System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: meteor-version

1. Introduction

The meteor-version project aims to refresh and rebuild the website for Peninsula Public Library, focusing exclusively on enhancing its look and feel. The goal is to create a simple, modern, and visually appealing design that aligns with the library's branding while maintaining a static structure for lightweight performance. This document outlines the system requirements for the project, ensuring a clear and actionable roadmap for development.

This SRD has been tailored to meet the specific needs of Matthew Polaniecki, based in the United States, and incorporates locale-specific considerations such as time zones (EST) and accessibility standards.

2. System Overview

The meteor-version project will deliver a static website for Peninsula Public Library with the following key characteristics:

• A modern, clean, and library-appropriate design.
• Static content delivery for lightweight performance and ease of maintenance.
• Featured sections for books and event highlights to engage users.
• A calming and professional color palette to reflect the library's essence.
• Simple navigation and intuitive layouts to enhance user experience.

The website will not include dynamic or interactive features such as event registration or book searches. Instead, it will rely on pre-resolved static configurations provided by an API supervisor to ensure consistent and reliable content delivery.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should see a modern and clean homepage that reflects the library's branding.
• As a User, I should see a featured section for books to highlight popular or new arrivals.
• As a User, I should see an event highlights section to showcase upcoming library events.
• As a User, I should experience simple and intuitive navigation across the website.
• As a User, I should experience a calming and professional visual theme.

4. User Personas

4.1 Library Visitor

• Description: General users who visit the website to explore books, events, and library information.
• Goals:
  • Discover featured books and events.
  • Navigate the website easily.
  • Experience a visually appealing and calming design.

4.2 Library Staff

• Description: Internal staff who may reference the website for public-facing information.
• Goals:
  • Ensure the website reflects the library's branding.
  • Verify accurate and up-to-date content.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The meteor-version project will use a unique, calming, and professional color palette inspired by the essence of a library.

• Background: #F5F5F0 (Soft Ivory)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #2E2E2E (Charcoal Gray)
• Accent: #4A90E2 (Library Blue)
• Muted Tones: #A3B4C4 (Soft Slate Blue)

This palette ensures a clean and modern aesthetic while maintaining a welcoming and professional vibe.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive "Bookshelf" Homepage

The homepage will feature a virtual bookshelf as its centerpiece. This bookshelf will display featured books in a visually striking way, with the following design elements:

• 3D Effect: Books will appear as if they are physically placed on a shelf, with subtle shadows and depth.
• Hover Animation: When users hover over a book, it will slightly "pop out" with a smooth animation, revealing the title and a brief description.
• Event Highlights Section: Below the bookshelf, a clean and modern card layout will showcase upcoming events with event titles, dates, and a short description.
• Typography: Elegant serif fonts for headings and clean sans-serif fonts for body text to evoke a sense of professionalism and readability.
• Micro-Interactions: Subtle animations, such as fading transitions between sections, will enhance the user experience without overwhelming the design.

This signature design concept will make the website visually memorable and engaging while staying true to the library's branding.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 2 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• The design must be responsive and optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• The website must comply with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
• The website must use static configurations pre-resolved by the API supervisor.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React: For building the static web interface.

Backend

• Python: For generating static configurations.
• FastAPI: For managing API supervisor logic.

Database

• MySQL: For storing content and configurations, with Alembic for migrations.

Local Orchestration

• Docker: For containerized development.
• docker-compose: For managing multi-container setups.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will remain static, with no dynamic or interactive features.
• All content will be pre-resolved and provided by the API supervisor.
• The project will adhere to a simple and modern aesthetic, avoiding overly complex or flashy designs.
• The website will be hosted in a US-based server environment to ensure optimal performance for local users.

10. Glossary

• Static Website: A website that delivers pre-rendered content without server-side processing for each user request.
• API Supervisor: A backend system responsible for resolving and delivering static configurations.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of standards for ensuring web accessibility.
• Alembic: A database migration tool for Python.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.