opal-shopify System Requirements Document

Introduction

The opal-shopify project aims to create a comprehensive Shopify store tailored for the electronics market. This document outlines the system requirements necessary to build and maintain the store, ensuring it meets the needs of both the business and its customers.

System Overview

The opal-shopify project will provide a robust e-commerce platform for selling electronics. The system will integrate seamlessly with Shopify, allowing for efficient management of products, orders, and customer interactions. The platform will also include additional features such as project showcases, testimonials, and a contact form to enhance user engagement and trust.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to browse a catalog of electronic products.
• As a User, I should be able to search for specific electronic items.
• As a User, I should be able to view detailed information about each product.
• As a User, I should be able to add products to a shopping cart.
• As a User, I should be able to proceed to checkout and complete a purchase.
• As a User, I should be able to create and manage my account.
• As a User, I should be able to view my order history.
• As a User, I should be able to leave reviews and ratings for products.
• As a User, I should be able to view project showcases related to electronics.
• As a User, I should be able to read testimonials from other customers.
• As a User, I should be able to fill out a contact form to reach customer support.

User Personas

• Shopper: An individual looking to purchase electronic products.
• Admin: A person responsible for managing the store, including product listings, orders, and customer interactions.
• Guest: A visitor who can browse products but must create an account to make a purchase.

Core User Flows

• Shopper browses electronics -> adds items to cart -> proceeds to checkout -> completes purchase.
• Admin logs in -> updates product listings -> reviews orders -> manages customer inquiries.
• Guest visits site -> browses products -> decides to create an account -> becomes a Shopper.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1A73E8 (a vibrant blue to represent trust and technology)
• primary_light: #E8F0FE (a lighter blue for hover states and secondary UI)
• secondary: #FF6F61 (a coral hue for emphasis and links)
• accent: #FFD700 (a bright gold for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #FFA500 (an orange for hover states and notifications)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white background)
• surface: rgba(240, 240, 240, 0.8) (a light grey for card backgrounds)
• text: #333333 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #777777 (a softer grey for secondary text)
• border: rgba(200, 200, 200, 0.5) (a subtle grey for borders)

Signature Design Concept

The opal-shopify homepage will feature an interactive electronics showcase. Users will navigate through a virtual electronics store where products are displayed on dynamic shelves. As users hover over a product, it will animate with a 3D rotation, providing a detailed view. The background will feature a subtle circuit board pattern that shifts colors based on user interactions. This concept will be implemented using @react-three/fiber for 3D animations and gsap for smooth transitions.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will utilize a "parallax" interaction model. Layers of electronic components will move at different speeds as users scroll, creating a sense of depth. Key sections will feature scroll-triggered animations to highlight new arrivals and special offers. Internal pages will maintain a "static" interaction model for clarity and ease of use.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The system should support high traffic volumes, especially during sales events.
• The platform must ensure data security and privacy for all transactions.
• The website should load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• AI Tools: Not applicable unless specified

Assumptions and Constraints

• The store will primarily target the Nigerian market, with currency defaults set to NGN.
• The system will integrate with Shopify's existing APIs for seamless operation.
• The platform will be optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

Glossary

• Shopify: An e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems.
• Parallax: A design technique where background images move slower than foreground images, creating an illusion of depth.
• 3D Rotation: An animation effect that allows objects to rotate in three-dimensional space.