System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: starry-project

1. Introduction

The starry-project is a platform envisioned by Prathit Panchal from India, designed to deliver a unique and engaging user experience. The project aims to cater to a diverse audience while adhering to high standards of functionality, security, and creativity. This document outlines the system requirements for the starry-project, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals.

2. System Overview

The starry-project is a web-based platform that prioritizes user engagement, seamless functionality, and aesthetic appeal. It is designed to be accessible across devices and optimized for users in India, considering locale-specific defaults such as IST timezone, INR currency, and cultural preferences. The platform will feature interactive elements, robust backend systems, and a visually captivating interface to ensure a memorable user experience.

3. Functional Requirements

As User:

• I should be able to register and log in securely.
• I should be able to browse content intuitively.
• I should be able to customize my profile.
• I should be able to interact with other users through comments or messages.
• I should be able to search for specific content using filters.

As Admin:

• I should be able to manage user accounts (create, update, delete).
• I should be able to monitor platform activity and generate reports.
• I should be able to moderate content and enforce community guidelines.
• I should be able to configure platform settings.

As Guest:

• I should be able to browse publicly available content.
• I should be able to register for an account.

4. User Personas

User:

The primary audience of the starry-project, users are individuals who actively engage with the platform's content and features. They can customize profiles, interact with others, and explore the platform's offerings.

Admin:

Admins are responsible for overseeing the platform's operations. They manage user accounts, moderate content, and ensure the platform adheres to its guidelines and objectives.

Guest:

Guests are visitors who have not registered or logged in. They can browse publicly available content and are encouraged to register for a more personalized experience.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The starry-project will adopt a modern and celestial theme inspired by the night sky. The color palette will include:

• Primary Colors: Midnight Blue (#191970), Starry White (#F8F8FF)
• Accent Colors: Cosmic Purple (#6A0DAD), Nebula Pink (#FF69B4)
• Neutral Colors: Charcoal Gray (#36454F), Soft Silver (#C0C0C0)

The theme will emphasize elegance and mystery, with subtle gradients and glowing effects to create a sense of depth and wonder.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Galaxy Map Homepage
The homepage of the starry-project will feature a dynamic, interactive galaxy map. Users will be greeted by a vast, star-filled canvas that represents the platform's features as celestial bodies.

• Visuals: Stars will glow and twinkle, with constellations forming as users hover over them. Each star represents a feature or section of the platform.
• Interaction: Clicking on a star zooms into its "planet," revealing detailed content or functionality.
• Animations: Smooth transitions between sections, with stars pulsating gently to guide user attention.
• Micro-interactions: Hovering over stars triggers tooltips with brief descriptions.
• Color Shifts: The galaxy's colors subtly morph based on the time of day (e.g., warmer tones during sunrise, cooler tones at night).

This concept ensures the platform's first impression is unforgettable, blending creativity with functionality.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must support high scalability to accommodate growing user traffic.
• It must ensure data security and privacy, adhering to GDPR and local regulations.
• The system should maintain high availability, with a minimum uptime of 99.9%.
• The platform must be optimized for performance, with page load times under 3 seconds.
• It should be compatible across major browsers and devices.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database RDBMS:

• MySQL (preferred)
• Alembic for migrations

AI Models:

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.5 Opas for academic or coding work
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will primarily target users in India, with IST as the default timezone.
• The initial launch will focus on web-based access, with mobile app development planned for future phases.
• Budget constraints may limit the use of certain advanced technologies.
• The platform will not support any dark web-related functionalities, as per pre-resolved and denied requirements.

10. Glossary

• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, a legal framework for data protection and privacy.
• IST: Indian Standard Time, the timezone used in India.
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System, a type of database management system.
• LLM: Large Language Model, AI models designed for natural language processing.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
• Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

This document ensures the starry-project aligns with its vision while adhering to ethical and technical standards.