meta-project System Requirements Document

Introduction

The "meta-project" is a to-do application designed with a single-page and minimalistic approach, tailored for personal use. The focus is on simplicity and efficiency, ensuring that users can manage their tasks without unnecessary complexities.

System Overview

The meta-project is a web-based application that allows users to manage their tasks efficiently on a single page. The application emphasizes a minimalistic design to enhance user experience by reducing distractions and focusing on core functionalities. This project is intended for personal use, providing users with a straightforward and intuitive interface to manage their daily tasks.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to add new tasks easily.
• As a User, I should be able to mark tasks as completed.
• As a User, I should be able to delete tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to view all tasks on a single page.

User Personas

• User: The primary persona for this application. This individual values simplicity and efficiency in managing personal tasks and prefers a minimalistic interface.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #2A9D8F (a calming teal)
• primary_light: #A8DADC (a lighter teal for hover states)
• secondary: #E76F51 (a warm coral for emphasis)
• accent: #F4A261 (a vibrant orange for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #E9C46A (a golden hue for notifications and active indicators)
• bg: #F1FAEE (a soft, off-white background)
• surface: rgba(233, 245, 248, 0.8) (a light blue-tinted panel background)
• text: #264653 (a deep blue for primary text)
• text_muted: #6D8299 (a muted gray-blue for secondary text)
• border: rgba(38, 70, 83, 0.2) (a subtle teal border)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the meta-project will feature an interactive "Task Galaxy" concept. Users will be greeted with a dynamic galaxy map where each star represents a task. Clicking on a star will open a task card, allowing users to interact with it directly. Users can drag to rotate the galaxy, providing a unique and engaging way to navigate through their tasks. Hovering over a star will highlight its connections, showing related tasks. This concept will be implemented using @react-three/fiber for 3D interactions and gsap for smooth animations and transitions.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will utilize a "parallax" interaction model to create a layered depth effect as users scroll. Decorative elements like atmospheric blobs and distant shapes will move at different speeds, enhancing the visual storytelling. The real content will scroll naturally, maintaining clarity and focus. This approach is ideal for creating a visually rich first impression while keeping the user experience intuitive and straightforward.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should load within 2 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• It should be responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The design should adhere to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application is intended for personal use, so scalability is not a primary concern.
• The design will focus on minimalism, avoiding complex features that could detract from the user experience.
• The application will be developed with a focus on performance and quick load times.

Glossary

• Task Galaxy: An interactive visual representation of tasks as stars in a galaxy, allowing users to navigate and manage tasks in a unique way.
• Parallax: A design technique that creates an illusion of depth by moving background images slower than foreground images as users scroll.