Project Description
This project involves building a comprehensive Social Media Dashboard that allows users to manage their social media accounts, analyze engagement metrics, and schedule posts. The platform aims to provide a seamless experience for both individuals and businesses, enhancing their social media presence through robust features.
The "Social Media Dashboard" project aims to develop a scalable and efficient API that enables users to connect multiple social media accounts, view analytics, schedule content, and interact with their audience. This API will support various front-end applications, including web and mobile interfaces.
In today’s digital landscape, effective social media management is crucial for engagement and brand visibility. This project will create an API that simplifies the management of social media interactions and provides valuable insights to improve overall performance.
User Interaction Overview
User Registration and Authentication
Sign Up: New users can create an account by providing an email and password. They will receive a confirmation email to verify their account.
Login: Registered users can log in using their email and password. The API will support multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced security.
Profile Management
View and Edit Profile: Users can view and edit their profile details, including connected accounts and notification preferences.
Connecting Social Media Accounts
Account Integration: Users can connect multiple social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) to the dashboard.
Content Scheduling and Management:
Post Scheduling: Users can schedule posts for different platforms, selecting a date and time.
Content Calendar: A visual calendar view to manage and track scheduled content.
Analytics and Reporting
Engagement Metrics: Users can view metrics such as likes, shares, comments, and
Follower growth across platforms.
Downloadable Reports: Generate reports for specific time frames to analyze performance.
Customer Support
Contact Support: Users can reach out to customer support for assistance via chat or email.
Objectives
Allow users to sign up, log in, and manage their accounts securely.
Enable users to connect and manage multiple social media accounts.
Facilitate the scheduling and management of posts across platforms.
Provide robust analytics and reporting features for performance tracking.
Ensure effective customer support and user resources.
Functional Requirements
User Management
Sign Up: Users can create an account using their email and password.
Login: Users can authenticate using their email and password.
Profile Management: Users can update their profile information and connected accounts.
Account Integration
Connect Accounts: Users can link their social media accounts to the dashboard.
View Connected Accounts: Users can see a list of their connected accounts and manage permissions.
Content Scheduling
Schedule Post: Users can schedule posts for future publication.
Content Calendar: Users can view and manage scheduled content on a calendar.
Analytics
View Metrics: Users can access engagement metrics for each connected account.
Generate Reports: Users can create and download performance reports.
Customer Support
Contact Support: Users can submit support tickets or chat for assistance.
FAQs: A section with frequently asked questions to assist users.
Non-Functional Requirements
Scalability: The API should handle an increasing number of users and social media accounts.
Performance: The API should respond quickly and manage concurrent requests efficiently.
Security: Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect user data.
Reliability: The API should maintain high availability and handle failures gracefully.
Usability: The API should be user-friendly and well-documented.
Use Cases
User Sign-Up and Login: New users create an account, and existing users log in.
Connect Social Media Accounts: Users link their social media accounts to the dashboard.
Schedule and Manage Posts: Users schedule posts and view their content calendar.
Analyze Performance: Users generate and review performance reports.
Access Customer Support: Users seek help through support channels.
User Stories
As a user, I want to sign up for an account so that I can manage my social media.
As a user, I want to connect my social media accounts so that I can manage them from one place.
As a user, I want to schedule posts so that I can maintain consistent engagement.
As a user, I want to view engagement metrics to understand my audience better.
As a user, I want to contact customer support for assistance with any issues.
Technical Requirements
Programming Language: Choose an appropriate backend language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby).
Database: Use a database to store user, account, and analytics data (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Authentication: Implement JWT for secure user authentication.
API Documentation: Use Swagger or similar tools for API documentation.
API Endpoints
User Management
POST /signup: Register a new user.
POST /login: Authenticate a user.
GET /profile: Retrieve user profile details.
PUT /profile: Update user profile.
Account Integration
POST /accounts: Connect a new social media account (user only).
GET /accounts: Retrieve a list of connected accounts.
Content Scheduling
POST /posts: Schedule a new post.
GET /posts: Retrieve scheduled posts.
DELETE /posts/{id}: Remove a scheduled post.
Analytics
GET /analytics: Retrieve engagement metrics for connected accounts.
GET /reports: Generate and download performance reports.
Customer Support
POST /support: Contact customer support.
GET /support/faqs: Retrieve frequently asked questions.
Security
Use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
Implement input validation and sanitization to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Use strong password hashing algorithms like bcrypt.
Performance
Implement caching strategies to improve response times.
Optimize database queries for efficiency.
Documentation
Provide comprehensive API documentation using tools like Swagger. Create user guides and developer documentation to assist with integration and usage.
Glossary
API: Application Programming Interface.
JWT: JSON Web Token.
CRUD: Create, Read, Update, Delete.
Appendix
Include any relevant diagrams, data models, and additional references.
