System Requirements Document for rapid-todo

1. Introduction

This document outlines the system requirements for the "rapid-todo" project, a full-stack task management application designed to help individual users manage their personal and work tasks effectively.

2. System Overview

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

• Domain Descriptor: Task Management

  • Source Evidence: The application is designed to help users manage tasks effectively.
  • Confidence: 0.9

• Product Intent: A task management application for individual users to manage personal and work tasks.

• Excluded Assumptions: Generic enterprise features and multi-user collaboration are not included.

• Custom Pages:

  • Task Management: Central interface for managing tasks, including adding, editing, deleting, marking complete/incomplete, organizing into categories/projects, setting due dates and priorities, filtering/sorting, and searching tasks.
  • Landing: A separate public entry required to orient and acquire users before they enter the durable, identity-bound task management workflow.
  • Authentication: Required for account sign-up, login, and session access.

• Access: Application-owned identity is required for durable, privately owned task records.

• Behavior Contracts:

  • Manage Tasks: Users can add, edit, delete, and mark tasks as complete/incomplete.
  • Organize Tasks: Users can organize tasks into categories/projects.
  • Set Task Attributes: Users can set due dates and priority levels.
  • Filter and Sort Tasks: Users can filter or sort tasks by various criteria.
  • Search Tasks: Users can search tasks by title.

2b. Page Content and Component Coverage

• Task Management Page:

  • Information: Task details, categories, due dates, priority levels.
  • Actions: Add, edit, delete, mark complete/incomplete, organize, set attributes, filter/sort, search.
  • States: Empty, loading, success, error.
  • Components: Task list, category/project organizer, attribute setter, filter/sort interface, search bar.

• Landing Page:

  • Purpose: Orient and acquire users.
  • Components: Introduction to the app, sign-up/login prompts.

• Authentication Page:

  • Purpose: Manage user authentication.
  • Components: Login form, sign-up form, password recovery.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As an individual user, I should be able to add tasks to my task list. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to edit tasks in my task list. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to delete tasks from my task list. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to mark tasks as complete or incomplete. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to organize tasks into categories or projects. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to set due dates and priority levels for tasks. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to filter and sort tasks by status, category, priority, or due date. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to search tasks by title. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to use optional features like recurring tasks, subtasks/checklists, reminders/notifications, drag-and-drop reordering, and dark mode. explicit
• As an individual user, I should be able to sign up, log in, and manage my session. required_inference

4. User Personas

• Individual Users Managing Tasks: The app is designed for users to manage their personal and work tasks.

5. Core User Flows

Individual User Task Management Flow

1. Landing Page: User accesses the app and is introduced to its features.
2. Authentication Page: User signs up or logs in to access their task management interface.
3. Task Management Page: User manages tasks by adding, editing, deleting, marking complete/incomplete, organizing, setting attributes, filtering/sorting, and searching.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Primary: #007BFF (blue)
• Primary Light: #66B2FF
• Secondary: #6C757D (gray)
• Accent: #28A745 (green)
• Highlight: #FFC107 (yellow)
• Background: #F8F9FA (light gray)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (white)
• Text: #212529 (dark gray)
• Text Muted: #6C757D (gray)
• Border: #DEE2E6 (light gray)

7. Signature Design Concept

The "Task Management" page will feature a minimal and clean design, focusing on usability and clarity. The interface will use a card-based layout for tasks, with clear typography and ample white space to ensure readability. The color palette will provide a professional and modern look, with interactive elements highlighted using the accent color. The design will support both light and dark modes to enhance user comfort.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Task Management Page: Animated interaction model with moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions for interactive elements. This will provide a polished user experience while maintaining clarity and usability.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• No additional non-functional requirements were inferred beyond those necessary for the stated functional behaviors.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Node/Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Yes, with login/signup

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The application is designed for individual users and does not support multi-user collaboration.
• Optional features like recurring tasks, subtasks, reminders, and dark mode are not mandatory for the initial release.

12. Glossary

• Task Management: The process of managing a task through its lifecycle.
• Category/Project: A grouping of tasks based on a common theme or goal.
• Priority Level: An indicator of the importance of a task.
• Authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a user.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements for the "rapid-todo" project, ensuring all necessary features and functionalities are clearly defined and understood.