space-todo System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "space-todo" project, a simple and efficient personal todo application designed to help users manage their tasks effectively. This document will serve as a guide for the development and design phases of the project.

System Overview

The "space-todo" application is a personal task management tool aimed at providing users with a straightforward and user-friendly interface to manage their daily tasks. The application will focus on simplicity, offering essential features for task management without unnecessary complexity. The primary goal is to create an intuitive experience that allows users to easily add, view, and manage their tasks.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to add new tasks to my todo list.
• As a User, I should be able to view all my tasks in a list format.
• As a User, I should be able to mark tasks as completed.
• As a User, I should be able to delete tasks from my list.

User Personas

• User: The primary persona for this application. This individual seeks a simple and efficient way to manage personal tasks without the need for complex features or team collaboration tools.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #4A90E2 (a calming blue to represent clarity and focus)
• primary_light: #A6C8FF (a lighter blue for hover states and secondary UI elements)
• secondary: #FF6F61 (a vibrant coral for headlines and emphasis)
• accent: #FFD700 (a bright gold for call-to-action buttons and active states)
• highlight: #FFA500 (a warm orange for hover states and notifications)
• bg: #F5F5F5 (a light grey for the background to ensure readability)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) (a soft white for card and panel backgrounds)
• text: #333333 (a dark grey for primary text and headings)
• text_muted: #777777 (a muted grey for secondary text and labels)
• border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) (a subtle border color for UI elements)

Signature Design Concept

For the "space-todo" application, the homepage will feature an interactive galaxy map where each star represents a task. Users can click on a star to open a task card, drag to rotate the galaxy, and hover to highlight connections between tasks. This concept will be brought to life using @react-three/fiber and @react-three/drei for the 3D environment, creating an engaging and memorable user experience. The galaxy map will provide a visual representation of tasks, making task management not only functional but also visually stimulating.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will employ a "parallax" interaction model, providing a layered depth effect as users scroll through the page. Decorative elements like atmospheric blobs and distant shapes will move at different speeds, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. Internal pages, such as the task list and settings, will use a "static" interaction model to prioritize layout clarity and reading speed.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should load quickly and perform efficiently on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The user interface should be intuitive and easy to navigate.
• The application should be accessible, adhering to WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• Local Orchestration: Docker and docker-compose

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application is intended for personal use, not for team collaboration.
• The design will focus on simplicity and ease of use.
• The application will be developed with scalability in mind, allowing for future feature expansions.

Glossary

• Task: An item on the user's todo list that can be added, viewed, completed, or deleted.
• User Interface (UI): The visual elements through which a user interacts with the application.
• WCAG 2.1: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of recommendations for making web content more accessible.

This document outlines the foundational requirements and design concepts for the "space-todo" application, ensuring a clear path forward for development and design.