System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: pearl-ecommerce

1. Introduction

The pearl-ecommerce project, branded as "Meika," is an e-commerce platform designed to cater to parents and gift-givers seeking high-quality, cloth-based toys, animals, kids' apparel, and accessories. The platform aims to provide a playful, engaging, and seamless shopping experience for its users.

This document outlines the system requirements for the development of the Meika e-commerce website, ensuring it meets the needs of its target audience while maintaining a user-friendly and visually appealing design.

The project is tailored for Priya Agrawal, based in India, and incorporates locale-specific defaults such as INR currency, IST timezone, and culturally relevant design elements.

2. System Overview

The Meika platform will serve as a one-stop shop for parents and gift-givers looking for unique, cloth-based toys and accessories for children. The system will include:

• A visually appealing and playful design to attract parents and children.
• Features like product categorization, shopping cart, secure payment gateways, and user accounts.
• Support for both registered users and guest checkouts.
• A responsive design for web and mobile platforms.
• Support for selective re-run of individual components or steps for enhanced modularity and debugging.

The platform will prioritize ease of use, security, and scalability to accommodate future growth.

3. Functional Requirements

As a User:

• I should be able to browse products by categories like toys, apparel, and accessories.
• I should be able to search for products using keywords.
• I should be able to view detailed product descriptions and images.
• I should be able to add products to a shopping cart.
• I should be able to create an account to track my orders.
• I should be able to check out as a guest without creating an account.
• I should be able to make secure payments using multiple payment options (e.g., credit/debit cards, UPI, wallets).
• I should be able to view my order history and track shipments.

As an Admin:

• I should be able to add, edit, and delete products.
• I should be able to manage product categories.
• I should be able to view and manage customer orders.
• I should be able to generate sales and inventory reports.
• I should be able to selectively re-run individual components or steps for debugging and updates.

4. User Personas

1. Parent Shopper

Description: Parents looking for high-quality, safe, and playful products for their children.
Goals:

• Find unique and safe toys and apparel for their kids.
• Shop conveniently with secure payment options.

2. Gift Buyer

Description: Individuals purchasing gifts for children (e.g., relatives, friends).
Goals:

• Discover unique and thoughtful gift options.
• Use guest checkout for quick purchases.

3. Admin

Description: The website administrator responsible for managing the platform.
Goals:

• Maintain product listings and categories.
• Monitor and manage customer orders and inventory.
• Debug and update specific components or steps without affecting the entire system.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The Meika platform will use a soft, baby-like pastel color scheme to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for parents and children:

• Background: #FDF6F0 (Soft Peach)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #4A4A4A (Warm Gray)
• Accent: #FFB6C1 (Pastel Pink)
• Muted Tones: #B0E0E6 (Pastel Blue)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Storybook Homepage

The homepage of Meika will resemble an interactive storybook that unfolds as users scroll. The design will feature:

• Animated Illustrations: Playful, hand-drawn animations of toys, animals, and kids' apparel that move subtly as the user scrolls.
• Page Transitions: Each section of the homepage will feel like turning a page in a storybook, complete with a flipping animation and sound effect.
• Interactive Elements: Users can "tap" or "click" on elements like toys or apparel to reveal product details in a pop-up that feels like a speech bubble.
• Dynamic Backgrounds: The background will shift between day and night themes based on the user's local time, creating a magical and immersive experience.
• Pastel Color Integration: The entire design will incorporate the pastel color palette, with soft gradients and gentle transitions to evoke a baby-friendly, soothing aesthetic.

This design will make the website memorable and engaging, encouraging users to explore and shop.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website should load within 3 seconds on a 4G connection.
• Scalability: The system should support up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• Security: All payment transactions must comply with PCI DSS standards.
• Localization: The platform will support INR as the default currency and IST as the default timezone.
• Modularity: The system should allow selective re-run of individual components or steps for debugging and updates.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

AI Tools

• Langchain

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will initially target the Indian market.
• The website will support English as the primary language.
• The project will adhere to a 6-month development timeline.
• The platform will not include physical store integration in the initial phase.
• Selective re-run functionality will be limited to admin-level access.

10. Glossary

• PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
• IST: Indian Standard Time.
• INR: Indian Rupee.
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System.
• AI Models: Artificial Intelligence models used for enhancing user experience.
• Selective Re-run: The ability to execute specific components or steps independently for debugging or updates.