System Requirements Document for opal-ebook

1. Introduction

The opal-ebook platform is designed to serve "concurseiros," individuals preparing for competitive exams, by providing a focused and organized digital reading experience. The platform aims to facilitate access to relevant ebooks and maintain user progress, ensuring a seamless and efficient study process.

2. System Overview

The opal-ebook platform delivers a structured and user-friendly environment for concurseiros to access and read ebooks pertinent to their exam preparation. The system supports user registration, login, and a personalized library, ensuring continuity of reading progress. The platform is designed with a focus on clarity and organization, leveraging a typographic infrastructure inspired by Erik Spiekermann.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The platform is exclusively targeted at concurseiros, with all functionalities and content tailored to their needs. The system requires user registration to establish a persistent identity, enabling the tracking of reading progress. Access to the library and reading functionalities is protected and requires user authentication. The platform is delivered as a custom UI with app-owned identity management.

2b. Source Content Inventory

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2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Purpose: Public entry point explaining the platform's purpose and benefits for concurseiros.
• Components:
  • Overview of platform features.
  • Call-to-action for sign-up.
  • Navigation to Sign Up and Login pages.

Sign Up

• Purpose: Allows concurseiros to create an account and establish a persistent identity.
• Components:
  • Form for user details (name, email, password).
  • Submission button to create account.
  • Success and error messages.

Login

• Purpose: Enables returning users to access their accounts and retrieve reading progress.
• Components:
  • Form for email and password.
  • Login button.
  • Password recovery option.
  • Success and error messages.

Library

• Purpose: Provides a catalog of ebooks relevant to exam preparation.
• Components:
  • Search and filter options.
  • List of available ebooks.
  • Access to Reader page for selected ebooks.

Reader

• Purpose: Reading interface that maintains the user's position in the ebook.
• Components:
  • Ebook display with navigation controls.
  • Bookmarking feature to save reading position.
  • Progress indicator.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Concurseiro leitor, I should be able to sign up for an account to establish a persistent identity and access the platform's features. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As a Concurseiro leitor, I should be able to log in to my account to retrieve my ebooks and reading progress. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As a Concurseiro leitor, I should be able to browse the library to find and access ebooks relevant to my exam preparation. (Provenance: required_inference)
• As a Concurseiro leitor, I should be able to read ebooks and have my reading position saved for future sessions. (Provenance: required_inference)

4. User Personas

• Concurseiro leitor: The primary user of the platform, focused on accessing and reading ebooks to prepare for competitive exams. Responsibilities include creating an account, logging in, browsing the library, and reading ebooks.

5. Core User Flows

1. Sign Up Flow:

   • User accesses the Sign Up page from the Landing page.
   • User fills in the registration form and submits it.
   • System creates an account and confirms registration.
   • User is redirected to the Library page.

2. Login Flow:

   • User accesses the Login page.
   • User enters credentials and submits the form.
   • System verifies credentials and grants access.
   • User is redirected to the Library page.

3. Library Browsing Flow:

   • User accesses the Library page.
   • User searches or filters ebooks.
   • User selects an ebook to read.
   • System opens the ebook in the Reader page.

4. Reading Flow:

   • User reads the ebook in the Reader page.
   • User's reading position is automatically saved.
   • User can bookmark specific sections.
   • User exits the Reader page, with progress saved for future sessions.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Erik Spiekermann
• Palette:
  • Background: #F6F3EE
  • Surface: #FFFFFF
  • Text: #000000
  • Primary: #FF0000
  • Accent: #007B00
  • Muted: #CCCCCC
• Typography:
  • Headings: Fira Sans
  • Body: Source Sans Pro
  • Scale: 1.25 modular
• Shape Language: Clear columns, generous margins
• Layout: Structured grid layout
• Imagery: Pictograms and schematic maps

7. Signature Design Concept

A full-viewport typographic hero on the Landing page, featuring a subtle grid background. Bold type and red accents emphasize key messages, guiding users to sign up or log in.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Static
• Motion Tempo: Restrained
• Hero Dimensionality: Flat
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: A composed typographic hero with red accents, guiding users through a clear and structured interface.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must load pages within 2 seconds to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Security: User data must be securely stored and transmitted, adhering to industry standards for data protection.

10. Tech Stack

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

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform is exclusively for concurseiros, with no other user groups supported.
• User authentication is required for accessing the Library and Reader pages.

12. Glossary

• Concurseiro: An individual preparing for competitive exams.
• Ebook: A digital version of a book, accessible through the platform.
• Persistent Identity: A user account that retains information across sessions.