System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: Trade Affair

1. Introduction

The Trade Affair project aims to create a robust, user-friendly, and visually appealing trading platform tailored for the UAE market. Inspired by the reference website Trade Affair, this platform will integrate advanced trading tools, including TradingView for real-time trading, while ensuring simplicity and reliability. The goal is to deliver a seamless experience for users to trade, analyze markets, and manage accounts efficiently.

This document outlines the system requirements for the Trade Affair platform, addressing functional and non-functional needs, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications.

2. System Overview

Trade Affair will serve as a comprehensive trading platform for users in the UAE and beyond. The system will feature:

• Real-time trading powered by TradingView integration.
• User accounts for personalized trading experiences.
• Admin tools for managing trades, updating content, and overseeing platform operations.
• Market analysis dashboards displaying live updates and trends.
• Simple and intuitive design to ensure accessibility for all users, regardless of technical expertise.

The platform will prioritize reliability, security, and scalability to handle high traffic and trading volumes.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to register and log in to my account securely.
• As a User, I should be able to view real-time trading charts integrated with TradingView.
• As a User, I should be able to execute trades directly from the platform.
• As a User, I should be able to analyze market trends using live dashboards.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage trades and update platform content easily.
• As an Admin, I should be able to monitor user activity and ensure system security.
• As a Guest, I should be able to browse limited market data without registering.
• As a User, I should be able to trigger selective re-run capability to regenerate specific SRD sections.

4. User Personas

1. User

• Description: Registered traders who use the platform to execute trades and analyze market trends.
• Goals: Seamless trading experience, access to real-time data, and personalized dashboards.
• Pain Points: Complex interfaces, slow updates, and unreliable systems.

2. Admin

• Description: Platform managers responsible for overseeing operations, managing trades, and ensuring system security.
• Goals: Efficient tools for managing content, monitoring activity, and maintaining system reliability.
• Pain Points: Lack of control, difficulty in updating content, and system glitches.

3. Guest

• Description: Unregistered visitors exploring the platform for market insights.
• Goals: Access to basic market data and a preview of platform features.
• Pain Points: Limited access and lack of personalized features.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #FAF9F6 (Soft Sand White)
• Surface: #EAE7DC (Warm Beige)
• Text: #2E2E2E (Rich Graphite Black)
• Accent: #FF5733 (Vibrant Coral Orange)
• Muted Tones: #C5C3C6 (Neutral Ash Gray)

Theme:

The design will emphasize simplicity and elegance, with a focus on clean lines, minimalistic layouts, and intuitive navigation. The color palette reflects professionalism and trustworthiness, aligning with the trading industry while incorporating a modern, UAE-inspired aesthetic.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Trading Universe

The homepage will feature an immersive 3D trading universe. Users will be greeted by a dynamic, interactive globe representing global trading markets. Each region on the globe will pulse with live trading data, and users can click on specific regions to zoom in and explore market trends in that area.

Key features:

• Animations: The globe rotates slowly, with glowing markers indicating active trading zones.
• Transitions: Smooth zoom-in and zoom-out effects when interacting with regions.
• Color Shifts: The globe's background subtly changes based on market activity (e.g., green for bullish trends, red for bearish trends).
• Micro-Interactions: Hovering over a region displays a tooltip with key market stats.

This bold design concept will make the Trade Affair platform unforgettable, engaging users from the moment they land on the homepage.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must handle up to 10,000 concurrent users without lag.
• Scalability: The system should be scalable to accommodate future growth in user base and trading volume.
• Security: Implement robust security measures, including encryption, two-factor authentication, and regular audits.
• Reliability: Ensure 99.9% uptime with failover mechanisms in place.
• Accessibility: The platform must be usable by individuals with varying levels of technical expertise.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL or MariaDB (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for coding and academic tasks

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• Docker-Compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will primarily access the platform from the UAE, with support for AED as the default currency.
• The platform will integrate TradingView seamlessly for real-time trading.
• Admins will have full control over trade management and content updates.

Constraints:

• The system must comply with UAE trading regulations.
• The platform must support high traffic without compromising performance.
• Development must adhere to the specified tech stack for compatibility and scalability.

10. Glossary

• TradingView: A financial visualization platform providing real-time market data and charts.
• Admin: A user role with elevated permissions to manage the platform.
• Guest: A visitor without an account, accessing limited features.
• AED: United Arab Emirates Dirham, the default currency for the platform.
• Docker: A tool for containerizing applications to ensure consistency across environments.
• Kubernetes: A system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Selective Re-Run Capability: A feature allowing users to regenerate specific sections of the SRD based on updated requirements.

This document serves as the foundation for the development of the Trade Affair platform. Amrish, your vision for a simple yet powerful trading experience is well-captured here, and we look forward to bringing it to life!