mint-project System Requirements Document

Introduction

The mint-project is focused on creating a website that provides comprehensive information related to cars. This document outlines the system requirements necessary to develop and maintain the website, ensuring it meets user needs and expectations.

System Overview

The mint-project aims to deliver a user-friendly platform where users can access detailed information about various car models, specifications, reviews, and related content. The system will be designed to handle a large volume of data efficiently and provide an intuitive interface for users to navigate and find the information they need.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to search for car models by make, model, and year.
• As a User, I should be able to view detailed specifications of each car model.
• As a User, I should be able to read and write reviews for car models.
• As a User, I should be able to compare different car models side by side.
• As an Admin, I should be able to add, update, or delete car information.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user reviews and comments.

User Personas

• User: Individuals interested in researching car models, specifications, and reviews.
• Admin: Personnel responsible for managing the content and user interactions on the platform.

Core User Flows

• User searches for a car model -> views specifications -> reads reviews -> writes a review.
• Admin logs in -> updates car information -> manages user reviews -> logs out.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1E3A8A (Deep Blue)
• primary_light: #3B82F6 (Light Blue)
• secondary: #F59E0B (Amber)
• accent: #EF4444 (Red)
• highlight: #FBBF24 (Gold)
• bg: #F3F4F6 (Light Gray)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8)
• text: #111827 (Dark Gray)
• text_muted: #6B7280 (Muted Gray)
• border: rgba(209, 213, 219, 0.2)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the mint-project will feature an interactive 3D car showroom using @react-three/fiber and @react-three/drei. Users can navigate through a virtual showroom where each car model is displayed as a 3D model. By clicking on a car, users can rotate it, zoom in for details, and view specifications in an overlay panel. The showroom will have dynamic lighting effects and smooth transitions powered by framer-motion, creating an immersive experience.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will employ a "parallax" interaction model. Layers of car images, specifications, and reviews will move at different speeds as users scroll, creating a sense of depth. Interactive elements will have hover transitions and spring physics for a polished feel, enhancing user engagement.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The system should be able to handle at least 10,000 concurrent users.
• The website should load within 3 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• The system should ensure data security and user privacy in compliance with GDPR.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, use alembic for migrations
• AI Models: GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• AI Tools: Litellm for LLM Routing
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

Assumptions and Constraints

• The system will be deployed in the Netherlands and must comply with local regulations.
• The website will primarily target users in the Netherlands, with content available in Dutch and English.
• The system will require regular updates to the car database to ensure information accuracy.

Glossary

• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation
• LLM: Large Language Model
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements for the mint-project, ensuring that all aspects of the system are well-defined and aligned with user needs.