Sonic-Grossary System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

The Sonic-Grossary project aims to develop a comprehensive online platform for grocery shopping. This document outlines the system requirements for the Sonic-Grossary website, focusing on providing a seamless user experience for online ordering.

2. System Overview

Sonic-Grossary is designed to facilitate online grocery shopping for regular users. The platform will allow users to browse products, place orders, and manage their shopping activities through a user-friendly website interface. The system will support efficient order processing and provide users with a reliable shopping experience.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to browse the grocery catalog to view available products.
• As a User, I should be able to search for specific grocery items using keywords.
• As a User, I should be able to add items to my shopping cart for purchase.
• As a User, I should be able to view my shopping cart to review selected items.
• As a User, I should be able to modify quantities or remove items from my cart.
• As a User, I should be able to proceed to checkout to finalize my order.
• As a User, I should be able to enter delivery details and select a delivery time.
• As a User, I should be able to make payments securely through the website.
• As a User, I should be able to receive an order confirmation and receipt via email.
• As a User, I should be able to track the status of my order online.

4. User Personas

• Regular User: A customer who uses the Sonic-Grossary platform to purchase groceries online. They require an intuitive interface for browsing, ordering, and managing their shopping activities.

5. Core User Flows

• User browses catalog -> adds items to cart -> reviews cart -> proceeds to checkout -> enters delivery details -> makes payment -> receives order confirmation -> tracks order status.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #2E8B57 (Sea Green)
• primary_light: #66CDAA (Medium Aquamarine)
• secondary: #FF6347 (Tomato)
• accent: #FFD700 (Gold)
• highlight: #FFA07A (Light Salmon)
• bg: #F5F5F5 (White Smoke)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)
• text: #333333 (Dark Gray)
• text_muted: #777777 (Gray)
• border: rgba(200, 200, 200, 0.5)

7. Signature Design Concept

The Sonic-Grossary homepage will feature an interactive "Grocery Aisle" concept. Users will navigate through a virtual grocery aisle where products are displayed on shelves. Hovering over items will provide detailed information, and clicking will add them to the cart. The aisle will have a smooth scrolling effect, simulating a real shopping experience. This will be implemented using framer-motion for animations and react-three/fiber for 3D effects, creating an engaging and immersive shopping environment.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will use a "parallax" interaction model, providing a layered depth effect as users scroll through the page. This will enhance the storytelling aspect of the platform, making the shopping experience visually rich and engaging. Internal pages will maintain a "static" interaction model to ensure clarity and focus on functionality.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be responsive and accessible on various devices and screen sizes.
• The system should ensure secure transactions and protect user data.
• The platform should support high availability to handle peak shopping times.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB
• Containerization: Docker, docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will primarily serve users in India, with currency defaults set to INR.
• The system will operate within the IST timezone.
• The website will focus solely on online ordering and will not include in-store pickup options.

12. Glossary

• User: An individual who uses the Sonic-Grossary platform to purchase groceries.
• Cart: A virtual basket where users can store items they intend to purchase.
• Checkout: The process of finalizing an order by providing payment and delivery details.