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Ori Ochayon edited this page Nov 24, 2023 · 1 revision

Introduction

This document outlines the complete product specifications for the app. It covers all aspects of the app, including user experience, functionality, and technical considerations.

User Experience

Interface

  • Clean and intuitive design.
  • Dark and light modes for reading.
  • Customizable text sizes and fonts for accessibility.

User Interaction

  • Easy navigation between sections.
  • Interactive bookshelves for organizing books.
  • Bookmarking and note-taking features.

Core Functionalities

User Management

  • User registration and login.
  • Profile management with reading preferences.
  • Password encryption and secure authentication.

Book Management

  • Manual uploading of books and audiobooks.
  • Detailed book descriptions, including title, author, genres, and summary.
  • Integration of audiobooks as an optional format for each book.

Reading Interface

  • Continuous scroll reading interface.
  • Offline access to downloaded books.
  • Progress tracking for each book.

Audiobook Player

  • Standard playback controls: play, pause, skip, speed adjustment.
  • Seamless switching between reading and listening modes.

Content Pagination

  • Efficient loading of book content page by page.
  • Optimization for smooth and quick page transitions.

Search and Discovery

Functionality

  • Keyword search with filters for genre, author, and publication year.
  • Personalized book recommendations based on user preferences and reading history.

Implementation

  • Use of advanced search algorithms.
  • Integration of machine learning for dynamic recommendations.

Social Features

Community

  • Rating and review system for books.
  • Sharing reading progress and favorite books on social media.

Technical Aspects

Backend Architecture

  • MERN stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js.
  • RESTful API design for data communication.

Database Design

  • MongoDB for storing user data, book information, and reading progress.
  • Efficient indexing for quick data retrieval.

Scalability and Performance

  • Microservices architecture for scaling different aspects of the app independently.
  • Load balancing and caching for high performance and reliability.

Security

  • Implementation of best security practices.
  • Regular updates and monitoring for vulnerabilities.

Future Enhancements

Additional Features

  • Audiobook text synchronization.
  • Integration with external book sources.
  • Advanced analytics for reading habits.

Expansion

  • Multilingual support.
  • Expanding the book and audiobook library.