System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: shadow-club

1. Introduction

The shadow-club project is a web-based platform designed to facilitate seamless interaction between club members and the public. It allows club members to upload and manage their activities while enabling the public to view, like, and engage with these activities. The platform aims to foster community engagement, increase visibility for club activities, and provide a centralized space for showcasing the club's initiatives.

This document outlines the system requirements for the shadow-club project, tailored to meet the needs of its target audience in India (IN). All requirements are structured to ensure a user-friendly experience for both club members and public users.

2. System Overview

The shadow-club platform will serve two primary user groups:

1. Club Members: Authorized users who can log in, upload activities, and manage their posts.
2. Public Users: Visitors who can register to like activities and view all public posts.

The system will ensure secure access for club members while providing an intuitive interface for public users. The platform will also include features to enhance engagement, such as activity likes and a visually appealing design to attract and retain users.

Key features include:

• Secure login and registration for both user groups.
• Activity upload and management for club members.
• Public visibility of activities with like functionality.
• A responsive design optimized for both web and mobile platforms.

3. Functional Requirements

Club Members

• As a Club Member, I should be able to log in securely.
• As a Club Member, I should be able to upload activities with descriptions and images.
• As a Club Member, I should be able to edit or delete my uploaded activities.

Public Users

• As a Public User, I should be able to register for an account.
• As a Public User, I should be able to log in securely.
• As a Public User, I should be able to view all public activities.
• As a Public User, I should be able to like activities.

4. User Personas

4.1 Club Member

• Description: A registered member of the club who actively participates in club activities and uploads posts to the platform.
• Goals: Share activities, manage posts, and engage with the public.
• Pain Points: Need for a simple and secure way to upload and manage activities.

4.2 Public User

• Description: A visitor who registers to interact with the platform by liking activities and viewing public posts.
• Goals: Discover club activities, engage with content, and express appreciation through likes.
• Pain Points: Desire for an easy registration process and a visually engaging platform.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The shadow-club platform will feature a unique and vibrant color palette to reflect the energy and creativity of the club's activities.

• Background: #1A1A2E (Deep Midnight Blue)
• Surface: #16213E (Dark Navy)
• Text: #EAEAEA (Soft White)
• Accent: #F05454 (Vivid Coral Red)
• Muted: #6C757D (Subtle Gray)

This palette ensures a modern, professional, and visually appealing interface that aligns with the club's dynamic identity.

6. Signature Design Concept

The shadow-club homepage will feature an interactive "Spotlight Stage" design.

Concept Details:

• Visual Layout: The homepage will resemble a stage with a spotlight shining on the latest featured activity. The spotlight will dynamically shift to highlight different activities as users scroll or interact.
• Animations:
  • Activities will "fade in" under the spotlight with a subtle glow effect.
  • Hovering over an activity will trigger a micro-interaction where the activity card slightly enlarges and displays additional details.
• Transitions: Smooth scrolling transitions will guide users through the stage, creating a cinematic experience.
• User Interaction:
  • A "Like" button will pulse gently when hovered over, encouraging engagement.
  • Public users will see a "Join the Club" call-to-action button that animates with a ripple effect.

This bold and immersive design will captivate users, making the shadow-club platform unforgettable.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must support at least 10,000 concurrent users.
• The system should load pages within 2 seconds under normal conditions.
• The platform must comply with data protection regulations in India.
• The design must be responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Public users will require an account to like activities.
• Club members will have pre-approved access to the platform.
• The platform will primarily target users in India, with timezone and locale settings defaulting to IST.

Constraints

• The platform must be developed within a 6-month timeline.
• Budget constraints may limit the use of premium third-party tools.

10. Glossary

• Club Member: A registered user with permissions to upload and manage activities.
• Public User: A visitor who registers to like and view activities.
• Activity: A post created by a club member showcasing an event, project, or initiative.
• Spotlight Stage: The interactive homepage design concept featuring dynamic activity highlights.