Product specs

Product Specifications

Status: Ready
Author: Su Sudheer Menda
Reviewer : All
Assigned engineer: All

Overview
Gamers Nest is a vibrant and dynamic social hub designed exclusively for gamers. The
platform aims to bring together gaming enthusiasts from around the world, providing a space
where they can connect, engage, and showcase their passion for gaming

🎯 Goals
At Gamers Nest, our vision is to create a thriving community that celebrates the diverse gaming
culture. We aspire to be the go-to platform for gamers seeking connection, entertainment, and
opportunities to showcase their skills through challenges and tournaments.

📈 Success KPIs

1. Community Building: Foster a strong and supportive community where gamers can
connect, make friends, and share their gaming experiences.
2. Content Sharing: Enable users to share gaming-related content, including videos,
images, and updates about their gaming journeys.
3. Challenges and Tournaments: Organize daily challenges, weekly challenges, and
monthly tournaments to provide users with exciting opportunities to compete and
showcase their gaming prowess.
4. Monetization: Implement a sustainable monetization strategy to support the growth and
maintenance of Gamers Nest.

Scope
The solution involves the development of a comprehensive social hub for gamers named
Gamers Nest. It is a web and mobile application that provides a platform for gamers to connect,
share content, and participate in gaming challenges and tournaments. The solution aims to
foster a vibrant gaming community while also offering monetization features to sustain the
platform.
User Management
Users can register and authenticate to create their profiles.
User profiles include gaming preferences and achievements.
A friend connection system allows users to connect with and communicate with each
other.
Content Sharing
Users can post and view gaming-related content, including videos, images, and updates.
A commenting and liking system enables users to engage with shared content.
A notification system informs users about interactions with their content.
Gaming Challenges and Tournaments
Daily challenges, weekly games , and monthly tournaments are organized and managed.
A reward system is in place for challenge and tournament winners, encouraging user
participation.
Monetization
Premium memberships provide additional benefits to users like more challenges and a
variety of challenges will be given making users a premium member to get more
engagemnet with the community .
Advertisements contribute to revenue generation.
Communication
Real-time messaging allows users to communicate with their friends.
Community forums and discussions provide spaces for broader conversations.
Platform Administration
User and content moderation ensures a safe and positive environment.
Analytics and reporting tools provide insights into user engagement.
Payment gateway integration facilitates secure transactions for premium memberships
and in-app purchases.
Extent of Work Involved
 User Interface Design: Designing an intuitive and appealing interface for both web and
mobile applications.
Backend Development: Building a robust backend system to handle user data, content
storage, and application logic.
Frontend Development: Implementing the user interface, ensuring responsiveness and
a seamless user experience.
Integration of Monetization Features: Incorporating premium memberships and
advertisements into the platform.
Gaming Challenges and Tournaments Module: Developing a scalable system for
creating, managing, and rewarding gaming challenges and tournaments.
Communication Features: Implementing real-time messaging and community forums for
user interaction.
Platform Administration Tools: Developing tools for user and content moderation,
analytics, and reporting.
Implications to Consider
User Adoption: Success relies on active user participation and engagement.
Technical Challenges: Potential hurdles during the implementation of certain features
may arise.
Implications to Deal with Later
Community Growth Strategies: Strategies for continually growing and retaining the user
base.
Enhancements and Iterations: Future iterations to introduce new features and
improvements based on user feedback.
Not Part of the Job
External Marketing: External marketing efforts to promote the platform.
Legal Compliance: Legal aspects such as data privacy regulations and terms of service.
External Partnerships: Partnerships with external entities for sponsorships or
collaborations.

Flow
Feature: User Registration and Authentication
Step 1: Sign Up
 1. User navigates to the registration page.
2. User fills in required information (email, phone, password).
3. User clicks on the "Sign Up" button.
Edge Cases:
Email validation: Ensure the entered email is valid.
Password strength: Implement password requirements.

Step 2: Account Verification

1. User receives a OTP in mobile
2. User Verify OTP.
3. User's account is activated.
Edge Cases:
Expired verification link: Notify the user if the link has expired.
Resend verification: Provide an option to resend the verification email.
Step 3: Login
1. User enters login credentials (phone number , password).
2. User clicks on the "Login" button.
3. User gains access to the platform.
Edge Cases:
Incorrect credentials: Handle cases where login details are incorrect.
Account not verified: Notify users if their account is not yet verified.
Feature: User Profile Management
Step 1: Profile Creation
1. Authenticated user navigates to the profile creation section.
2. User fills in personal details, gaming preferences, and uploads a profile picture.
3. User clicks on the "Save" button.
Edge Cases:
Incomplete profile: Notify users to complete required fields.
Profile picture format: Accept specific image formats.
Step 2: Friend Connection
1. User searches for friends using usernames or email addresses.
2. User sends friend requests.
3. Recipients accept/reject friend requests.
Edge Cases:
 Privacy settings: Respect user privacy settings for friend requests.
Notifications: Notify users of pending friend requests.
Step 3: Friend Suggestions
1. User gets a suggestion of people with their prefrences and location
2. User swipes right to send request and left to ignore.
3. Recipients accept/reject friend requests.
Edge Cases:
Privacy settings: Respect user privacy settings for friend requests.
Notifications: Notify users of pending friend requests.
Feature: Content Sharing
Step 1: Post Creation
1. User creates a new post, adding content and captions.
2. User selects privacy settings (public, friends-only, private).
3. User clicks on the "Post" button.
Edge Cases:
Content guidelines: Implement content moderation.
Privacy settings: Ensure posts are visible according to selected settings.
Step 2: Interaction
1. Other users like, comment on, and share posts.
2. Original poster receives notifications for interactions.
Edge Cases:
Inappropriate comments: Implement comment moderation.
Handling report abuse: Provide options to report inappropriate content.

Target Audience
Gamers Nest is tailored for individuals who are passionate about gaming, regardless of their
skill level or preferred gaming genre. Our primary audience includes:
Casual gamers looking for a fun and engaging community.
Competitive gamers seeking challenges and tournaments to test their skills.
Content creators wanting to share their gaming experiences with a like-minded audience.

Open questions
Are there still unanswered questions? feel free to discuss like i have 1 below
1. how to create intresting challenges which are non repetive for all the targeted audience
E.g. is this part of the free plan? 

Conclusion
Gamers Nest is not just a platform; it's a community-driven space where gamers can connect,
compete, and celebrate their shared love for gaming. We invite all gamers to join us on this
exciting journey as we build the ultimate destination for gaming enthusiasts.
Welcome to Gamers Nest—where gaming comes to life!