Search For And Add New Friend

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Enhancing Social Connections: A Comprehensive Guide to Searching and Adding New Friends

Introduction

In today's digital age, social connections play a vital role in our lives. Building and maintaining relationships with like-minded individuals can lead to a more fulfilling and engaging experience. In this article, we will delve into the process of searching and adding new friends, exploring the various features and functionalities that make this process seamless and enjoyable.

Searching for New Friends

As a user, you want to search for and add new friends so that you can enhance your friends list. To achieve this, you need to follow a series of steps that will guide you through the process.

Preconditions

Before you begin, ensure that you meet the following preconditions:

  • You are a registered user and are logged in.
  • Your My Habits page is open.

Acceptance Criteria

To successfully search for and add new friends, you need to meet the following acceptance criteria:

1. Searching for New Friends

A user who doesn’t have friends can search for a new friend by clicking on the button “+” on My habits page:

  • The system redirects him/her to a “Search new friend” tab on My Eco Friends page.
  • At the All friends tab, the user can see a message “You don’t have any friends yet.”

A user who already has friends can search friends by clicking on “See all” button on My habits page and choosing “Search new friend” tab on My Eco friends page.

2. Displaying Search Field

The system displays a text “Search for a new friend” in the search field:

  • The text in the input field disappears when the user enters the first character and appears again if the input field is empty.

3. Searching for Friends

The user is able to search for a new friend by typing in a search field:

  • The user should type a minimum of 1 character and a maximum of 30 characters (alphabetic characters, a dot, and a space character) and press “Enter.”
  • The system is able to search results from 1 character typed.
  • The system searches results respectively to the order of characters typed in any part of friend’s name.

Displaying Search Results

The system should display the search results under the “search” field:

  • The system displays results of friends based on the correct combination of typed characters.
  • The system displays the “ of people found” at the bottom of the search field.
  • The system displays no more than 10 results found, to see more the user should be able to use infinite scroll.
  • Search results are displayed in order of most relevant friends.
  • Search results are represented by a list of friends’ cards which contain the following attributes:
    • Avatar
    • Name
    • Personal rate
    • City
    • Mutual friends
    • Button “Add friend”
  • By clicking on the “friend’s card” the user is redirected to the friend’s page.
  • When the system didn’t find any results the user sees a message “We didn't find any results matching this search.”

Filtering Search Results

The user is able to filter search results by clicking on the button “Filters” with the following criteria:

  • City (same city of living)
  • Friends of friends

Applying

The user is able to apply all filters at the same time.

Adding Friends

The user can add a friend in two ways:

  • By clicking on the button “add friend” on the friend’s card on the Search results tab.
  • By clicking on the button “add friend” on the friend’s profile page.

Canceling Friendship Requests

When a user clicks on the button “add friend” it is automatically replaced by a button “cancel request” on the friend’s card and on the friend’s profile page until he/she accepts the user's request.

The user is able to cancel a friendship request by clicking on the button “cancel request”:

  • It is replaced by a button “Add friend” on the friend’s card and on the friend’s profile page.

Out of Scope

The following features are out of scope:

  • Delete friends from my All friends list
  • Accept or decline friends’ requests

To be Discussed

The following feature is to be discussed:

  • Filter on personal rate diapasons

Conclusion

In conclusion, searching and adding new friends is a crucial aspect of building and maintaining social connections. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can enhance your friends list and connect with like-minded individuals. Remember to stay within the scope of the features and functionalities discussed, and don’t hesitate to discuss any additional features that may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions: Searching and Adding New Friends

Introduction

In our previous article, we explored the process of searching and adding new friends, highlighting the various features and functionalities that make this process seamless and enjoyable. In this article, we will address some of the most frequently asked questions related to searching and adding new friends.

Q: What is the minimum number of characters I need to type to search for friends?

A: The minimum number of characters you need to type to search for friends is 1. However, keep in mind that the system will start searching for results as soon as you type the first character.

Q: Can I search for friends by their username?

A: Yes, you can search for friends by their username. Simply type the username in the search field, and the system will display the corresponding results.

Q: How do I filter search results?

A: You can filter search results by clicking on the button “Filters” and selecting from the following criteria:

  • City (same city of living)
  • Friends of friends

Q: Can I apply all filters at the same time?

A: Yes, you can apply all filters at the same time by clicking on the button “Apply” after selecting the desired filters.

Q: What happens when I click on the “Add friend” button?

A: When you click on the “Add friend” button, it is automatically replaced by a button “cancel request” on the friend’s card and on the friend’s profile page until the friend accepts your request.

Q: Can I cancel a friendship request?

A: Yes, you can cancel a friendship request by clicking on the button “cancel request” on the friend’s card or on the friend’s profile page.

Q: What happens when I cancel a friendship request?

A: When you cancel a friendship request, the button “cancel request” is replaced by a button “Add friend” on the friend’s card and on the friend’s profile page.

Q: Can I delete friends from my All friends list?

A: No, deleting friends from your All friends list is out of scope.

Q: Can I accept or decline friends’ requests?

A: No, accepting or declining friends’ requests is out of scope.

Q: What is the scope of the features and functionalities discussed?

A: The scope of the features and functionalities discussed includes:

  • Searching for new friends
  • Displaying search results
  • Filtering search results
  • Adding friends
  • Canceling friendship requests

Q: What is out of scope?

A: The following features are out of scope:

  • Delete friends from my All friends list
  • Accept or decline friends’ requests

Q: What is to be discussed?

A: The following feature is to be discussed:

  • Filter on personal rate diapasons

Conclusion

In conclusion, we hope this Q&A article has provided you with a better understanding of the process of searching and adding new friends. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.