System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: mars-pages

1. Introduction

The mars-pages project is a tourism-focused application designed to provide users with a comprehensive guide to exploring Bali. The app offers categorized recommendations for accommodations, dining, and attractions, ensuring inclusivity for various budgets. With an interactive map and a personalized user experience, mars-pages aims to enhance the way tourists discover and navigate Bali.

This document outlines the system requirements for mars-pages, including functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications.

2. System Overview

The mars-pages application is a mobile and web-based platform that allows users to:

• Discover accommodations and dining options categorized by budget.
• Explore Bali's attractions through an interactive map.
• Access personalized recommendations and features after logging in.

The system is designed to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience while maintaining secure access to protected features.

Key features include:

• A user-friendly interface with a vibrant and tropical theme.
• Secure authentication to access personalized content.
• Interactive map functionality for exploring attractions.

The app will cater to both local and international tourists, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.

3. Functional Requirements

Authentication and Access Control

• As a User, I should be able to sign up or log in to access the app's features.
• As a User, I should not be able to access protected features (e.g., accommodations, dining, map) without logging in.

Home/Welcome Page

• As a Guest, I should be able to view a welcome page with an overview of the app's features.

Places to Stay

• As a User, I should be able to view accommodations categorized as budget, medium, or expensive.

Places to Eat

• As a User, I should be able to view dining options categorized as budget or medium to expensive.

Explore (Interactive Map)

• As a User, I should be able to explore attractions using an interactive map.

4. User Personas

Guest

• Description: A first-time visitor to the app who has not yet signed up or logged in.
• Access: Can only view the welcome page.

Registered User

• Description: A user who has signed up and logged in to the app.
• Access: Can access all features, including accommodations, dining, and the interactive map.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The mars-pages app will feature a vibrant, tropical-inspired color palette to reflect the essence of Bali.

• Background: #FDF6E3 (Soft Sand Beige)
• Surface: #FFE4B5 (Warm Peach)
• Text: #2C3E50 (Deep Ocean Blue)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Sunset Coral)
• Muted Tones: #B2BABB (Calm Gray)

This palette creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while maintaining readability and usability.

6. Signature Design Concept

The mars-pages app will feature an interactive tropical island homepage as its signature design concept.

Concept Details:

• Visuals: The homepage will resemble a 3D tropical island with animated palm trees, waves, and birds.
• Navigation: Users can interact with the island by tapping or clicking on different areas to access features. For example:
  • A beach hut for "Places to Stay."
  • A food stall for "Places to Eat."
  • A mountain trail for "Explore."
• Animations: Smooth transitions between sections, with elements like waves gently moving and birds flying across the screen.
• Micro-Interactions: Hover effects and subtle sound effects (e.g., ocean waves, chirping birds) to enhance engagement.

This design will create a memorable first impression and immerse users in the tropical theme of the app.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The app should load within 2 seconds on a standard 4G connection.
• Scalability: The system should support up to 100,000 concurrent users.
• Security: User data must be encrypted, and authentication should comply with industry standards (e.g., OAuth 2.0).
• Localization: The app should support English as the default language, with options for other languages in future updates.
• Accessibility: The app should comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

Orchestration

• Docker for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will have internet access while using the app.
• The app will initially target English-speaking users.

Constraints

• The app must comply with Australian data privacy laws.
• Budget constraints may limit the use of advanced AI features in the initial release.

10. Glossary

• Guest: A user who has not logged in to the app.
• Registered User: A user who has signed up and logged in to the app.
• Interactive Map: A feature that allows users to explore attractions visually on a map.
• OAuth 2.0: An industry-standard protocol for secure authentication.
• WCAG 2.1 AA: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, ensuring the app is accessible to users with disabilities.