System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: ultra-district

1. Introduction

The ultra-district project aims to create a platform that connects communities with local businesses and services, fostering engagement and boosting local economies. Inspired by Bhumi Chaudhary's vision and the functionality of the District app, ultra-district will focus on providing streamlined business listings, user reviews, and location-based recommendations.

This document outlines the system requirements for ultra-district, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals. The platform will cater to users in India (IN), with locale-specific defaults such as currency (INR) and timezone (IST).

2. System Overview

ultra-district is a web and mobile application designed to help users discover local businesses, read and write reviews, and receive personalized recommendations based on their location. The system will feature:

• Business Listings: Comprehensive profiles for local businesses, including contact details, services offered, and operating hours.
• User Reviews: A review system to build trust and transparency between businesses and users.
• Location-Based Recommendations: Intelligent suggestions tailored to the user's geographic location.

The platform will empower businesses to manage their profiles while ensuring users have an intuitive and engaging experience.

3. Functional Requirements

Business Listings

• As a User, I should be able to search for businesses by name, category, or location.
• As a Business Owner, I should be able to create and update my business profile, including details like name, address, contact information, services, and operating hours.
• As a User, I should be able to view detailed business profiles.

User Reviews

• As a User, I should be able to write reviews for businesses I have interacted with.
• As a User, I should be able to rate businesses using a star-based system (e.g., 1-5 stars).
• As a User, I should be able to view reviews and ratings for businesses.

Location-Based Recommendations

• As a User, I should be able to receive recommendations for businesses near my current location.
• As a User, I should be able to filter recommendations based on categories (e.g., restaurants, shops, services).
• As a User, I should be able to enable or disable location tracking for personalized recommendations.

4. User Personas

1. User

• Description: General users who browse the platform to find local businesses, read reviews, and receive recommendations.
• Goals: Discover businesses, write reviews, and get personalized suggestions.

2. Business Owner

• Description: Local business owners who manage their profiles and interact with users through reviews and ratings.
• Goals: Promote their business, update profile information, and respond to user reviews.

3. Admin

• Description: System administrators who oversee platform operations, manage user accounts, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Goals: Maintain system integrity, resolve disputes, and monitor platform activity.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The ultra-district platform will feature a vibrant yet professional color scheme that reflects community engagement and trust.

• Background: #F9F9F9 (Soft White)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Deep Charcoal)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Warm Coral)
• Muted Tones: #B0BEC5 (Cool Gray)

Theme

The theme will emphasize simplicity, clarity, and accessibility, ensuring users can navigate the platform effortlessly.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive City Map Homepage

The ultra-district homepage will feature an interactive city map that visually represents local businesses as clickable pins.

• Design:

  • A dynamic map with animated pins that pulse gently to indicate active businesses.
  • Hovering over a pin will display a preview card with the business name, category, and rating.
  • Clicking a pin will open the full business profile in a sliding panel.

• Animations:

  • Smooth transitions between map zoom levels.
  • Pins will "pop" with a subtle bounce effect when clicked.

• Micro-Interactions:

  • Users can drag the map to explore different areas.
  • A search bar overlays the map, allowing users to find businesses by name or category.

This design will create an engaging first impression, encouraging users to explore and interact with the platform.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must load pages within 2 seconds for optimal user experience.
• Scalability: The system should support up to 1 million users and 500,000 business profiles.
• Security: User data must be encrypted, and the platform must comply with GDPR and Indian data protection laws.
• Availability: The system should maintain 99.9% uptime.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL or MariaDB (preferred for RDBMS)
• MongoDB (for NoSQL requirements)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration

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

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will have access to smartphones or computers with internet connectivity.
• Businesses will actively update their profiles to ensure accurate information.
• Location-based recommendations will rely on GPS data.

Constraints

• The platform must comply with Indian data protection laws.
• Initial development will focus on urban areas before expanding to rural regions.

10. Glossary

• Business Profile: A detailed page containing information about a local business.
• User Review: Feedback provided by users about their experience with a business.
• Location-Based Recommendations: Suggestions tailored to the user's geographic location.
• Interactive City Map: A dynamic map that visually represents local businesses.