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Project Scope for LinkedIn Clone

Disclaimer

This document and all the others after this outline the scope for LinkedIn Clone v1.0. The features and functionality detailed below are specific to the first version of the platform. Features excluded in this version are categorized into potential updates for upcoming versions.

Included Features

1. User Registration and Profile Setup

  • Sign-up and login using email or phone number.
  • Profile creation with user details (name, education, work experience, skills, etc.).
  • Option to upload profile pictures and background photos.
  • Password reset and account recovery functionality.

2. Connection Management

  • Ability to send and accept connection requests.
  • Follow users without connecting.
  • Option to search for users by name, company, or skills.

3. News Feed and Posts

  • Users can share posts, articles, images, and videos.
  • Like, comment, and share functionality for posts.
  • Real-time feed updates with posts from connections and followed users.
  • Ability to follow hashtags for topic-specific content.

4. Messaging and Communication

  • In-app messaging system for 1:1 conversations with connections.
  • Read receipts and message notifications.
  • Integration of messaging with the connection request process.
  • Option to send attachments (documents, images, etc.).

5. Job Listings and Applications

  • Employers can post job listings with details (title, location, salary, etc.).
  • Job search by keyword, location, company, or skill.
  • Users can save jobs and apply directly through the app.
  • Notifications for new job postings based on user preferences.

6. Profile Endorsements and Recommendations

  • Users can endorse connections for skills listed on their profiles.
  • Option for users to write and receive personalized recommendations from connections.

7. Admin Panel

  • Admin dashboard for managing users, posts, and job listings.
  • Monitoring user activity, including connections and messaging.
  • Ability to review and take action on reported content or users.
  • Access to job listings and application history.

8. Push Notifications

  • Notifications for connection requests, messages, post interactions, and job alerts.
  • Regular updates for job seekers about new relevant listings.

9. Content Analytics

  • Basic analytics for users to track post views, likes, and comments.
  • Job posters can track the number of views and applications for their listings.

Excluded Features and Roadmap for Future Versions

Planned for Version 2.0

  1. Premium Subscription Model

    • Introduction of paid membership features such as InMail, enhanced job search tools, and premium insights.

  2. Advanced Job Matching Algorithms

    • AI-powered algorithms for recommending jobs based on user behavior analysis and profile data.

  3. Third-Party Integrations

    • Integrations with external learning platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Learning), job boards, or recruitment systems.

Planned for Version 3.0

  1. Events and Webinars

    • Functionality for hosting events, webinars, or live streams directly on the platform.

  2. Multi-Language Support

    • Localization support for multiple languages to cater to a global audience.

  3. Advanced Analytics for Recruiters

    • In-depth analytics for employers or recruiters to track applicant behavior, sourcing patterns, and hiring trends.

Planned for Version 4.0

  1. Multi-Platform Launch

    • Development of versions for iOS and web platforms to complement the Android app.

  2. Ads and Sponsored Content

    • Functionality for businesses to promote posts, sponsored content, and advertisements on the platform.

This roadmap ensures a structured rollout of new features in future versions while maintaining focus on delivering core functionality in LinkedIn Clone v1.0.