zen-page System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "zen-page" project, a single-page todo application designed to offer a minimalist and user-friendly task management experience.

System Overview

The zen-page project is a single-page application (SPA) that allows users to manage their tasks efficiently. The application is designed to be simple, fast, and intuitive, focusing on providing a straightforward list of tasks without unnecessary complexity. The application will be accessible via web browsers and will cater to users who prefer a minimalist approach to task management.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to add new tasks to my todo list.
• As a User, I should be able to view all my tasks in a single list.
• As a User, I should be able to mark tasks as completed.
• As a User, I should be able to delete tasks from my list.

User Personas

• User: The primary user of the application who wants to manage personal tasks in a simple and efficient manner.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #2A9D8F (a calming teal)
• primary_light: #A8DADC (a lighter tint of teal for hover states)
• secondary: #E76F51 (a contrasting coral for emphasis)
• accent: #F4A261 (a vibrant orange for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #FFB703 (a warm amber for notifications and active indicators)
• bg: #F1FAEE (a soft, clean background color)
• surface: rgba(233, 245, 248, 0.8) (a subtle card/panel background)
• text: #264653 (a deep blue for primary text)
• text_muted: #8D99AE (a muted gray for secondary text)
• border: rgba(38, 70, 83, 0.2) (a subtle border color)

Signature Design Concept

The zen-page application will feature an interactive "Zen Garden" theme on the homepage. Users will experience a serene digital garden where each task is represented as a plant. As users add tasks, new plants grow in the garden. Completing a task will cause the plant to bloom, while deleting a task will gently fade the plant away. This concept will be brought to life using @react-three/fiber for 3D interactions and framer-motion for smooth animations. The garden will subtly change with the time of day, providing a dynamic and calming user experience.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will utilize a "parallax" interaction model, creating a layered depth effect as users scroll through their tasks. The garden elements will move at different speeds, enhancing the immersive experience. Internal pages will maintain a "static" interaction model to ensure clarity and focus on task management.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should load within 2 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• The user interface should be responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The application should handle up to 1,000 tasks without performance degradation.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: FastAPI
• Database: MySQL, using Alembic for migrations
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will be developed and tested primarily for the Indian market, considering local timezone and language preferences.
• The application will not require user authentication for the initial version.
• The application will be hosted on a cloud platform to ensure scalability.

Glossary

• SPA: Single Page Application
• CTA: Call to Action
• UI: User Interface
• UX: User Experience