System Requirements Document (SRD) for sharp-hello

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document (SRD) for sharp-hello, a platform inspired by Airbnb. This document outlines the requirements for building a comprehensive property rental and booking platform that replicates the features and functionality of Airbnb. The goal is to create a seamless experience for users, hosts, and administrators, enabling property listings, bookings, reviews, and more.

This document has been tailored for Anshika Sharma, based in India, and considers locale-specific defaults such as INR currency, IST timezone, and regional preferences.

2. System Overview

sharp-hello is a full-featured property rental platform designed to connect hosts and guests. It will allow hosts to list their properties, guests to search and book accommodations, and administrators to manage the platform. The system will include advanced search filters, secure payment integration, user reviews, and a robust dashboard for both hosts and guests.

The platform will be accessible via web and mobile applications, ensuring a user-friendly experience across devices. It will leverage modern technologies to ensure scalability, security, and performance.

3. Functional Requirements

The following functional requirements are defined as story points:

• As a Guest, I should be able to register and create a profile.
• As a Guest, I should be able to search for properties using filters like location, price, amenities, and availability.
• As a Guest, I should be able to view detailed property listings with photos, descriptions, and reviews.
• As a Guest, I should be able to book a property and make payments securely.
• As a Guest, I should be able to leave reviews and ratings for properties I have stayed at.
• As a Host, I should be able to register and create a profile.
• As a Host, I should be able to list my property with details like photos, descriptions, pricing, and availability.
• As a Host, I should be able to manage bookings and communicate with guests.
• As a Host, I should be able to view reviews and ratings left by guests.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage users, properties, and bookings.
• As an Admin, I should be able to monitor platform activity and generate reports.
• As an Admin, I should be able to resolve disputes between hosts and guests.
• As a User, I should be able to reset my password if I forget it.
• As a User, I should be able to contact customer support for assistance.

4. User Personas

Guest

• Description: A user looking to book accommodations for travel or other purposes.
• Key Actions: Search, book, review, and manage bookings.

Host

• Description: A user listing properties for rent.
• Key Actions: List properties, manage bookings, and communicate with guests.

Admin

• Description: A platform administrator responsible for managing the system.
• Key Actions: Oversee users, properties, bookings, and disputes.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The color palette for sharp-hello is designed to evoke trust, warmth, and modernity, aligning with the platform's purpose of connecting people and creating memorable experiences.

• Background: #F9F5F1 (Soft Beige)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Charcoal Black)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Coral Red)
• Muted Tones: #B0BEC5 (Cool Gray)

6. Signature Design Concept

The sharp-hello homepage will feature an interactive world map as its centerpiece. This map will allow users to explore properties visually by zooming into specific regions. Each property will appear as a glowing pin, and hovering over a pin will display a preview card with the property’s name, price, and thumbnail image.

Key Features:

• Dynamic Animations: The map will have smooth zoom and pan animations, creating a fluid and engaging experience.
• Time-Based Themes: The map's color scheme will shift based on the time of day (e.g., warm tones for sunrise, cool tones for night).
• Micro-Interactions: Clicking on a pin will expand it into a detailed property card with a "Book Now" button.
• Floating Navigation Bar: A semi-transparent navigation bar will float at the top, providing quick access to search, login, and other features.

This design will make the homepage visually stunning and highly interactive, leaving a lasting impression on users.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform should handle up to 10,000 concurrent users without performance degradation.
• Scalability: The system should be scalable to accommodate future growth in users and listings.
• Security: All user data and transactions must be encrypted and comply with industry standards.
• Availability: The platform should have 99.9% uptime.
• Localization: The platform should support multiple languages and currencies, with INR as the default currency for Indian users.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for coding and academic assistance
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose
• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will initially target the Indian market, with plans for global expansion.
• Payment integration will support major Indian payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Paytm).
• The system will comply with Indian data protection laws (e.g., PDP Bill 2019).

10. Glossary

• Guest: A user who books accommodations on the platform.
• Host: A user who lists properties for rent on the platform.
• Admin: A platform administrator responsible for managing the system.
• Property Listing: A detailed description of a property available for rent.
• Booking: A reservation made by a guest for a property.
• Review: Feedback left by a guest or host after a booking.