System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: snowy-restaurant

1. Introduction

The snowy-restaurant project aims to create a visually stunning and user-friendly landing page for a restaurant. This page will serve as the digital front door for the restaurant, showcasing its unique ambiance, menu, and services while providing an intuitive interface for reservations and online orders. The project is tailored to meet the needs of Manas Samanta and is designed with a focus on the Indian market, considering local preferences, currency (INR), and time zones (IST).

2. System Overview

The snowy-restaurant landing page will act as a central hub for potential customers to explore the restaurant's offerings. It will highlight key features such as the menu, chef specialties, ambiance photos, and reservation/online order functionality. The system will also include a mockup requirement, pre-resolved by an API supervisor, to ensure the design aligns with the restaurant's branding and user expectations.

Key objectives:

• Attract dine-in customers by showcasing the restaurant's ambiance and specialties.
• Promote online orders and reservations with seamless functionality.
• Provide a visually appealing and interactive user experience.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to view the restaurant's menu with detailed descriptions and prices.
• As a User, I should be able to make a reservation directly from the landing page.
• As a User, I should be able to place an online order for delivery or pickup.
• As a User, I should be able to view high-quality photos of the restaurant's ambiance and dishes.
• As a User, I should be able to access the restaurant's contact information and location.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update the menu, photos, and other content dynamically.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage reservations and online orders.
• As a User, I should be able to view a mockup of the landing page, pre-resolved by the API supervisor, to understand the design and layout.

4. User Personas

1. User (Customer)

• Description: A potential or returning customer exploring the restaurant's offerings.
• Goals: View the menu, make reservations, place online orders, and explore the ambiance.

2. Admin

• Description: The restaurant's management team responsible for maintaining the website.
• Goals: Update content, manage reservations, and oversee online orders.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The snowy-restaurant will feature a unique and inviting color palette that reflects the warmth and elegance of the restaurant.

• Background: #F5F5F5 (Soft Snow White)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Charcoal Black)
• Accent: #D32F2F (Crimson Red)
• Muted: #BDBDBD (Ash Gray)

This palette is designed to evoke a sense of sophistication and appetite, with the crimson red accent drawing attention to key elements like buttons and highlights.

6. Signature Design Concept

The snowy-restaurant landing page will feature a "Living Menu Experience" as its signature design concept.

Concept Details:

• Interactive Menu Display: The homepage will feature a dynamic, scrollable menu that reacts to user interaction. As users hover over a dish, a high-resolution image of the dish will appear alongside a brief description and chef's note.
• Ambiance Showcase: The background will feature a subtle, animated snowfall effect, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
• Reservation and Order Buttons: Prominently placed, these buttons will "pulse" gently to draw attention.
• Micro-Interactions: Smooth transitions and animations will guide users through the page, enhancing the overall experience.
• Mockup Integration: A pre-resolved mockup, approved by the API supervisor, will be embedded on the homepage, allowing users to visualize the design and layout.

This concept ensures that the landing page is not only functional but also memorable and engaging.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system should load within 3 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• The website should be responsive and optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• The system should support high-resolution images without compromising performance.
• The system should comply with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The restaurant management team will provide high-quality images and content for the website.
• The system will be hosted on a cloud platform with sufficient resources to handle peak traffic.
• The mockup requirement will be pre-resolved by the API supervisor and integrated seamlessly.
• The system will primarily target users in India, with INR as the default currency and IST as the default timezone.

10. Glossary

• Landing Page: The main page of a website designed to capture user attention and guide them to specific actions.
• Mockup: A visual representation of the website's design and layout.
• WCAG 2.1: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a standard for making web content accessible to people with disabilities.
• LLM Routing: Large Language Model Routing, a method for directing AI queries to the most appropriate model.