Requirements

Required = !

1. Basic Functions

• Users can sign up and log in.
• Implement a navigation menu for ease of use.
• Deploy the application on a cloud service for public access.
• Secure connection to the backend using an API.

2. Searching/Customization

• Users can search for books by title, author, or genre.
• Users can view book details (author, synopsis, ratings).
• Users can sort book lists by genre, author, and rating.
• Users can update their profile information.

3. Personal Reviews

• Users can add books to their personal "read" or "to-read" list.
• Users can view a list of books they have read.
• Users can rate books (star rating system).
• Users can filter book lists by tags such as "mystery," "science fiction," etc.
• Basic CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionality for book reviews.

Desired = +

1. Social

• Users can follow other users to see their reviews and book activity.
• Follow authors to get notified when they have new releases
• Users can create and share custom reading lists with others.
• View trending books for the week/month

2. QoL

• Implement pagination for book searches and user libraries.
• Basic analytics to track the number of reviews or ratings per book.
• Search suggestions while typing in the search bar.
• Personalized book recommendations based on reading habits.
• Dark mode toggles for a better reading experience at night.

Aspirational = &

• Offline mode where users can access their saved books/reviews.
• Gamification (reading goals, badges, achievements).
• Real-time notifications for new reviews or book updates.
• Customizations for personal pages