vivid-web System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

The vivid-web project aims to develop a website dedicated to delivering real, verified geopolitical news to the public in a timely manner. This document outlines the system requirements necessary to achieve this goal.

2. System Overview

vivid-web is designed to serve as a reliable source of geopolitical news, ensuring that information is accurate and delivered promptly to the public. The platform will cater to a diverse audience seeking trustworthy news updates.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to access real, verified geopolitical news on the website.
• As a User, I should be able to view the latest news updates in a timely manner.
• As a User, I should be able to navigate the website easily to find news articles of interest.

4. User Personas

• General Public: Individuals interested in staying informed about geopolitical events and news.
• News Enthusiasts: Users who actively seek out detailed and verified news reports.

5. Core User Flows

• User visits the website -> Browses through the latest news headlines -> Clicks on an article to read full content.
• User searches for specific geopolitical news -> Views search results -> Selects an article to read.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1A73E8 (a deep blue representing trust and reliability)
• primary_light: #E8F0FE (a lighter tint of primary for hover states)
• secondary: #FF5722 (a vibrant orange for emphasis and headlines)
• accent: #FFC107 (a bright yellow for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #FF9800 (an amber color for hover states and notifications)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white background for readability)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) (a slightly opaque white for card backgrounds)
• text: #212121 (a dark gray for primary text)
• text_muted: #757575 (a softer gray for secondary text)
• border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) (a subtle gray for borders)

7. Signature Design Concept

The vivid-web homepage will feature an interactive "News Globe" concept. Users will see a 3D globe that they can rotate and zoom into different regions. Each region will display the latest headlines as clickable pins. Hovering over a pin will show a brief news summary, and clicking will open the full article. This concept will use @react-three/fiber for 3D rendering and gsap for smooth animations and transitions.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Parallax
  • The landing page will use a parallax effect to create a sense of depth as users scroll through different sections of news categories.
  • Internal pages will maintain a static layout for clarity and ease of reading.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 3 seconds to ensure timely access to news.
• The platform should handle high traffic volumes without performance degradation.
• Ensure data security and user privacy in compliance with relevant regulations.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using alembic for migrations
• AI Models: Not applicable
• AI Tools: Not applicable
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily target users in the AE region, considering local preferences and regulations.
• The platform will focus exclusively on geopolitical news, excluding other news categories.
• The system should be scalable to accommodate future expansion and additional features.

12. Glossary

• Geopolitical News: News related to global politics, international relations, and events affecting multiple countries.
• Parallax: A visual effect where background images move slower than foreground images, creating an illusion of depth.
• 3D Globe: A three-dimensional representation of the Earth used to display news geographically.

This document outlines the requirements for the vivid-web project, ensuring a clear understanding of the system's goals and functionalities.