System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: raven-zip

1. Introduction

The raven-zip project aims to deliver an intuitive and efficient platform for record discovery and search functionalities. Designed specifically for users in India (IN) and globally, the system will allow users to search records without logging in, filter by region, and interact with detailed title rules and legends. This document outlines the requirements and design principles for the project, ensuring alignment with user expectations and technical feasibility.

This document has been updated to include detailed UI design specifications for the search result page and navbar, along with confirmed functional requirements for Record Discovery and Search (Public) and Enhanced Record Discovery with Interactive Details features.

2. System Overview

The raven-zip system is a web-based platform focused on record discovery and search functionalities. It provides users with the ability to search records publicly, filter results by region (community, city, state, country, global), and interact with detailed title pages. The platform is designed to be responsive, interactive, and region-specific, offering a seamless browsing experience for users across various locales.

Key features include:

• Public record search without login.
• Region-specific browsing with default settings based on the user's location.
• Interactive and responsive title pages with detailed rules and legends.
• A visually appealing and user-friendly interface for search results and navigation.

3. Functional Requirements

Record Discovery and Search (Public)

• As a User, I should be able to search records without logging in.
• As a User, I should be able to filter search results by community, city, state, country, and global.
• As a User, I should see region-specific browsing as the default.

Enhanced Record Discovery with Interactive Details

• As a User, I should be able to view detailed title rules and legends.
• As a User, I should be able to browse records region-specifically, from local to global.
• As a User, I should experience interactive and responsive title pages.

4. User Personas

1. Guest User

• Can search records without logging in.
• Can filter search results by region.
• Can browse region-specific records.

2. Registered User

• Has access to advanced search functionalities.
• Can save searches and filter preferences.
• Can interact with detailed title pages and legends.

3. Admin

• Can manage records and search filters.
• Can update title rules and legends.
• Can monitor user activity and optimize search performance.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Suggested Color Palette:

• Primary Color: Deep Blue (#003366) – Represents trust and professionalism.
• Secondary Color: Vibrant Orange (#FF6600) – Adds energy and highlights interactive elements.
• Accent Color: Soft Gray (#F2F2F2) – Provides a clean and modern background.
• Highlight Color: Lime Green (#32CD32) – For active filters and buttons.

Theme:

The UI will follow a modern and minimalistic design with a focus on usability and accessibility. The search result page will feature a clean layout with prominent filters and interactive elements. The navbar will be sticky and responsive, ensuring seamless navigation across devices.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Galaxy Search Experience

The homepage and search result page will feature an interactive galaxy map where each star represents a record or region. Users can zoom in and out to explore records from local to global levels.

Key Features:

• Dynamic Animations: Stars twinkle and shift subtly as users interact with the map.
• Region-Specific Filters: Clicking on a star opens a detailed view of records for that region.
• Responsive Design: The galaxy adapts to screen size, ensuring usability on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Micro-Interactions: Hovering over stars reveals tooltips with record summaries.

The navbar will complement this design with a sleek, futuristic look, featuring glowing buttons and dropdown menus styled like constellations.

7. UI Design Specifications

Search Result Page

The search result page will feature the following design elements:

• Search Bar: Prominently placed at the top with rounded edges and a placeholder text ("Search records...").
• Filters Section:
  • Dropdown menus for filtering by community, city, state, country, and global.
  • Active filters highlighted with the Lime Green (#32CD32) color.
• Result Cards:
  • Each record displayed as a card with a clean layout.
  • Cards include a title, summary, and region-specific details.
  • Hover effect: Cards slightly elevate and display additional details.
• Pagination:
  • Pagination controls at the bottom with a modern design.
  • Active page highlighted in Vibrant Orange (#FF6600).

Navbar

The navbar will include:

• Logo: Positioned on the left, designed with the Deep Blue (#003366) color.
• Navigation Links:
  • Home, Search, About, Contact.
  • Links styled with hover effects (underline animation).
• Search Icon: A magnifying glass icon for quick access to the search functionality.
• Responsive Design:
  • Collapsible menu for mobile devices.
  • Dropdown menus styled like constellations for a futuristic look.

8. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must be responsive and accessible across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• The search functionality should return results within 2 seconds.
• The platform must support localization for region-specific browsing.
• The UI should adhere to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
• The system must handle up to 10,000 concurrent users without performance degradation.

9. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for web development.
• React Native for mobile app development.

Backend

• Python with FastAPI for API development.

Database

• MySQL or MariaDB for relational data storage (using Alembic for migrations).
• MongoDB for NoSQL storage.

AI Models

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses.
• Claude 4.5 Opas for academic or coding-related queries.
• Google Nano Banana for image generation.

AI Tools

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

Orchestration

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

10. Assumptions and Constraints

• Users will primarily access the platform from India, so region-specific defaults will be set to IN.
• The system will support English as the default language, with options for localization in other languages.
• The search functionality will prioritize speed and accuracy, with a maximum response time of 2 seconds.
• The platform will be hosted on cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability.

11. Glossary

• Region-Specific Browsing: A feature that allows users to view records based on their location (community, city, state, country, global).
• Interactive Title Pages: Pages that provide detailed rules and legends with responsive elements.
• WCAG 2.1: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, ensuring the platform is accessible to all users.
• AI Models: Artificial intelligence systems used for generating responses, images, and workflows.
• Orchestration: The automated arrangement and coordination of system components.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the raven-zip project requirements and design principles. Pritesh, feel free to share additional inputs or ideas to refine the system further!