System Requirements Document (SRD) for Steady-Design: Boovi Play

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document for Boovi Play, a premium OTT streaming mobile application designed to deliver a cinematic experience to users. Inspired by leading platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar, Boovi Play combines cutting-edge technology, modern design principles, and AI-driven features to create a seamless and immersive entertainment platform.

This document outlines the system requirements for the development of Boovi Play, ensuring clarity and alignment across all stakeholders.

2. System Overview

Boovi Play is a native Android application focused on delivering high-quality video streaming and personalized content recommendations. The platform will feature a sleek, modern UI with glassmorphism design elements and smooth animations. Key features include AI-powered recommendations, multi-language support, gesture-based video controls, and subscription-based monetization.

The application will cater to users seeking a premium OTT experience, offering features like offline downloads, live TV streaming, and smart search capabilities.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to watch movies and series in high-quality formats (480p, 720p, 1080p).
• As a User, I should be able to download content for offline viewing.
• As a User, I should be able to search for content using text or voice input.
• As a User, I should be able to filter content by genre, language, and type (movies/series).
• As a User, I should be able to add content to my watchlist.
• As a User, I should be able to view my watch history and continue watching from where I left off.
• As an Admin, I should be able to upload movies and series to the platform.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage categories and control user access.
• As a User, I should be able to interact with an AI chatbot for content recommendations.
• As a User, I should be able to subscribe to monthly or yearly plans for premium content access.
• As a User, I should be able to switch between multiple profiles within the app.

4. User Personas

Admin

• Role: Manages content, categories, and user access.
• Responsibilities: Upload movies, manage subscriptions, monitor user activity.

User

• Role: Primary consumer of content.
• Responsibilities: Watch, download, search, and interact with content.

Guest

• Role: Limited access user.
• Responsibilities: Browse content and watch free content.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #0B1E2D (Dark Blue)
• Surface: #121212 (Black)
• Text: #FFFFFF (White)
• Accent: #00C2FF (Bright Blue)
• Muted Tones: #3A3A3A (Gray)

Design Elements:

• Glassmorphism with soft shadows.
• Rounded cards (12–20px radius).
• Clean sans-serif typography (similar to Netflix UI).
• Smooth animations (fade, slide, scale transitions).

6. Signature Design Concept

Cinematic Glassmorphism Experience

The homepage of Boovi Play will feature a dynamic glassmorphism interface with a cinematic glow effect. The top carousel banner will showcase high-quality posters with subtle blur backgrounds and hover animations. Each section (Trending Now, Popular Movies, etc.) will have horizontal scroll cards that scale and glow on hover.

The splash screen will display the Boovi Play logo with a glowing animation and a progress bar that mimics a cinematic reel loading. The onboarding screens will feature interactive slides with parallax scrolling and vibrant visuals.

The video player screen will include gesture-based controls with glowing icons that subtly pulse when interacted with. The background will feature a dynamic gradient that shifts based on the content being played.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: Fast loading times with lazy loading for images and optimized video streaming.
• Scalability: Support for millions of users and concurrent video streams.
• Security: Secure login/signup with encryption for user data.
• Reliability: 99.9% uptime for video streaming services.
• Compatibility: Fully responsive UI across Android devices.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React Native for mobile app development.

Backend:

• Python with FastAPI for API development.

Database:

• MySQL for relational data.
• MongoDB for NoSQL data.
• WeaviateDB for vector-based AI recommendations.

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses.
• Claude 4.6 Opas for coding-related queries.
• Gemini 3.1 Pro for conversational AI.
• Google Nano Banana for image generation.

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM routing.
• Langchain for AI workflow orchestration.

Orchestration:

• Docker and docker-compose for local environments.
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will primarily access the app on Android devices.
• Content will be regionally and globally relevant.
• Subscription plans will be affordable and competitive.

Constraints:

• Limited initial content library for launch.
• Dependency on third-party APIs for video streaming.

10. Glossary

• OTT: Over-the-top media service.
• HLS: HTTP Live Streaming.
• Glassmorphism: A design style featuring translucent surfaces and soft shadows.
• AI: Artificial Intelligence.
• Firebase: A platform for backend services including authentication and database management.