System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: raven-website

1. Introduction

The raven-website is a modern and visually stunning movie recommendation platform designed to cater to both casual movie watchers and serious cinephiles. The platform leverages advanced recommendation techniques, including content-based and collaborative filtering, to provide personalized movie suggestions. With a focus on user experience, the website will feature a fully responsive design incorporating glassmorphism, parallax effects, and neumorphism for an attractive and premium look.

This document outlines the system requirements for the raven-website, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals.

2. System Overview

The raven-website will serve as a centralized platform for users to discover, explore, and manage their movie preferences. Key features include:

• User Authentication: Sign-up and log-in functionality for personalized experiences.
• Movie Recommendations: Powered by content-based and collaborative filtering, improving over time using machine learning.
• Search and Filter: Advanced search capabilities based on genre, rating, and language.
• Watchlist: Users can save movies to their favorites or watchlist.
• Movie Details: Trailer previews, detailed movie information, and trending/popular sections.
• API Integration: Movie data will be fetched using APIs, with the API supervisor determining the most suitable API (e.g., TMDb or IMDb).
• Modern UI: Incorporating glassmorphism, parallax effects, and neumorphism for an engaging user experience.

The platform will be built using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, ensuring scalability and responsiveness across devices.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to sign up and log in to access personalized recommendations.
• As a User, I should be able to view movies categorized by genre, language, and rating.
• As a User, I should be able to search and filter movies based on genre, rating, and language.
• As a User, I should be able to add movies to my watchlist or favorites.
• As a User, I should be able to preview trailers and view detailed movie information.
• As a User, I should be able to see trending and popular movies.
• As a User, I should receive personalized recommendations based on my preferences and behavior.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage API integrations and ensure the platform fetches movie data from the most suitable API (e.g., TMDb or IMDb).

4. User Personas

1. Casual Movie Watcher

• Description: Enjoys watching movies occasionally and prefers trending or popular content.
• Needs: Easy navigation, trending movies section, and basic recommendations.

2. Cinephile

• Description: Passionate about movies, explores diverse genres, and seeks detailed information.
• Needs: Advanced search and filter options, personalized recommendations, and detailed movie info.

3. Admin

• Description: Responsible for managing API integrations and ensuring smooth operation of the platform.
• Needs: Tools to configure API settings and monitor system performance.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette:

• Background: #1A1A2E (Deep Midnight Blue)
• Surface: #16213E (Dark Sapphire)
• Text: #EAEAEA (Soft White)
• Accent: #0F3460 (Royal Blue)
• Muted Tones: #53354A (Muted Burgundy)

This palette reflects a cinematic and immersive experience, blending sophistication with modern aesthetics.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Movie Universe

The homepage will feature an interactive galaxy map, where each star represents a movie. Users can hover over stars to see movie titles, ratings, and genres. Clicking on a star will zoom into a detailed view of the movie, including trailers, descriptions, and related recommendations.

Key Features:

• Animations: Stars twinkle subtly, and the galaxy rotates slowly, creating a dynamic and engaging visual.
• Transitions: Smooth zoom-in/out effects when interacting with stars.
• Micro-interactions: Hovering over a star triggers a tooltip with movie details.
• Color Shifts: The galaxy background subtly changes hues based on the time of day (e.g., warm tones in the morning, cool tones at night).

This concept ensures the homepage is unforgettable and sets the tone for the rest of the website.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website should load within 2 seconds for optimal user experience.
• Scalability: The system should handle up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• Security: User data must be encrypted and comply with GDPR standards.
• Responsiveness: The UI must adapt seamlessly to devices of all sizes.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React
• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (preferred) or MariaDB for relational data.
• MongoDB for NoSQL data.

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses.
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work.

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing.
• Langchain for advanced AI workflows.

Orchestration:

• Docker and docker-compose for local development.
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• The movie API supervisor will determine the most suitable API for integration.
• Users will primarily access the platform via web browsers.
• The platform will cater to both casual movie watchers and cinephiles.

Constraints:

• The system must comply with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
• The design must prioritize responsiveness and performance.

10. Glossary

• Glassmorphism: A design style that uses transparency and blur effects to create a glass-like appearance.
• Parallax Effect: A scrolling effect where background images move slower than foreground images, creating depth.
• Neumorphism: A design style that combines flat design and skeuomorphism, creating soft, embossed elements.
• TMDb: The Movie Database, a popular API for movie data.
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, a legal framework for data protection and privacy.