System Requirements Document (SRD)

meta-application

1. Introduction

The meta-application is a two-page todo application designed to provide users with a simple and intuitive interface for managing tasks and organizing them into categories. This project is tailored for Monin Modi, based in the US, and incorporates locale-specific defaults such as US time zones and date formats (MM/DD/YYYY). The application aims to balance minimalism with functionality, ensuring users can focus on their tasks without unnecessary distractions.

2. System Overview

The meta-application consists of two primary pages:

1. Task List Page: This page allows users to view, create, edit, and delete tasks.
2. Categories/Settings Page: This page enables users to organize tasks into categories and manage application settings.

The application will be built with a focus on usability, responsiveness, and a clean design aesthetic. It will support both desktop and mobile platforms, ensuring accessibility for all users.

3. Functional Requirements

Task List Page

• As a User, I should be able to view a list of all tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to create a new task.
• As a User, I should be able to edit an existing task.
• As a User, I should be able to delete a task.
• As a User, I should be able to mark a task as complete or incomplete.

Categories/Settings Page

• As a User, I should be able to create a new category.
• As a User, I should be able to assign tasks to categories.
• As a User, I should be able to edit or delete categories.
• As a User, I should be able to adjust application settings (e.g., theme, notifications).

4. User Personas

1. User:

   • Primary user of the application.
   • Can create, edit, delete, and organize tasks.
   • Can manage categories and adjust settings.

2. Guest (Optional for future iterations):

   • A user who can view tasks but cannot make changes.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The meta-application will feature a modern and calming color palette to enhance user focus and reduce visual fatigue:

• Background: #F7F9FC (Soft White)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #2C3E50 (Dark Navy)
• Accent: #3498DB (Sky Blue)
• Muted: #BDC3C7 (Light Gray)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Task Universe

The homepage (Task List Page) will feature a dynamic, interactive task universe. Each task will appear as a floating "planet" in a 3D space. Users can drag, zoom, and rotate the universe to explore their tasks. Completed tasks will subtly fade into the background, while active tasks will glow with a soft blue accent.

Key interactions:

• Clicking on a task "planet" will open a modal for editing or viewing details.
• Dragging a task into a "category orbit" will automatically assign it to that category.
• A calming ambient animation of stars and subtle color shifts will create a serene atmosphere.

The Categories/Settings Page will adopt a more traditional layout but will retain the cosmic theme with subtle animations and transitions.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must load within 2 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• The interface must be responsive and accessible on devices with screen sizes ranging from 4 inches to 27 inches.
• The application must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.
• All user data must be securely stored and encrypted.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for mobile app

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL with Alembic for migrations

AI Tools (Optional for future iterations)

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will initially support only English (US) as the default language.
• User authentication and advanced features (e.g., notifications) are out of scope for the initial release.
• The application will be deployed on a cloud platform with a scalable infrastructure.

10. Glossary

• Task: An individual item that the user wants to track or complete.
• Category: A grouping mechanism for organizing tasks.
• Modal: A pop-up interface element used for editing or viewing task details.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a standard for ensuring web accessibility.