System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: storm-fitness

1. Introduction

Welcome to the storm-fitness System Requirements Document (SRD). This document outlines the functional and non-functional requirements for the development of the storm-fitness application, a fitness-focused platform inspired by leading fitness apps such as Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Nike Training Club.

The goal of storm-fitness is to empower users in Italy and beyond to achieve their fitness goals with ease, leveraging personalized workout plans, nutrition tracking, progress monitoring, and community engagement. This document incorporates recent updates requested by DD ED 2012, including food scanning capabilities and enhanced community support features.

2. System Overview

storm-fitness is a mobile-first application designed for iOS and Android platforms. It combines AI-powered personalization, seamless nutrition tracking, and an engaging community experience to help users stay motivated and achieve their fitness goals.

The system will include:

• AI-driven workout and nutrition recommendations.
• Barcode and image-based food scanning for calorie and nutrient tracking.
• Community forums, leaderboards, and private messaging for user interaction.
• Integration with wearable devices for real-time activity tracking.

The application will comply with GDPR and HIPAA standards to ensure user data security and privacy.

3. Functional Requirements

Core Features:

• As a User, I should be able to scan food items via barcode or image to track calories and nutrients.
• As a User, I should be able to participate in community forums to share progress and tips.
• As a User, I should be able to view leaderboards for challenges and competitions.
• As a User, I should be able to send private messages to other users.
• As a User, I should be able to create personalized workout plans based on my fitness goals.
• As a User, I should be able to track my nutrition and log meals.
• As a User, I should be able to monitor my progress over time with visual charts.
• As a User, I should be able to access beginner-friendly workout plans.
• As a User, I should be able to watch exercise videos for guidance.
• As an Admin, I should be able to moderate community forums and manage user accounts.

4. User Personas

1. User

• Description: Fitness enthusiasts of all levels who want to track their workouts, nutrition, and progress.
• Goals: Achieve fitness goals, stay motivated, and connect with like-minded individuals.

2. Admin

• Description: Platform moderators responsible for maintaining community standards and managing user accounts.
• Goals: Ensure a safe and engaging environment for users.

3. Guest

• Description: Visitors exploring the app before registration.
• Goals: Learn about the app’s features and decide whether to sign up.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

The color palette for storm-fitness reflects energy, health, and motivation:

• Background: #F5F5F5 (Light Gray)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (White)
• Text: #333333 (Dark Gray)
• Accent: #007BFF (Vibrant Blue)
• Muted Tones: #A9A9A9 (Muted Gray)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Fitness Dashboard with Dynamic Visuals

The homepage of storm-fitness will feature a dynamic fitness dashboard that evolves based on the user’s activity.

Key Elements:

• Animated Progress Rings: Circular progress indicators for workout completion, calorie tracking, and hydration goals. These rings will expand and contract subtly to create a sense of motion.
• Live Community Feed: A scrolling section showcasing recent posts, achievements, and challenges from the community.
• Interactive Leaderboard: Users can hover over names to see their achievements and send congratulatory messages directly.
• AI-driven Motivational Quotes: A rotating banner displaying personalized motivational quotes based on user activity and goals.

Micro-Interactions:

• Buttons will have a ripple effect when clicked.
• Progress rings will glow slightly when goals are achieved.
• Hovering over any community post will reveal quick actions like "Like" or "Comment."

This design will make the homepage visually captivating and encourage users to engage with the app daily.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The app must load within 2 seconds on average devices.
• Scalability: Support up to 1 million active users concurrently.
• Security: Ensure GDPR and HIPAA compliance for data protection.
• Availability: Maintain 99.9% uptime.
• Localization: Support Italian as the default language, with options for English and other languages.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL or MariaDB for relational data (exercise and nutrition tracking).
• MongoDB for community posts and messaging.

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses.
• Claude 4.6 Opas for coding and academic tasks.
• Google Nano Banana for image-based food recognition.

AI Tools:

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

Orchestration:

• Docker for local development.
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will have access to smartphones with cameras for food scanning.
• Community engagement will drive user retention.
• Wearable device integration will enhance user experience.

Constraints:

• Limited budget for initial development and marketing.
• Compliance with GDPR and HIPAA may restrict certain features.
• The app must support both iOS and Android platforms.

10. Glossary

• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, a European Union law on data protection and privacy.
• HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a U.S. law ensuring data privacy for health information.
• AI: Artificial Intelligence, used for personalization and automation.
• LLM: Large Language Model, a type of AI model for natural language processing.
• Docker: A tool for containerizing applications for consistent deployment.
• Kubernetes: A system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

This concludes the updated SRD for storm-fitness. Let me know if further refinements are needed, DD ED 2012!