System Requirements Document for nova-stock

1. Introduction

The nova-stock platform is a stock market analysis tool designed to provide investors with advanced capabilities for researching and evaluating stocks. The platform aims to deliver a high-tech, immersive experience, leveraging cutting-edge design and technology to meet the needs of investors seeking comprehensive market insights.

2. System Overview

Nova-stock is a web-based platform that offers investors a suite of tools for analyzing stock market data. The platform is designed to be intuitive and visually engaging, with a focus on providing detailed stock metrics and analysis. It supports investor self-service enrollment and returning verification to ensure secure access to protected analysis workflows.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The platform is delivered as a web application with custom UI components. It requires investor identity verification for accessing protected features, ensuring that only authenticated users can perform detailed stock analysis. The system is designed to provide a seamless experience from initial exploration to in-depth analysis, with a focus on security and user engagement.

2b. Source Content Inventory

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2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Information/State: Introduction to the platform, its capabilities, and investor audience.
• Primary Actions: Explore platform features, navigate to login.
• Supporting Actions: View introductory video or demo.
• Components: Hero section with 3D visualization, feature highlights, call-to-action buttons.
• States: Loading, success, error recovery.

Login

• Information/State: User authentication interface.
• Primary Actions: Enter credentials, submit login.
• Supporting Actions: Password recovery, account creation link.
• Components: Login form, error messages for failed attempts.
• States: Loading, success, error recovery.

Dashboard

• Information/State: Overview of user-specific stock analysis and market trends.
• Primary Actions: Access detailed stock information, customize dashboard.
• Supporting Actions: View recent activities, notifications.
• Components: Interactive charts, stock watchlist, news feed.
• States: Loading, empty (no data), success, error recovery.

Stocks

• Information/State: List of stocks available for analysis.
• Primary Actions: Search stocks, filter by criteria, select stock for details.
• Supporting Actions: Add to watchlist, compare stocks.
• Components: Search bar, filter options, stock list.
• States: Loading, empty (no results), success, error recovery.

Stock Details

• Information/State: Detailed metrics and analysis for a selected stock.
• Primary Actions: View metrics, perform analysis, add notes.
• Supporting Actions: Share analysis, export data.
• Components: Metric charts, analysis tools, notes section.
• States: Loading, success, error recovery.

3. Functional Requirements

• As an Investor, I should be able to explore the platform's features anonymously on the Landing page to understand its capabilities. (required_inference)
• As an Investor, I should be able to log in to access my personalized Dashboard and continue my analysis workflows. (required_inference)
• As an Investor, I should be able to browse and search for stocks on the Stocks page to find companies of interest. (required_inference)
• As an Investor, I should be able to view detailed stock metrics on the Stock Details page to make informed investment decisions. (required_inference)

4. User Personas

• Investor: Responsible for using the platform to research and evaluate stocks. The investor interacts with all pages, from initial exploration to detailed analysis, requiring secure access to personalized data.

5. Core User Flows

Investor Flow

1. Landing Page: The Investor visits the Landing page to explore the platform's features and capabilities.
2. Login: The Investor navigates to the Login page, enters credentials, and gains access to the Dashboard.
3. Dashboard: The Investor views an overview of market trends and personal stock analysis.
4. Stocks Page: The Investor searches for stocks, applies filters, and selects a stock for detailed analysis.
5. Stock Details Page: The Investor reviews detailed metrics, performs analysis, and makes investment decisions.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Gleb Kuznetsov
• Palette:
  • Background: #0D0D0D
  • Surface: #1A1A1A
  • Text: #FFFFFF
  • Primary: #3B82F6
  • Accent: #E11D48
  • Muted: #4B5563
• Typography:
  • Headings: Orbitron — Wide, uppercase, tight tracking
  • Body: Space Grotesk
  • Scale: 1.5 modular, 60/40/24/18/14
• Shape Language: Full-bleed 3D scenes with floating glass panels and thin luminous strokes
• Layout: Radial layouts, asymmetric grids, floating data panels
• Motion: Continuous slow orbit with light sweeps and data streams

7. Signature Design Concept

A full-viewport 3D data visualization serves as the hero on the Landing page. The design features floating glass panels with thin luminous strokes displaying key data points. Electric blue and red glows highlight interactive elements, creating an immersive entry experience for investors.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• Motion Tempo: Cinematic
• Hero Dimensionality: WebGL
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: The hero features a full-bleed 3D scene with floating glass panels and data streams. As the user scrolls, data streams animate interactively, providing a dynamic and engaging experience. The scene is composed with a deep black background and electric blue and red accents glowing volumetrically.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must support secure user authentication and data protection to ensure investor privacy.
• The system should provide a responsive design to accommodate various devices and screen sizes.
• The platform must maintain high availability and performance to handle peak user loads.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Containerization: Docker
• Orchestration: Kubernetes (if required for deployment)

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform assumes investors have basic knowledge of stock market operations.
• The system is constrained to web-based delivery and does not include mobile applications in the current scope.
• Investor identity verification is required for accessing protected features.

12. Glossary

• Investor: A user of the platform who researches and evaluates stocks for investment purposes.
• Dashboard: The main interface where investors view market trends and personal analysis.
• Stocks Page: The section of the platform where investors can search and browse stocks.
• Stock Details Page: The interface providing detailed metrics and analysis for a selected stock.