System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: lemon-ecommerce

1. Introduction

The lemon-ecommerce project is an ecommerce platform designed specifically for a bakery shop. The platform will allow customers to browse products, customize cakes using an interactive cake builder, and place online orders seamlessly. The system will cater to the needs of both the bakery's customers and administrators, ensuring a delightful user experience and efficient management of operations.

This document outlines the requirements for the development of the lemon-ecommerce platform, tailored for IT - Mighty Ventures in India. The platform will incorporate locale-specific defaults such as INR currency, IST timezone, and culturally relevant design elements.

2. System Overview

The lemon-ecommerce platform will serve as a digital storefront for a bakery, enabling customers to:

• Browse a catalog of bakery products (cakes, pastries, breads, etc.).
• Customize cakes using an interactive cake builder.
• Place orders online with secure payment options.
• Track order status and receive notifications.

The system will also provide an admin interface for managing products, orders, and customer interactions. The platform will be responsive, ensuring a seamless experience across web and mobile devices.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to browse bakery products by category.
• As a User, I should be able to search for specific products using keywords.
• As a User, I should be able to customize cakes using an interactive cake builder (e.g., choose flavors, layers, toppings, and decorations).
• As a User, I should be able to add products to a shopping cart.
• As a User, I should be able to place an order and make secure payments online.
• As a User, I should be able to track my order status in real-time.
• As an Admin, I should be able to add, edit, or remove products from the catalog.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage customer orders and update their statuses.
• As an Admin, I should be able to view sales reports and analytics.

4. User Personas

1. Customer:

   • Primary user of the platform.
   • Can browse products, customize cakes, place orders, and track order status.

2. Admin:

   • Manages the backend operations of the platform.
   • Responsible for product catalog management, order processing, and analytics.

3. Guest:

   • Can browse products but needs to register or log in to place orders.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The lemon-ecommerce platform will adopt a vibrant and appetizing color palette to evoke the feel of a bakery:

• Primary Colors: Lemon Yellow (#F7DC6F), Warm Brown (#A0522D).
• Secondary Colors: Cream White (#FFFDD0), Soft Pink (#FFC0CB), Mint Green (#98FB98).
• Accent Colors: Chocolate Brown (#5D4037), Cherry Red (#FF6347).

The theme will feature soft gradients and rounded edges to create a warm and inviting aesthetic. Typography will use playful yet clean fonts like "Poppins" or "Quicksand" for a modern bakery vibe.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Cake Builder with Real-Time 3D Visualization
The homepage will feature a bold and unforgettable Interactive Cake Builder as its centerpiece. Customers will be greeted with a 3D cake model that they can customize in real-time.

Key Features of the Cake Builder:

• Drag-and-drop interface to add layers, toppings, and decorations.
• Real-time 3D rendering of the cake as users make changes.
• Interactive animations such as frosting being "piped" onto the cake or sprinkles falling in slow motion.
• A "spin the cake" feature to view it from all angles.
• Option to save and share the customized cake design on social media.

The homepage will also feature a carousel of bestsellers and seasonal specials, with subtle animations like cakes "rising" as users hover over them. The overall experience will feel playful, engaging, and deliciously immersive.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must load within 3 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The system should support at least 10,000 concurrent users.
• Payment processing must comply with PCI DSS standards.
• The platform must be accessible, adhering to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
• The system should support localization for Indian languages in future updates.

8. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web, React Native for Mobile App.
• Backend: Python with FastAPI.
• Database (RDBMS): MySQL with Alembic for migrations.
• AI Models: GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses.
• AI Tools: Langchain for conversational flows.
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose.
• Server-Side Orchestration: Kubernetes.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will initially target the Indian market, with INR as the default currency and IST as the default timezone.
• The bakery will provide high-quality images and descriptions for all products.
• The system will integrate with popular payment gateways like Razorpay or Paytm.
• The platform will be hosted on a cloud provider like AWS or GCP for scalability.

10. Glossary

• Interactive Cake Builder: A feature allowing users to customize cakes visually in real-time.
• PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, a set of security standards for handling card payments.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for making web content accessible to all users.
• IST: Indian Standard Time.
• INR: Indian Rupee, the currency of India.

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