System Requirements Document (SRD) for Urban-Products

1. Introduction

The Urban-Products project aims to create a comprehensive e-commerce platform that allows users to browse, search, and purchase a wide variety of products, similar to Amazon. This platform will cater to general shoppers in India, providing an intuitive and seamless shopping experience. The system will also enable sellers to list their products directly, creating a dynamic marketplace.

This document outlines the system requirements for Urban-Products, including functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications. The system will also support selective re-run capability for user-triggered SRD regeneration, ensuring flexibility in updating requirements as the project evolves.

2. System Overview

Urban-Products is a versatile e-commerce platform designed to serve as a one-stop shop for all types of products. The system will support features such as product browsing, advanced search, seller product listings, and a streamlined checkout process. The platform will cater to both buyers and sellers, ensuring a user-friendly experience for all stakeholders.

The system will be optimized for the Indian market, with locale-specific features such as INR currency, regional language support, and timezone considerations (IST). The platform will be accessible via both web and mobile applications.

Additionally, the system will include selective re-run capabilities for user-triggered SRD regeneration, allowing updates to be made dynamically based on evolving requirements.

3. Functional Requirements

As a User:

• I should be able to browse products by categories.
• I should be able to search for products using keywords.
• I should be able to view detailed product descriptions, images, and reviews.
• I should be able to add products to a shopping cart.
• I should be able to proceed to checkout and make payments securely.
• I should be able to track my orders after purchase.

As a Seller:

• I should be able to create an account and list my products.
• I should be able to manage my inventory (add, update, or remove products).
• I should be able to view sales reports and analytics.
• I should be able to add products individually or through bulk upload (CSV/Excel).

As an Admin:

• I should be able to manage user accounts (buyers and sellers).
• I should be able to monitor and approve product listings.
• I should be able to generate platform-wide reports.

As a System:

• I should support selective re-run capability for user-triggered SRD regeneration.

4. User Personas

1. Buyer

• Description: General shoppers looking for a wide range of products.
• Goals: Easy browsing, secure checkout, and reliable delivery.
• Pain Points: Complicated navigation, lack of product variety, and delayed deliveries.

2. Seller

• Description: Individuals or businesses looking to sell products on the platform.
• Goals: Easy product listing, inventory management, and access to analytics.
• Pain Points: Difficult onboarding, lack of visibility for their products.

3. Admin

• Description: Platform managers responsible for maintaining the system.
• Goals: Ensure smooth operations, monitor user activity, and generate reports.
• Pain Points: Overwhelming data management and lack of automation.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #F4F1DE (soft beige for a warm, inviting look)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (pure white for cards and modals)
• Text: #2E2E2E (charcoal gray for readability)
• Accent: #FF8C42 (vibrant orange for buttons and highlights)
• Muted: #A3A3A3 (neutral gray for secondary elements)

Theme:

The theme will focus on a modern, approachable design with a user-friendly interface. The color scheme is chosen to evoke warmth, trust, and energy, aligning with the vibrant and diverse nature of an e-commerce platform.

6. Signature Design Concept

Immersive Product Showcase with Interactive Filters

The homepage of Urban-Products will feature an immersive product showcase with a dynamic grid layout that adjusts based on user preferences. The grid will include:

• Live product previews: Hovering over a product will display a quick view with animations, such as rotating images or zoom-in effects.
• Interactive filters: Filters will appear as floating buttons that users can drag and drop to customize their search experience. For example:
  • Dragging "Price Range" to the top will prioritize budget-friendly options.
  • Dropping "Brand" into the filter zone will display only selected brands.

The transitions between sections will include parallax scrolling effects, creating depth and engagement. Micro-interactions will be incorporated, such as glowing edges on product cards when hovered and a ripple effect on buttons when clicked.

The design will also feature a personalized recommendation carousel that adapts based on user behavior, showcasing trending products and deals.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform should load within 2 seconds for 90% of users.
• Scalability: The system must support up to 1 million concurrent users.
• Security: All transactions must be encrypted using SSL/TLS.
• Localization: The platform must support multiple Indian languages.
• Availability: The system should have 99.9% uptime.
• Flexibility: The system must support selective re-run capability for user-triggered SRD regeneration.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools:

• Langchain
• Litellm for LLM Routing

Orchestration:

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

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will primarily target users in India.
• Payments will be processed in INR.
• The system will require users to have an active internet connection.
• Sellers must adhere to platform guidelines for product listings.
• The system must support dynamic updates to requirements via selective re-run capabilities.

10. Glossary

• Buyer: A user who purchases products on the platform.
• Seller: A user who lists and sells products on the platform.
• Admin: A user responsible for managing the platform.
• SSL/TLS: Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security, protocols for encrypting data.
• Carousel: A rotating set of images or cards used for showcasing products.
• Selective Re-run Capability: A feature that allows dynamic updates to system requirements based on user-triggered regeneration.