System Requirements Document for yourbuddy

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "yourbuddy" project. The project aims to develop a web application that allows users to upload Excel files, clean the data based on user-defined conditions, and map the cleaned data to a sample Excel file with predefined headers.

2. System Overview

The "yourbuddy" web application will provide users with the capability to upload Excel files, apply cleaning rules to the headers, and map the cleaned data to a sample Excel file. This process will ensure that data is organized and formatted according to user specifications.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a User, I should be able to upload an uncleaned Excel file to the web application.
• As a User, I should be able to define conditions for cleaning the headers of the uploaded Excel file.
• As a User, I should be able to upload a sample Excel file with predefined headers for mapping.
• As a User, I should be able to map cleaned data to the correct headers in the sample Excel file.
• As a User, I should be able to download the cleaned and mapped Excel file.

4. User Personas

• User: The primary user of the application who uploads Excel files, defines cleaning conditions, and downloads the cleaned and mapped files.

5. Core User Flows

1. Upload and Clean Excel File:

   • User logs into the web application.
   • User uploads an uncleaned Excel file.
   • User defines conditions for cleaning the headers.
   • System processes the file and cleans the headers based on the defined conditions.

2. Mapping and Downloading Cleaned Data:

   • User uploads a sample Excel file with predefined headers.
   • User maps the cleaned data to the correct headers in the sample file.
   • System generates the final cleaned and mapped Excel file.
   • User downloads the cleaned and mapped file.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #007BFF (a bright blue for brand identity)
• primary_light: #66B2FF (a lighter blue for hover states)
• secondary: #6C757D (a neutral grey for supporting elements)
• accent: #28A745 (a green for call-to-action buttons)
• highlight: #FFC107 (a yellow for notifications and active indicators)
• bg: #F8F9FA (a light grey for the page background)
• surface: #FFFFFF (white for card/panel backgrounds)
• text: #212529 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #6C757D (a softer grey for secondary text)
• border: #DEE2E6 (a subtle grey for borders)

7. Signature Design Concept

The landing page of "yourbuddy" will feature an interactive spreadsheet interface. Users can drag and drop Excel files into a designated area, which will animate the file being "absorbed" into a digital workspace. As the file is processed, headers will visually transform, highlighting changes in real-time. This interactive experience will be built using motion/react for smooth animations and transitions. The interface will also feature a dynamic preview of the cleaned data, allowing users to see the effects of their cleaning conditions instantly.

Landing Hero Motion Brief

The landing hero will depict an animated sequence where a digital Excel sheet is filled with data. As users upload their files, the sheet will animate, showing headers being cleaned and organized. The animation will loop every 10 seconds, demonstrating the transformation from uncleaned to cleaned data. This will be achieved using CSS animations and motion/react for a seamless experience.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
  • The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions.
  • Interactive elements will have spring physics for a polished user experience.
• Internal Pages: Static
  • Focus on layout clarity with minimal motion for data-heavy pages.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must support Excel file formats (.xls, .xlsx).
• The system should process files and provide results within 5 seconds for files up to 10MB.
• The application must be accessible and usable on both desktop and mobile devices.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, use alembic for migrations
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• Users will provide valid Excel files for processing.
• The system will handle files up to a maximum size of 10MB.
• The application will operate within the Indian timezone (IST).

12. Glossary

• Excel File: A spreadsheet file format used by Microsoft Excel.
• Headers: The titles of columns in an Excel spreadsheet.
• Mapping: The process of aligning data from one format to another.

This document outlines the requirements and design for the "yourbuddy" project, ensuring a clear understanding of the system's capabilities and user interactions.