System Requirements Document (SRD) for Verdant-Platform

1. Introduction

The Verdant-Platform is a modern, scalable, and user-friendly English coaching mobile application designed specifically for coaching institutes in India. This platform aims to deliver a seamless learning experience through structured courses, live interaction, and intelligent progress tracking. By focusing on the needs of coaching institutes, the Verdant-Platform will empower administrators, instructors, and students to achieve their goals efficiently.

This document outlines the system requirements for the Verdant-Platform, ensuring that the development process aligns with the project's objectives and user needs.

2. System Overview

The Verdant-Platform is a comprehensive digital ecosystem for English coaching institutes. It provides tools for:

• Students to learn English through structured lessons, live sessions, and interactive tools.
• Instructors to manage and deliver content effectively.
• Administrators to oversee operations, track performance, and manage users.

The platform will support:

• Localized features such as Indian payment gateways (Paytm/UPI) and timezone settings (IST).
• Scalable architecture to handle large student bases and multiple live sessions simultaneously.
• AI-driven features for personalized learning and progress tracking.
• Mobile-first design to cater to the primary usage pattern of students and instructors.

3. Functional Requirements

As a Student:

• I should be able to view a personalized dashboard with my learning progress.
• I should be able to access structured courses with video lessons, PDF notes, and practice exercises.
• I should be able to join live classes and interact with instructors in real-time.
• I should be able to take quizzes after lessons and receive instant results.
• I should be able to communicate with instructors via in-app chat.
• I should be able to receive notifications about new lessons and updates.
• I should be able to track my daily learning progress.

As an Instructor:

• I should be able to upload videos and notes for courses.
• I should be able to schedule live classes and interact with students during sessions.
• I should be able to track student performance and provide feedback.
• I should be able to answer student queries via in-app chat.

As an Admin:

• I should be able to manage users (students and instructors).
• I should be able to add, edit, and delete courses.
• I should be able to view analytics on active users, course completion rates, and revenue.
• I should be able to manage payments, subscriptions, and coupons.
• I should be able to customize the platform branding (logo, themes).

4. User Personas

1. Student

• Description: Learners enrolled in English coaching programs.
• Goals: Improve English proficiency through structured courses and live interactions.
• Pain Points: Lack of personalized feedback, difficulty tracking progress.

2. Instructor

• Description: Educators responsible for creating and delivering course content.
• Goals: Provide high-quality lessons and support students effectively.
• Pain Points: Managing multiple batches, responding to student queries efficiently.

3. Admin

• Description: Coaching institute managers overseeing operations.
• Goals: Ensure smooth functioning of the platform, track performance, and manage users.
• Pain Points: Difficulty in managing large student bases and tracking revenue.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette for Verdant-Platform:

• Background: #F3F8F2 (soft greenish-white for a fresh, clean look)
• Surface: #D7E9D5 (light sage green for cards and panels)
• Text: #1E3A3A (deep teal for high readability)
• Accent: #3FA34D (vibrant green for buttons and highlights)
• Muted Tones: #A3B9A6 (soft gray-green for secondary text and borders)

This palette reflects growth, learning, and a modern educational environment while maintaining a calm and professional tone.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Garden Homepage

The homepage of the Verdant-Platform will feature an interactive garden that grows as users progress through their learning journey. Here's how it works:

• Visuals: The homepage will display a lush, animated garden with trees, plants, and flowers. Each plant represents a course or module.
• Interactions:
  • As students complete lessons, their garden grows — new flowers bloom, trees grow taller, and the environment becomes more vibrant.
  • Hovering over a plant reveals its details (e.g., course name, progress percentage).
• Animations: Subtle animations like leaves swaying, butterflies fluttering, and sunlight shifting will create a calming, immersive experience.
• Micro-interactions: Clicking on a plant takes the user directly to the corresponding course/module.

This concept symbolizes personal growth and progress, making the learning experience both engaging and rewarding.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must load within 2 seconds on a 4G network.
• Scalability: Support up to 10,000 concurrent users during peak hours.
• Security: Implement secure login with OTP and data encryption.
• Localization: Support Indian payment gateways (Paytm, UPI) and IST timezone.
• Accessibility: Ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance for users with disabilities.
• Mobile-first Design: Ensure seamless functionality on both Android and iOS platforms.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python with FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (primary RDBMS) with Alembic for migrations
• MongoDB for NoSQL storage

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:

• Langchain
• Litellm for LLM Routing

Orchestration:

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

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will primarily access the platform via mobile devices.
• Coaching institutes will provide their own course content initially.
• The platform will integrate with third-party tools like Zoom for live classes.

Constraints:

• The platform must comply with Indian data privacy laws.
• Payment systems must support INR and Indian payment gateways.
• Limited initial budget for server infrastructure.

10. Glossary

• AI: Artificial Intelligence
• IST: Indian Standard Time
• LLM: Large Language Model
• OTP: One-Time Password
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

This document provides a comprehensive roadmap for developing the Verdant-Platform, ensuring alignment with Abdul's vision and the needs of Indian coaching institutes.