System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: snowy-electronics

1. Introduction

The snowy-electronics project is an e-commerce platform designed for retail customers in India, offering a diverse range of electronics and trending toys. This document outlines the system requirements for the development of the platform, ensuring it meets the needs of retail customers and provides a seamless shopping experience.

The platform will cater to individual buyers looking for products such as mobiles, TVs, air conditioners, sound systems, mobile covers, computer accessories, laptops, and trending toys. The focus is on creating a user-friendly, visually appealing, and feature-rich website tailored to the Indian market.

2. System Overview

The snowy-electronics platform will serve as a one-stop shop for retail customers to browse, filter, and purchase electronics and toys. It will include features such as product search, filtering by price and brand, customer reviews, and a wishlist. The system will be optimized for mobile and desktop use, ensuring accessibility across devices.

Key objectives:

• Provide a seamless shopping experience for retail customers.
• Showcase a wide range of electronics and toys with detailed product descriptions and images.
• Enable secure and efficient transactions.
• Incorporate features like customer reviews and product filtering to enhance usability.

3. Functional Requirements

As a Retail Customer:

• I should be able to browse products by category (e.g., mobiles, TVs, laptops, toys).
• I should be able to search for specific products using keywords.
• I should be able to filter products by price, brand, and ratings.
• I should be able to view detailed product descriptions, specifications, and images.
• I should be able to add products to a wishlist for future reference.
• I should be able to add products to a shopping cart and proceed to checkout.
• I should be able to securely make payments using multiple payment options (e.g., UPI, credit/debit cards, net banking).
• I should be able to view and manage my order history.
• I should be able to leave reviews and ratings for purchased products.
• I should be able to receive notifications about order updates and promotional offers.

4. User Personas

Retail Customer

• Description: Individual buyers looking for electronics and toys for personal use.
• Goals: Find quality products at competitive prices, enjoy a seamless shopping experience, and access secure payment options.
• Pain Points: Difficulty in finding specific products, lack of trust in payment security, and limited product information.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The snowy-electronics platform will use a modern and vibrant color scheme to evoke trust, excitement, and professionalism.

• Background: #F5F9FF (Soft Ice Blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #1A1A1A (Deep Charcoal)
• Accent: #0078D7 (Bright Electric Blue)
• Muted Tones: #A3B4C4 (Soft Gray-Blue)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Product Showcase Carousel

The homepage will feature a bold, interactive product showcase carousel that dynamically highlights trending products.

• Design: A 3D rotating carousel where each product card "floats" and rotates into view. Hovering over a product card will expand it slightly, revealing additional details like price and ratings.
• Animations: Smooth transitions as the carousel rotates, with subtle glowing effects on featured products.
• Interaction: Clicking on a product card will open a detailed view with specifications, images, and an "Add to Cart" button.
• Color Shifts: The carousel background will subtly change colors based on the product category (e.g., blue for electronics, yellow for toys).
• Micro-interactions: Buttons and icons will have hover effects, such as slight color changes and shadow animations.

This design will create a memorable first impression and encourage users to explore the platform further.

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 during peak times.
• Security: Implement SSL encryption for secure transactions and protect user data.
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.
• Localization: Support INR currency and Indian timezone (IST).

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will cater exclusively to retail customers; no features for bulk buyers or businesses will be included.
• The website will primarily target Indian customers, with INR as the default currency.
• The system will be optimized for mobile and desktop use, but not for other devices like smart TVs or gaming consoles.
• Payment gateways will support UPI, credit/debit cards, and net banking, but not cryptocurrency.

10. Glossary

• Retail Customer: An individual buyer purchasing products for personal use.
• WCAG 2.1: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, ensuring websites are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
• SSL Encryption: Secure Sockets Layer encryption, used to protect data during online transactions.
• IST: Indian Standard Time, the timezone used in India.
• UPI: Unified Payments Interface, a popular payment method in India.