[Feature] Develop Friend/social Network Concept

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✨ Feature Description

In today's digital age, social connections have become an essential part of our lives. With the rise of social media platforms, people are more connected than ever before. However, there is still a need for a more personalized and intimate social network that allows users to connect with friends and like-minded individuals. This feature aims to develop a friend/social network concept that enables users to create meaningful relationships and engage in activities that bring them joy.

The proposed feature will allow users to create profiles, connect with friends, and join groups based on shared interests. Users will be able to share updates, photos, and videos, and engage in discussions with others. The platform will also include features such as friend requests, messaging, and event planning. The goal is to create a social network that is both fun and functional, allowing users to build strong relationships and make lasting connections.

📋 Requirements / Acceptance Criteria

Expected Behavior or Goal

  • Users can create profiles and connect with friends
  • Users can join groups based on shared interests
  • Users can share updates, photos, and videos
  • Users can engage in discussions with others
  • Users can send friend requests and messages
  • Users can plan and attend events

UI or Component Behavior (if applicable)

  • The profile page will display the user's name, profile picture, and bio
  • The friend list will display the user's friends and their profile pictures
  • The group list will display the user's joined groups and their descriptions
  • The update feed will display the user's updates and their comments
  • The messaging system will allow users to send and receive messages

API or DB Impact

  • The API will need to handle user authentication and authorization
  • The API will need to handle friend requests and messaging
  • The API will need to handle group creation and management
  • The database will need to store user profiles, friend lists, group lists, and update feeds

🛠 Implementation Notes

Components

  • User Profile Component: will display the user's name, profile picture, and bio
  • Friend List Component: will display the user's friends and their profile pictures
  • Group List Component: will display the user's joined groups and their descriptions
  • Update Feed Component: will display the user's updates and their comments
  • Messaging Component: will allow users to send and receive messages

Routes

  • /profile: will display the user's profile
  • /friends: will display the user's friend list
  • /groups: will display the user's joined groups
  • /updates: will display the user's update feed
  • /messages: will display the user's messaging system

DB Models

  • User: will store the user's name, profile picture, and bio
  • Friend: will store the user's friends and their profile pictures
  • Group: will store the user's joined groups and their descriptions
  • Update: will store the user's updates and their comments
  • Message: will store the user's messages and their recipients

Services

  • User Service: will handle user authentication and authorization
  • Friend Service: will handle friend requests and messaging
  • Group Service: will handle group creation and management
  • Update Service: will handle update creation and management
  • Message Service: will handle message creation and management

📎 Related Links / Context

Technical Requirements

  • The feature will be built using a modern web framework (e.g. React, Angular, Vue)
  • The feature will use a relational database (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • The feature will use a messaging system (e.g. Socket.io, WebSockets)
  • The feature will use a authentication and authorization system (e.g. OAuth, JWT)

Non-Functional Requirements

  • The feature will be scalable and performant
  • The feature will be secure and reliable
  • The feature will be user-friendly and intuitive
  • The feature will be accessible and inclusive

Testing Requirements

  • The feature will be tested using a testing framework (e.g. Jest, Mocha)
  • The feature will be tested using a mocking library (e.g. Sinon, Mockk)
  • The feature will be tested using a code coverage tool (e.g. Istanbul, CodeCoverage)
  • The feature will be tested using a continuous integration and deployment tool (e.g. Jenkins, Travis CI)

Deployment Requirements

  • The feature will be deployed to a cloud platform (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
  • The feature will be deployed to a containerization platform (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
  • The feature will be deployed to a serverless platform (e.g. AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions)
  • The feature will be deployed to a content delivery network (e.g. Cloudflare, Akamai)
    Q&A: Develop Friend/Social Network Concept =============================================

Q: What is the main goal of this feature?

A: The main goal of this feature is to develop a friend/social network concept that enables users to create meaningful relationships and engage in activities that bring them joy.

Q: What features will be included in this social network?

A: The social network will include features such as:

  • User profiles and friend lists
  • Group creation and management
  • Update feeds and commenting system
  • Messaging system
  • Event planning and attendance

Q: How will users be able to connect with each other?

A: Users will be able to connect with each other through friend requests, messaging, and group creation. They will also be able to join groups based on shared interests.

Q: What kind of content will users be able to share?

A: Users will be able to share updates, photos, and videos. They will also be able to comment on each other's posts and engage in discussions.

Q: How will the social network be secured?

A: The social network will use a secure authentication and authorization system to protect user data. It will also use encryption to protect user messages and updates.

Q: How will the social network be scalable and performant?

A: The social network will be built using a modern web framework and a relational database. It will also use a caching system to improve performance and a load balancing system to ensure scalability.

Q: How will the social network be tested?

A: The social network will be tested using a testing framework and a mocking library. It will also be tested using a code coverage tool and a continuous integration and deployment tool.

Q: How will the social network be deployed?

A: The social network will be deployed to a cloud platform and a containerization platform. It will also be deployed to a serverless platform and a content delivery network.

Q: What are the technical requirements for this feature?

A: The technical requirements for this feature include:

  • A modern web framework (e.g. React, Angular, Vue)
  • A relational database (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • A messaging system (e.g. Socket.io, WebSockets)
  • An authentication and authorization system (e.g. OAuth, JWT)
  • A caching system
  • A load balancing system

Q: What are the non-functional requirements for this feature?

A: The non-functional requirements for this feature include:

  • Scalability and performance
  • Security and reliability
  • User-friendliness and intuitiveness
  • Accessibility and inclusivity

Q: What are the testing requirements for this feature?

A: The testing requirements for this feature include:

  • A testing framework (e.g. Jest, Mocha)
  • A mocking library (e.g. Sinon, Mockk)
  • A code coverage tool (e.g. Istanbul, CodeCoverage)
  • A continuous integration and deployment tool (e.g. Jenkins, Travis CI)

Q: What are the deployment requirements for this feature?

A: The deployment requirements for this feature include:

  • A cloud platform (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
  • A containerization platform (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
  • A serverless platform (e.g. AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions)
  • A content delivery network (e.g. Cloudflare, Akamai)