nova-game System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "nova-game" project, an educational math game web application designed for students from grades 1 to 10. The game will feature class categories and multiple difficulty levels tailored to each grade's curriculum, aiming to make learning math engaging and fun.

System Overview

The nova-game project is an interactive web application that provides a dynamic learning environment for students. By categorizing content according to class levels and offering varying difficulty levels, the game ensures that students receive a personalized learning experience that aligns with their educational needs. The application will be accessible via web browsers, making it widely available to students across different devices.

Functional Requirements

• As a Student, I should be able to select my class category (grade 1 to 10) to access relevant math content.
• As a Student, I should be able to choose different difficulty levels within my class category to challenge myself.
• As a Teacher, I should be able to track my students' progress and performance in the game.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update the math curriculum content for each class category.
• As a Parent, I should be able to view my child's progress and achievements in the game.

User Personas

• Student: Primary user who engages with the game to learn and practice math skills.
• Teacher: Oversees student progress and provides additional support or resources.
• Admin: Manages the content and ensures the curriculum is up-to-date.
• Parent: Monitors their child's learning progress and achievements.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1E90FF (Dodger Blue)
• primary_light: #63B8FF (Light Sky Blue)
• secondary: #FF6347 (Tomato)
• accent: #32CD32 (Lime Green)
• highlight: #FFD700 (Gold)
• bg: #F0F8FF (Alice Blue)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)
• text: #000000 (Black)
• text_muted: #696969 (Dim Gray)
• border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)

Signature Design Concept

The nova-game homepage will feature an interactive "Math Galaxy" concept. Upon entering the site, users will be greeted with a 3D galaxy map where each star represents a different math topic or challenge. Students can click on stars to zoom into specific topics, and dragging the mouse will rotate the galaxy, offering a sense of exploration and discovery. Hovering over stars will display brief descriptions of the challenges. This concept will be brought to life using @react-three/fiber for 3D rendering and gsap for smooth animations and transitions.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will utilize a "parallax" interaction model, creating a layered depth effect as users scroll through the page. This will be complemented by animated elements such as stars twinkling and planets orbiting, providing a visually rich and engaging first impression. Internal pages, such as dashboards and settings, will adopt a "static" model to prioritize clarity and ease of use.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must be responsive and accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• The system should support multiple concurrent users without performance degradation.
• Data privacy and security must be ensured, particularly for student information.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• 3D and Animation Libraries: @react-three/fiber, gsap

Assumptions and Constraints

• The game will be developed primarily for the Indian educational curriculum.
• Internet connectivity is required for accessing the game.
• The application will be hosted on a scalable cloud platform to accommodate varying user loads.

Glossary

• 3D: Three-dimensional, referring to the visual representation of objects in a space that has width, height, and depth.
• Parallax: A visual effect where objects closer to the viewer move faster than those further away, creating a sense of depth.
• React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• FastAPI: A modern, fast (high-performance) web framework for building APIs with Python.
• Alembic: A lightweight database migration tool for use with SQLAlchemy.

This document outlines the comprehensive requirements for the nova-game project, ensuring a clear path forward for development and implementation.