System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: retro-admin

1. Introduction

The retro-admin project is a dynamic e-commerce platform designed to provide a beautiful, attractive, and effect-rich user experience. This platform will cater to users in India, ensuring locale-specific defaults such as INR currency, IST timezone, and culturally relevant design elements. The project includes a robust admin panel for managing users, orders, and inventory, along with a reliable database for data storage. Python and Django will serve as the backbone of the system, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

This document outlines the system requirements for the retro-admin project, detailing functional and non-functional specifications, design concepts, and technical architecture.

2. System Overview

The retro-admin system is an e-commerce solution that combines a visually stunning user interface with powerful backend functionality. Key components include:

• User Interface: A modern, responsive design with engaging effects to enhance user experience.
• Admin Panel: A comprehensive dashboard for managing products, orders, and users.
• Database: A reliable storage solution using Django ORM with MySQL or MariaDB for structured data.
• Payment Gateway: Seamless integration for secure transactions.
• Scalability: Designed to handle increasing user traffic and data volume.

This system will empower businesses to efficiently manage their online store while providing customers with an enjoyable shopping experience.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to browse products with filters and search functionality.
• As a User, I should be able to add products to my cart and proceed to checkout.
• As a User, I should be able to create an account and log in securely.
• As a User, I should be able to make payments using integrated payment gateways.
• As an Admin, I should be able to add, edit, and delete products.
• As an Admin, I should be able to view and manage orders placed by users.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user accounts and permissions.
• As an Admin, I should be able to generate reports for sales and inventory.

4. User Personas

1. User (Customer)

• Description: Individuals browsing and purchasing products.
• Goals: Seamless shopping experience, secure payments, and account management.

2. Admin

• Description: Business owners or managers overseeing the e-commerce platform.
• Goals: Efficient management of products, orders, and users, along with data insights.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #F5F5DC (Beige)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (White)
• Text: #333333 (Dark Gray)
• Accent: #FF5733 (Vivid Orange)
• Muted Tones: #C0C0C0 (Silver Gray)

This palette reflects a retro-modern aesthetic, combining warm tones with vibrant accents to create an inviting and energetic atmosphere.

6. Signature Design Concept

Retro Terminal Aesthetic with Interactive Animations

The homepage will feature a retro terminal-inspired design, blending nostalgia with modern interactivity.

• Visuals: The landing page will resemble an old-school terminal interface, with green text on a black background and subtle neon accents.
• Animations: Content will "type itself" onto the screen, mimicking a hacker console. Hover effects will reveal additional details, and transitions will include glitch-like animations.
• Interactive Elements: Users can "type" commands into a simulated terminal to navigate the website (e.g., browse products, view cart).
• Micro-Interactions: Buttons and links will have a ripple effect, and product cards will "flip" when clicked, revealing details on the reverse side.
• Mood: The design will evoke curiosity and excitement, making the website unforgettable.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The system must handle up to 10,000 concurrent users without degradation.
• Security: Implement SSL encryption, secure authentication, and regular vulnerability assessments.
• Scalability: Support horizontal scaling to accommodate growing user traffic.
• Localization: Default settings for India, including INR currency and IST timezone.
• Accessibility: Ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance for inclusive design.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• Django

Database:

• MySQL or MariaDB (using Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Litellm for LLM Routing

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• Assumptions:

  • Users will primarily access the platform via desktop and mobile browsers.
  • Payment gateway integration will support major providers in India (e.g., Paytm, Razorpay).

• Constraints:

  • The system must comply with Indian data protection laws (e.g., GDPR equivalent).
  • Limited budget for initial deployment, requiring cost-effective solutions.

10. Glossary

• CRUD: Create, Read, Update, Delete operations.
• ORM: Object-Relational Mapping, a technique for interacting with databases using Python objects.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for accessible web design.
• SSL: Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol for encrypting internet communications.