mango-todo System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "mango-todo" project. This project aims to develop a simple, single-page to-do application with a minimalistic design, ensuring users can focus on managing their tasks efficiently without unnecessary distractions.

System Overview

The "mango-todo" application is designed to provide users with a straightforward task management experience. The application will be a single-page web app, focusing on simplicity and ease of use. It will allow users to add, view, and manage their tasks in a clean and minimal interface.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to add new tasks to my to-do list.
• As a User, I should be able to view all my tasks in a single 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 list.

User Personas

• User: The primary user of the application who will manage their personal tasks using the app.

Visuals Colors and Theme

The color palette for the "mango-todo" project is designed to be fresh and inviting, aligning with the project's minimalistic approach:

• primary: #FFB703 (a warm mango yellow)
• primary_light: #FFD166 (a lighter tint of mango yellow)
• secondary: #023047 (a deep ocean blue for contrast)
• accent: #FB8500 (a vibrant orange for call-to-action elements)
• highlight: #FFB703 (a warm yellow for hover states and notifications)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white background)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) (a subtle white for cards/panels)
• text: #333333 (a dark gray for primary text)
• text_muted: #777777 (a softer gray for secondary text)
• border: rgba(200, 200, 200, 0.5) (a light gray for borders)

Signature Design Concept

The "mango-todo" app will feature an interactive, minimalist design concept that enhances user engagement through a dynamic task list interface. The homepage will utilize a "floating card" design where each task appears as a card that users can drag and drop to reorder. This interaction will be powered by framer-motion for smooth animations and transitions. The cards will have subtle shadow effects to give a sense of depth, and users can click on a card to expand it for more details or options. The design will be responsive, ensuring a seamless experience across devices.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The interaction model for the "mango-todo" landing page will be "animated." This will include moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions. The task cards will have spring physics applied to them, providing a tactile and engaging user experience. The design will prioritize clarity and simplicity, with minimal motion to keep the focus on task management.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should load quickly and perform efficiently on all modern web browsers.
• The user interface should be responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The application should ensure data persistence, allowing users to retain their tasks across sessions.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MongoDB for storing tasks
• Local Orchestration: Docker and docker-compose for development and deployment environments

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will be developed as a single-page application (SPA).
• The design will remain minimalistic, focusing on essential task management features.
• The application will not include advanced features like task categories or deadlines in the initial version.

Glossary

• SPA: Single-Page Application, a web application that interacts with the user by dynamically rewriting the current page rather than loading entire new pages from the server.
• Responsive Design: An approach to web design that makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes.
• Framer Motion: A library for creating animations and transitions in React applications.