Original Requirements

Core Requirements

User Interface

  • Modern, responsive web interface
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Intuitive navigation
  • Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1)

Multi-tenant Architecture

  • Support for multiple food bank locations
  • Isolated data per tenant
  • Shared infrastructure
  • Centralized administration

Inventory Management

  • Real-time inventory tracking
  • Barcode/QR code support
  • Expiration date tracking
  • Stock level alerts
  • Batch operations
  • Category management
  • Storage location tracking

Donation Management

  • Donor registration and tracking
  • Donation receipt generation
  • Item categorization
  • Donation history
  • Tax receipt generation
  • Donor communication tools

Distribution Management

  • Client registration
  • Need assessment
  • Distribution scheduling
  • Package assembly
  • Distribution tracking
  • Client history

Reporting

  • Inventory reports
  • Donation reports
  • Distribution reports
  • Custom report generation
  • Data export capabilities
  • Analytics dashboard

Security

  • Role-based access control
  • Data encryption
  • Audit logging
  • Secure authentication
  • Password policies
  • Session management

Integration

  • API-first design
  • Webhook support
  • Third-party integration capabilities
  • Data import/export tools

Authentication Requirements

User Authentication

  • Implement Clerk.com for secure user authentication
  • Support multiple authentication methods (email/password, SSO, social)
  • Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for enhanced security
  • Implement role-based access control (RBAC)

Multi-tenant Support

  • Separate organization management for each food bank
  • Delegated user management for food bank administrators
  • Custom domain support for each organization
  • Isolated data access between organizations

Security Requirements

  • SOC 2 Type 2 compliance through Clerk.com
  • GDPR compliance for data protection
  • Secure session management
  • Comprehensive audit logging

Technical Requirements

Backend

  • RESTful API architecture
  • TypeScript implementation
  • PostgreSQL database
  • Redis caching
  • Prisma ORM
  • Express.js framework

Frontend

  • React 18
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vite build tool
  • Progressive Web App (PWA)
  • Offline capabilities

Infrastructure

  • Docker containerization
  • Kubernetes orchestration
  • CI/CD pipeline
  • Automated testing
  • Monitoring and logging
  • Backup and recovery
  • High availability

Performance

  • Sub-second response times
  • Support for 1000+ concurrent users
  • 99.9% uptime
  • Automated scaling
  • Performance monitoring

Compliance

  • GDPR compliance
  • HIPAA compliance where applicable
  • Data retention policies
  • Privacy by design
  • Security best practices