System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: steel-car

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document (SRD) for steel-car, a project envisioned by Ramdatt Kushwaha from India. This document outlines the requirements, design concepts, and technical specifications for the development of a car website. The steel-car project aims to create a dynamic, user-friendly platform that caters to car enthusiasts, buyers, and sellers, providing a seamless experience for exploring, comparing, and interacting with car-related content.

The steel-car website will be tailored to the Indian market, incorporating locale-specific features such as INR currency, IST timezone, and culturally relevant design elements.

2. System Overview

The steel-car website will serve as a comprehensive platform for car-related activities, including showcasing car models, facilitating car sales, and providing information on car services. The system will feature intuitive navigation, visually appealing design, and robust functionality to ensure a satisfying user experience.

Key objectives:

• Provide detailed information about cars, including specifications, reviews, and pricing.
• Enable users to compare car models and make informed decisions.
• Facilitate car sales and inquiries through integrated forms and communication tools.
• Offer a visually engaging and interactive experience for users.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to browse car models with detailed specifications and images.
• As a User, I should be able to compare car models side by side.
• As a User, I should be able to search for cars based on filters like price, brand, and features.
• As a User, I should be able to view car reviews and ratings.
• As a User, I should be able to contact sellers directly via an inquiry form.
• As an Admin, I should be able to add, edit, and delete car listings.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user inquiries and respond to them.
• As an Admin, I should be able to generate reports on website activity and sales.

4. User Personas

1. User

• Description: General visitors to the website looking for car information, comparisons, and reviews.
• Goals: Explore car models, compare options, and make informed decisions.

2. Admin

• Description: Website administrators responsible for managing car listings, user inquiries, and overall website operations.
• Goals: Ensure smooth functioning of the website, maintain accurate car listings, and respond to user queries.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

The steel-car website will feature a sleek and modern aesthetic inspired by the automotive industry.

• Background: #1A1A2E (Deep Midnight Blue)
• Surface: #16213E (Steel Gray)
• Text: #EAEAEA (Bright Silver)
• Accent: #F05454 (Vivid Red)
• Muted Tones: #4E4E50 (Charcoal Gray)

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Blueprint Landing Page

The homepage of steel-car will resemble a blueprint/architectural drawing, emphasizing precision and engineering excellence.

Details:

• Background: A dynamic pencil-sketch animation of a car blueprint that evolves as users scroll.
• Interactive Elements: Users can hover over different parts of the blueprint (e.g., engine, wheels, interior) to reveal detailed specifications and features.
• Transitions: Smooth zoom-in and zoom-out effects as users navigate between sections.
• Micro-interactions: Buttons and links will animate subtly, mimicking the movement of gears or pistons.
• Color Shifts: The blueprint background will transition between shades of blue and gray based on the time of day (lighter during the day, darker at night).

This design will create a memorable first impression, highlighting the technical sophistication of the steel-car project.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website should load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• Scalability: The system should handle up to 100,000 concurrent users.
• Security: Implement SSL encryption and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Accessibility: Ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance for users with disabilities.
• Localization: Support INR currency and IST timezone.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

AI Tools:

• Langchain

Orchestration:

• Docker
• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will primarily access the website via desktop and mobile devices.
• The website will cater to the Indian market, with INR as the default currency.
• Admins will have technical knowledge to manage backend operations.

Constraints:

• Limited budget for initial development and hosting.
• Compliance with Indian automotive regulations and data protection laws.

10. Glossary

• Blueprint: A technical drawing representing the design and specifications of a car.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, ensuring accessibility for users with disabilities.
• SSL Encryption: Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol for encrypting internet communications.
• IST: Indian Standard Time, the timezone used in India.
• INR: Indian Rupee, the currency used in India.