System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: lime-personal

1. Introduction

The lime-personal project is a personal portfolio application designed to showcase Kavita Joshi's individuality, skills, projects, and personality. This application will serve as a versatile platform for presenting information to a broad audience, including potential employers, clients, and general viewers. The system requirements have been carefully defined to align with Kavita's vision for a general-purpose portfolio that is both engaging and professional.

2. System Overview

The lime-personal application will provide a visually appealing and user-friendly interface to highlight Kavita Joshi's professional and personal achievements. It will include sections such as "About Me," "Projects," "Skills," and "Contact," ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience for visitors. The app will be accessible across web and mobile platforms, ensuring compatibility and responsiveness for users in Afghanistan and globally.

Additionally, the application will include a selective re-run capability to support user-triggered SRD regeneration. This feature will allow users to refresh specific sections of the SRD based on updated inputs or requirements, ensuring the document remains dynamic and adaptable to evolving needs.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to view an "About Me" section that introduces Kavita Joshi and provides a brief personal and professional overview.
• As a User, I should be able to browse a "Projects" section showcasing completed and ongoing projects with descriptions, images, and links.
• As a User, I should be able to explore a "Skills" section that lists Kavita Joshi's technical and soft skills.
• As a User, I should be able to access a "Contact" section with options to send messages or connect via social media links.
• As a User, I should be able to navigate the portfolio seamlessly across web and mobile platforms.
• As a User, I should be able to trigger selective re-run capabilities to regenerate specific sections of the SRD based on updated inputs.

4. User Personas

1. General User

• Description: Visitors interested in learning about Kavita Joshi's work, skills, and personality.
• Goals: Explore the portfolio, understand Kavita's expertise, and potentially connect for collaboration or networking.

2. Potential Employer

• Description: Recruiters or hiring managers evaluating Kavita Joshi's skills and projects for potential job opportunities.
• Goals: Assess Kavita's qualifications, view project details, and contact for interviews or discussions.

3. Client

• Description: Individuals or organizations seeking Kavita Joshi's services for specific projects or collaborations.
• Goals: Review Kavita's portfolio, understand capabilities, and initiate contact for business opportunities.

4. System Administrator

• Description: Kavita Joshi or a designated individual managing the portfolio application.
• Goals: Maintain the application, update content, and utilize the selective re-run capability to regenerate SRD sections as needed.

5. Creative Reference Stories

Based on the updated request for a new theme, the Deep Forest Organic story has been selected for its calm, natural, grounded, and sustainable mood. This design direction aligns with the goal of creating a warm and approachable portfolio that reflects Kavita Joshi's individuality and connection to her work.

Visual Direction:

• Mood: Calm, natural, grounded, and sustainable.
• Palette:
  • Background: Deep forest shadows (#0A1F1A) and dark olive greens (#1B3A34).
  • Surface: Rich fern greens (#2E5A4A) and mossy tones (#3C7A5A).
  • Text: Light sage (#DCE6D1) and muted greens (#B5C4B0).
  • Accent: Warm walnut browns (#8B5E3C) and muted earth tones (#A67C52).
  • Muted Tones: Soft natural whites (#F5F9F1).
• Typography:
  • Heading: Humanist serif with natural warmth, weight 500.
  • Body: Humanist sans-serif with comfort, weight 300.
• Layout: Low density with organic and breathable spacing.
• Motion: Natural and slow, with soft fade-in, wind-through-leaves effects, and gentle parallax.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette:

• Background: Deep forest shadows (#0A1F1A) and dark olive greens (#1B3A34).
• Surface: Rich fern greens (#2E5A4A) and mossy tones (#3C7A5A).
• Text: Light sage (#DCE6D1) and muted greens (#B5C4B0).
• Accent: Warm walnut browns (#8B5E3C) and muted earth tones (#A67C52).
• Muted Tones: Soft natural whites (#F5F9F1).

Typography:

• Heading: Humanist serif with natural warmth, weight 500.
• Body: Humanist sans-serif with comfort, weight 300.

Layout:

• Low density with organic and breathable spacing.

7. Signature Design Concept

The lime-personal homepage will feature a forest-inspired immersive design. The landing page will open with a serene forest scene, complete with rich greenery, soft shadows, and sunlight filtering through trees. The headline will appear gently, blending naturally with the environment, creating a calm and grounded first impression.

Interactive elements will include:

• Hover Effects: Buttons and cards will have a subtle organic glow, mimicking sunlight filtering through leaves.
• Accent Highlights: Warm walnut browns and muted earth tones will guide the user's attention to key areas like project links and contact buttons.
• Motion: Soft fade-in animations and gentle parallax effects will create a natural and welcoming experience.

The homepage will feel like stepping into a quiet forest, symbolizing Kavita Joshi's grounded and approachable personality. This unique design will captivate visitors and leave a lasting impression.

8. Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must be responsive and optimized for both web and mobile platforms.
• The system should load within 3 seconds on standard internet connections.
• Ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 Level AA).
• Provide secure communication channels for the "Contact" section.
• Maintain compatibility with modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• Selective re-run capability must be intuitive and secure, allowing users to regenerate SRD sections without compromising existing data.

9. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web.
• React Native for mobile app.

Backend:

• Python.
• FastAPI.

Database:

• MySQL or MariaDB (preferred for relational data).
• Alembic for migrations.

AI Models (if applicable):

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses.

AI Tools:

• Langchain.
• Litellm for LLM Routing.

Local Orchestration:

• Docker.
• Docker-compose.

Server-side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes.

10. Assumptions and Constraints

• The portfolio app will primarily target a general audience, with no specific industry focus.
• The application will be hosted on a cloud platform with scalable infrastructure.
• The design will prioritize calmness and professionalism over playful or casual aesthetics.
• Budget constraints will limit the use of advanced AI tools to essential features only.

11. Glossary

• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• CTA: Call to Action.
• LLM: Large Language Model.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
• Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Alembic: A lightweight database migration tool for use with SQLAlchemy.
• Selective Re-run Capability: A feature allowing users to regenerate specific sections of the SRD based on updated inputs or requirements.

This updated SRD ensures the lime-personal project is well-defined and aligned with Kavita Joshi's vision for a general-purpose personal portfolio application, incorporating a calm new theme and dynamic regeneration capabilities.