication for personalized features, ensuring secure access to journal entries. The delivery is constrained to the current scope, focusing on the core TradingView-like experience with the added journaling capability.

2b. Source Content Inventory

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2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Information/State: Introduction to the platform, its features, and benefits for traders.
• Primary Actions: Explore features, navigate to Sign Up or Login.
• Components: Hero section with bold imagery and headline, navigation links, call-to-action buttons.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Sign Up

• Information/State: User registration form.
• Primary Actions: Submit registration details.
• Components: Form fields (name, email, password), submit button.
• States: Loading, success, error, validation feedback.

Login

• Information/State: User login form.
• Primary Actions: Submit login credentials.
• Components: Form fields (email, password), submit button, forgot password link.
• States: Loading, success, error, validation feedback.

Chart

• Information/State: Interactive trading charts, market data.
• Primary Actions: Analyze markets, use drawing/analysis tools.
• Components: Main chart area, sidebar tools, watchlist panel, timeline navigation.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Journal

• Information/State: Trade journal entries, linked to charts.
• Primary Actions: Create, edit, delete journal entries.
• Components: Entry form (text, tags, chart snapshots), filter/search bar, sortable entries.
• States: Loading, success, error, empty state.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Trader, I should be able to sign up for an account to access personalized features. (required_inference)
• As a Trader, I should be able to log in to access my saved charts and journal entries. (required_inference)
• As a Trader, I should be able to view and analyze interactive charts with real-time market data. (explicit)
• As a Trader, I should be able to document my trades in a journal while analyzing charts. (explicit)
• As a Trader, I should be able to link journal entries to specific charts or moments. (explicit)
• As a Trader, I should be able to filter and sort my journal entries by various criteria. (explicit)

4. User Personas

• Trader: The primary user of the platform, responsible for analyzing markets and journaling trades. Traders require access to interactive charts and the ability to document trades seamlessly.

5. Core User Flows

1. Trader Sign Up Flow

   • Navigate to the Sign Up page.
   • Fill in registration details and submit.
   • Receive confirmation and access the platform.

2. Trader Login Flow

   • Navigate to the Login page.
   • Enter credentials and submit.
   • Access personalized features like saved charts and journal entries.

3. Market Analysis and Journaling Flow

   • Log in and navigate to the Chart page.
   • Analyze market data using interactive charts.
   • Create a journal entry linked to the current chart.
   • Save and manage journal entries from the Journal page.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Tobias van Schneider
• Palette:
  • Background: #0E0E0E
  • Surface: #1A1A1A
  • Text: #FFFFFF
  • Primary: #E63946
  • Accent: #F1FAEE
  • Muted: #A8DADC
• Typography:
  • Headings: Playfair Display — Bold, very large, tight tracking, all caps
  • Body: Söhne
  • Scale: 1.414 modular, 56/40/28/18/16
• Shape Language: Sharp corners, asymmetric editorial grids, full-bleed imagery
• Layout: Bold, asymmetrical layouts with large type and full-bleed sections
• Motion: Slow crossfades and type reveals; hover swaps images

7. Signature Design Concept

An oversized, full-bleed image of a trading screen or abstract market visualization dominates the hero section on the Landing page. A bold headline in Playfair Display and a call-to-action button in the primary red accentuate the sophisticated and professional look of the platform.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Static
• Motion Tempo: Restrained
• Hero Dimensionality: Flat
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: An oversized trading screen image with a bold headline and call-to-action button. Slow crossfades and type reveals enhance the sophisticated look, with a reduced-motion state for accessibility.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be responsive and accessible across various devices and screen sizes.
• The platform should ensure data security and privacy for user accounts and journal entries.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes (if required for scaling)

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will be web-based, with no mobile application in the current scope.
• User authentication is required for accessing personalized features like journaling.
• The core experience is based on TradingView, with the addition of the Journal page.

12. Glossary

• Trader: A user who analyzes markets and journals trades on the platform.
• Journal Page: A feature allowing traders to document and manage their trades.
• Chart Page: The primary workspace for market analysis using interactive charts.