Sonic-Todo System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "sonic-todo" project, a minimalistic single-page application designed for personal use. The application will focus on providing a streamlined and efficient user experience for managing tasks.

System Overview

The "sonic-todo" application is a single-page web application designed to help users manage their personal tasks efficiently. The application will feature a minimalistic design to ensure ease of use and quick task management. The primary goal is to provide users with a simple interface to add, edit, and delete tasks without any unnecessary complexity.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to add new tasks.

User Personas

• User: The primary user of the application, who will manage personal tasks using the application.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #2A9D8F (a calming teal)
• primary_light: #E9F5F4 (a very light teal for hover states)
• secondary: #264653 (a deep blue for emphasis)
• accent: #F4A261 (a vibrant orange for call-to-action buttons)
• highlight: #E76F51 (a warm coral for notifications and active states)
• bg: #F1FAEE (a soft, off-white background)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) (a slightly translucent white for cards/panels)
• text: #1D3557 (a dark navy for primary text)
• text_muted: #A8DADC (a muted blue for secondary text)
• border: rgba(38, 70, 83, 0.2) (a subtle teal border)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of "sonic-todo" will feature an interactive "Task Canvas" concept. Users will interact with a dynamic grid where tasks are represented as sticky notes. These notes can be dragged and repositioned within the grid, providing a tactile and engaging way to organize tasks. The grid will subtly animate as tasks are moved, using framer-motion for smooth transitions. Hovering over a task will highlight it with a gentle glow, and clicking on a task will expand it for editing. This interactive canvas will make task management feel intuitive and enjoyable.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The interaction model for the "sonic-todo" landing page will be "animated". This will include moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions to enhance the user experience without overwhelming the minimal design. The task canvas will feature spring physics for interactive elements, ensuring a polished and responsive feel.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should load quickly and perform efficiently on modern web browsers.
• The design should be responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The application should maintain a high level of usability with a focus on simplicity.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: FastAPI
• Database: MongoDB
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will be used primarily for personal task management.
• The design will remain minimalistic to ensure ease of use.
• The application will be developed as a single-page application.

Glossary

• SPA: Single Page Application
• UI: User Interface
• UX: User Experience
• CTA: Call to Action

This document outlines the foundational requirements and design concepts for the "sonic-todo" project, ensuring a focused and user-friendly task management application.