System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: pure-silver

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document for pure-silver, a project dedicated to creating an elegant and functional website for The Silver Cafe, owned by Kanchan Mahajan in India. This document outlines the requirements and design concepts for the website, ensuring it meets the needs of the cafe's customers and aligns with Kanchan's vision.

The website will serve as a digital extension of The Silver Cafe, showcasing its menu, ambiance, and services while enabling online reservations, ordering, and customer reviews.

2. System Overview

The website for The Silver Cafe will be a modern, user-friendly platform designed to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations. It will include features such as:

• A visually appealing menu display.
• Online booking for reservations.
• Online ordering for takeaway or delivery.
• A section for customer reviews and testimonials.
• Contact and location details with integrated maps.

The system will prioritize responsiveness, ensuring seamless functionality across devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

3. Functional Requirements

Story Points:

• As a User, I should be able to browse the cafe's menu with detailed descriptions and images.
• As a User, I should be able to book a table online by selecting a date, time, and party size.
• As a User, I should be able to place an order online for takeaway or delivery.
• As a User, I should be able to leave a review and rate my experience at the cafe.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage menu items, including adding, editing, or removing dishes.
• As an Admin, I should be able to view and manage reservations.
• As an Admin, I should be able to process online orders and update their status.
• As an Admin, I should be able to moderate customer reviews.
• As a Guest, I should be able to view the menu, location, and contact details without logging in.

4. User Personas

Admin:

The cafe owner or designated staff responsible for managing the website's backend, including menu updates, reservations, orders, and reviews.

User:

Customers who visit the website to explore the menu, book tables, place orders, or leave reviews.

Guest:

Visitors who browse the website without logging in, primarily to view the menu, location, and contact details.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #F8F4F0 (Soft Silver White)
• Surface: #D9CFC3 (Warm Beige)
• Text: #4A4A4A (Charcoal Gray)
• Accent: #B89D8F (Muted Silver)
• Muted Tones: #EAE7E3 (Light Cream)

This palette reflects the elegance and warmth of The Silver Cafe, creating a welcoming and sophisticated ambiance for users.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Silver Plate Homepage

The homepage will feature a 3D interactive silver plate as the centerpiece. This plate will act as a navigation hub, with menu items, booking options, and other features displayed as clickable icons arranged around the plate's rim.

• Animation: The plate will rotate gently when hovered over, creating a dynamic and engaging effect.
• Transitions: Clicking an icon will trigger a smooth zoom-in effect, transitioning users to the selected section.
• Micro-interactions: Hovering over icons will display tooltips with brief descriptions.
• Background: A subtle shimmer effect resembling silver will animate across the background, adding depth and elegance.
• Mood: The design will evoke a sense of luxury and refinement, perfectly matching the cafe's name and identity.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• It must be responsive and optimized for all screen sizes.
• The system must ensure data security for user information and transactions.
• The website must support high-resolution images without compromising performance.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database RDBMS:

• MySQL (using Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

AI Tools:

• Langchain
• Litellm for LLM Routing

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• The cafe has high-quality images of its dishes and ambiance for use on the website.
• Customers will primarily access the website via mobile devices.
• The cafe operates within the IST timezone (Indian Standard Time).

Constraints:

• The website must comply with local regulations regarding online transactions and data privacy.
• Hosting and maintenance costs must remain within the cafe's budget.

10. Glossary

• Admin: The person managing the website's backend operations.
• User: A customer interacting with the website's features.
• Guest: A visitor browsing the website without logging in.
• Responsive Design: A design approach ensuring the website adapts to various screen sizes.
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System.
• AI Models: Artificial Intelligence tools used for enhancing user experience.