User Story 10 - As a user, I want to add private notes to threads or posts that only I can see, so that I can remember important details for later.

[DachiCharkviani]

Impact:

Essential to Overall Functionality:

While not a core feature for all users, the ability to add private notes to threads or posts can significantly enhance the user experience, particularly for users who need to track important information for future reference. This feature supports personalization and improves productivity, making the platform more useful for professional or power users.

Beneficial to Stakeholders:

Increases User Engagement:

Allowing users to add private notes creates a more personalized and productive experience, encouraging users to interact with posts more thoughtfully.

Improves User Retention:

Users who can easily store private notes on posts are more likely to return to the platform to review saved details, increasing platform stickiness.

Boosts Usability for Power Users:

This feature is particularly valuable for users who use the platform for research or professional purposes, where keeping track of important details without external tools adds convenience.

Overall, this feature is moderately beneficial to stakeholders, particularly for attracting users who require enhanced functionality and personalization.

Effort:

Time/Effort Required:

Implementing private notes requires backend storage of user-specific data and a frontend UI for creating, viewing, and editing notes.

Estimated effort breakdown:

Backend:

Create a system to store private notes associated with each user and post/thread. Implement an API to manage notes (create, update, delete, retrieve). Ensure that notes are private and securely tied to the user’s account (8-10 hours).

Frontend:

Design and implement a user interface for adding, viewing, and managing private notes on posts or threads. Ensure the notes are only visible to the user (8-10 hours).

Testing & QA:

Verify that private notes are secure, functional, and only visible to the respective user. Test the UI for ease of use and ensure notes are accessible across various devices (4-5 hours).

Total estimated effort: 20-25 hours.