1.

Other Requirements:
1.1Algorithm Requirements:
1.Implement algorithms for content filtering based on user preferences and interests.
2. Develop recommendation algorithms to suggest relevant content to users.
3. Utilize machine learning algorithms to optimize search results and personalize
user experience.
4. Ensure algorithm fairness and mitigate potential biases.
1.2. Integration Requirements:
1.Integrate with third-party services for payment processing, advertising, analytics,
and other functionalities.
2.Implement secure APIs for data exchange and communication between platforms.
3,Ensure seamless user experience across different platforms and integrations.
1.3. Real-time Features:
1.Enable real-time notifications for comments, messages, and other user activities.
2.Implement live video streaming and chat features for real-time engagement.
3.Optimize platform performance for low latency and responsiveness.
1.4. Developer Tools and Sandboxes:
1.Provide developers with tools and sandboxes to test and build applications using the
platform's APIs.
2.Offer documentation, tutorials, and support resources to facilitate developer
engagement.
3.Foster a vibrant developer community to contribute to platform growth and
innovation.
1.5Abuse Reporting and Resolution Requirements:
1.Create a clear and accessible mechanism for users to report abusive or harmful
content.
2.Implement a transparent and timely process for investigating and resolving reported
issues.
3.Provide users with feedback and updates on the resolution process.
Community Management Requirements:
5. Establish clear community guidelines and expectations for user behavior.
6. Implement mechanisms for detecting and addressing inappropriate or harmful
user activities.
7. Foster a positive and inclusive online community through community
engagement strategies.
1.6. Future Expansion and Innovation:
• Design the platform with future growth and scalability in mind.
• Consider potential future features and functionalities to remain competitive and
innovative.
• Invest in research and development to explore new technologies and trends.

Appendix A: (Glossary)
Term: Definition
API Application Programming Interface: a
set of programming instructions and
standards for accessing a web-based
application or service.
CDN Content Delivery Network: a
geographically distributed network of
servers that deliver content to users
based on their location, reducing
latency and improving performance.
Community A group of users who interact and share
content with each other on the social
media platform.
Data privacy The right of individuals to control their
personal data, including how it is
collected, stored, used, and shared.
Engagement The level of user interaction with the
platform, measured by metrics like
clicks, shares, comments, and likes.
Feed A personalized stream of content
displayed to users based on their
interests and preferences.
Filter A software tool used to remove
unwanted content from the platform,
such as spam, hate speech, and
misinformation.
Follower A user who subscribes to another user's
content updates.
Hashtag A keyword or phrase preceded by a #
symbol used to categorize and discover
content on the social media platform.
Live video Real-time video streaming functionality
that allows users to broadcast and watch
live content.
Monetization The process of generating revenue from
the platform through advertising,
subscriptions, in-app purchases, or
other means.
NoSQL A type of database that offers flexible
schema design and high scalability,
suitable for handling large volumes of
 unstructured data.
Post A piece of content shared by a user,
including text, images, videos, or links.
Profile A user's personalized page on the social
media platform containing information
about themselves, their interests, and
their activities.
SDK Software Development Kit: a set of
tools and libraries provided by a
platform to facilitate development of
applications that integrate with it.
Scalability The ability of the platform to handle
increasing user loads and data volumes
without compromising performance.
Security Measures taken to protect user data and
prevent unauthorized access to the
platform.
Social media platform A web-based application that allows
users to create profiles, share content,
connect with others, and build online
communities.
User An individual who creates an account
and interacts with the social media
platform.
WCAG Web Content Accessibility Guidelines:
internationally recognized standards for
ensuring web content is accessible to
users with disabilities.

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Acronyms:
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (European data privacy law)
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act (US data privacy law)
Additional terms specific to the social media platform:
• Group: A collection of users with shared interests who can interact and share
content within the group.
• Live chat: A real-time messaging functionality that allows users to
communicate directly with each other.
• Story: A temporary post that disappears after a certain amount of time.
• Trending topic: A subject or hashtag that is currently gaining significant
popularity on the platform.
Note: This glossary is not exhaustive and may need to be expanded or adapted based
on the specific features and functionalities of the social media platform being
developed.
Appendix B: Analysis Models
data flow diagrams:
zero level data flow diagram:

first level:
Second level:

Active diagram:
Class diagram:
Component diagram:

Class diagram:
Social Networking Site entities and their attributes:
1.Users Entity: Attributes of Users are user_id, user_name, user_mobile, user_email,
user_username, user_pa
2.Friends Entity: Attributes of Friends are friend_id, friend_name, friend_mobile,
friend_email, friend_friendnar
3.Posts Entity: Attributes of Posts are post_id, post_user_id, post_title, post_type,
post_description
4.Shares Entity: Attributes of Shares are share_id, share_post_id, share_name,
share_type, share_description
5.Photos Entity: Attributes of Photos are photo_id, photo_name, photo_size,
photo_type, photo_description
6.Videos Entity: Attributes of Videos are video_id, video_name, video_type,
video_description
Description of Social Networking Site Database:
1.The details of Users is store into the Users tables respective with all tables
2.Each entity ( Videos, Posts, Photos, Friends, Users) contains primary key and
unique keys.
3.The entity Posts, Photos has binded with Users, Friends entities with foreign key
4.There is one-to-one and one-to-many relationships available between Photos,
Shares, Videos, Users
5.All the entities Users, Photos, Posts, Videos are normalized and reduce duplicacy of
records
6.We have implemented indexing on each tables of Social Networking Site tables for
fast query execution.
sequence diagram:

Use case diagram of social media diagram:

Appendix C: To Be Determined List:

Number Description Status Deadline

TBD-1 Specific Open Q1 2024
technology stack to
be used for
development.
TBD-2 Detailed API Open Q2 2024
specifications for
external
integrations.
TBD-3 Design for Open Q3 2024
monetization
strategies and
advertising
implementation.
TBD-4 Content Open Q4 2024
moderation policy
and enforcement
procedures.
TBD-5 Specific data Open Q1 2025
storage and backup
solutions.
TBD-6 Algorithm details Open Q2 2025
 for content
personalization and
recommendations.
TBD-7 User interface Open Q3 2025
design and user
experience
optimization.
TBD-8 Testing strategy Open Q4 2025
and quality
assurance plan.
TBD-9 Security and Open Q1 2026
privacy measures
implementation.
TBD-10 Community Open Q2 2026
management
guidelines and
resolution
procedures.
TBD-11 Legal compliance Open Q3 2026
and data privacy
regulations
adherence.