System Requirements Document for neon-serve

1. Introduction

The neon-serve application is designed to serve the Yobe Microfinance Bank (Yobe MFB) eLearning Center. Its primary purpose is to provide a platform where manuals, policies, and processes can be uploaded and accessed for reference and further reading by various departments within the bank. The application will use the attached Yobe MFB logo and adhere to the functional clarity inspired by Dieter Rams, ensuring a structured and efficient user experience.

2. System Overview

The neon-serve application will facilitate the upload and access of departmental manuals, policies, and processes for Yobe MFB. It will serve the following departments: Banking Operations, Fund Transfer, Customer Service, Cash and Teller, Compliance, Admin, Internal Control and Audit, Finance, and Branch Management. The application will prioritize functional clarity, using a structured layout and disciplined palette to ensure ease of use.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The application will be delivered as a web-based platform accessible to Yobe MFB staff. It will not include features beyond the upload and access of documents for the specified departments. The application will not support external access or integration with other systems beyond the scope of document management for the eLearning Center.

2b. Source Content Inventory

Not applicable as no content source directive was provided.

2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Home

• Logo and Branding: Display the Yobe MFB logo prominently.
• Department Navigation: Grid-based navigation with clear labels for each department.
• Hero Section: Central diagrammatic illustration with interactive hotspots for quick access to key sections.
• Primary Actions: Upload and access documents.
• Alerts and Notifications: Highlight important updates or changes in policies.

Department Page

• Document List: Display uploaded manuals, policies, and processes.
• Search and Filter: Allow users to search and filter documents by type or date.
• Upload Functionality: Enable authorized users to upload new documents.
• Document Details: Provide detailed view and download options for each document.

Upload Page

• Upload Form: Form to upload new documents, including fields for title, department, and document type.
• Validation and Feedback: Instant feedback on upload success or failure.
• Document Management: Options to edit or delete existing documents.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Yobe MFB staff member, I should be able to upload manuals, policies, and processes for my department so that they are available for reference and further reading. (explicit)
• As a Yobe MFB staff member, I should be able to access and read uploaded documents for my department to stay informed about current policies and processes. (explicit)
• As a Yobe MFB staff member, I should be able to search and filter documents to quickly find the information I need. (required_inference)

4. User Personas

• Yobe MFB Staff Member: Responsible for uploading and accessing departmental documents. Needs to stay informed about current policies and processes.

5. Core User Flows

Uploading Documents

1. Initiate Upload: Staff member navigates to the Upload Page.
2. Fill Form: Enter document details (title, department, type).
3. Submit: Upload the document.
4. Feedback: Receive confirmation of successful upload or error message.

Accessing Documents

1. Navigate to Department Page: Select the relevant department from the Home page.
2. Search/Filter: Use search or filters to locate a document.
3. View Document: Access document details and download if needed.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Palette: Background #F5F5F5, Surface #FFFFFF, Text #000000, Primary #FF8000, Accent #FF0000, Muted #CCCCCC.
• Typography: Headings in Archivo, body in Source Sans Pro, scale 1.25 modular.
• Shape Language: Rounded-rectangle controls.
• Layout: Strict modular grid.

7. Signature Design Concept

The Home page will feature a grid-based navigation with department labels at the top. A central diagrammatic illustration will serve as the hero, with interactive hotspots for key actions. Rounded-rectangle panels will highlight primary actions and alerts, using the orange accent color for emphasis.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Static
• Motion Tempo: Restrained
• Hero Dimensionality: Flat
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: Central diagrammatic illustration with interactive hotspots; instant feedback on interaction.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The application should load pages within 2 seconds.
• Security: Ensure secure access to documents with role-based permissions.
• Usability: The interface should be intuitive and easy to navigate.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Storage: Appropriate document storage solution
• Deployment: Docker/docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will only be accessible to Yobe MFB staff.
• Document uploads are limited to the specified departments.
• No external integrations are required.

12. Glossary

• Yobe MFB: Yobe Microfinance Bank
• eLearning Center: Platform for accessing departmental manuals, policies, and processes.