Project Description
The "Music Streaming API" project aims to develop an API that allows users to search for and stream songs. This API will enable users to create accounts, create and manage playlists, follow their favorite artists, and discover new music. By providing a platform for music enthusiasts to explore and enjoy music, this API aims to offer a rich and personalized music streaming experience.
Detailed Description
Music streaming has transformed how people listen to music, making it accessible anytime, anywhere. This project will create an API that provides users with a seamless music streaming experience, offering features for searching, streaming, and discovering music. Here’s a detailed look at how users will interact with the app:
User Registration and Authentication:
Sign Up: New users can create an account by providing a username, email, and password. A confirmation email will be sent to verify the account.
Login: Registered users can log in using their email and password. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be supported for enhanced security.
Music Library and Search:
Search Songs: Users can search for songs by title, artist, album, or genre.
Browse Library: Users can browse a library of songs categorized by genres, moods, and top charts.
Music Streaming:
Stream Songs: Users can stream songs in real-time, with options for play, pause, skip, and repeat.
High-Quality Streaming: Ensure high-quality audio streaming with minimal buffering.
Playlist Management:
Create Playlists: Users can create and manage their own playlists.
Add/Remove Songs: Users can add or remove songs from their playlists.
Share Playlists: Users can share their playlists with friends via social media or direct links.
Artist Interaction:
Follow Artists: Users can follow their favorite artists to stay updated on new releases and concerts.
Artist Profiles: Users can view artist profiles, including discography, bio, and related artists.
Music Discovery:
Recommended Songs: Users receive song recommendations based on their listening history and preferences.
New Releases: Users can browse new releases and trending songs.
Curated Playlists: Users can explore curated playlists created by the platform or other users.
Social Features:
Share Songs: Users can share songs with friends via social media or direct messaging within the app.
User Profiles: Users can create profiles to showcase their playlists and favorite songs.
Notifications:
Activity Notifications: Users receive notifications for new releases from followed artists, playlist updates, and more.
Personalized Alerts: Users can opt-in to receive alerts for recommended songs and playlists.
Real-World Example
Imagine Alex, a music enthusiast who loves discovering new artists and creating playlists. Alex signs up for an account on the music streaming app using his email and sets up his profile. He enjoys a mix of rock, indie, and classical music.
Alex starts by searching for his favorite rock band and adds their top songs to his playlist. He then browses the library for new indie releases and discovers a few tracks he likes, adding them to a new playlist he names "Chill Vibes."
While streaming his "Chill Vibes" playlist, Alex receives a notification about a new album release from a band he follows. Excited, he listens to the album and shares his favorite track with a friend via the app’s direct messaging feature.
Introduction
The "Music Streaming API" project aims to develop an API that allows users to search for and stream songs, create playlists, follow their favorite artists, and discover new music. Users can create accounts, manage their music library, and engage with the community through social features.
Objectives
Allow users to sign up, log in, and manage their accounts.
Enable users to search for and stream songs.
Facilitate playlist creation and management.
Support following artists and viewing their profiles.
Provide music discovery features such as recommendations and curated playlists.
Implement social features for sharing songs and playlists.
Send notifications for user activity and new releases.
Functional Requirements
User Management
Sign Up: Users can create an account by providing a username, email, and password.
Login: Users can log in using their email and password.
Profile Management: Users can update their profile information and preferences.
Music Library and Search
Search Songs: Users can search for songs by title, artist, album, or genre.
Browse Library: Users can browse songs categorized by genres, moods, and top charts.
Music Streaming
Stream Songs: Users can stream songs with play, pause, skip, and repeat functions.
High-Quality Streaming: Ensure high-quality audio streaming.
Playlist Management
Create Playlists: Users can create and manage playlists.
Add/Remove Songs: Users can add or remove songs from playlists.
Share Playlists: Users can share playlists with friends.
Artist Interaction
Follow Artists: Users can follow their favorite artists.
Artist Profiles: Users can view artist profiles and discographies.
Music Discovery
Recommended Songs: Users receive song recommendations.
New Releases: Users can browse new releases and trending songs.
Curated Playlists: Users can explore curated playlists.
Social Features
Share Songs: Users can share songs with friends.
User Profiles: Users can create profiles to showcase their playlists and favorite songs.
Notifications
Activity Notifications: Users receive notifications for new releases and updates.
Personalized Alerts: Users can opt-in to receive alerts for recommendations.
Non-Functional Requirements
Scalability: The API should handle a growing number of users and streaming activity.
Performance: The API should have a fast response time and handle concurrent requests efficiently.
Security: Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect user data.
Reliability: The API should be highly available and handle failures gracefully.
Usability: The API should be easy to use and well-documented.
Use Cases
User Sign Up and Login: New users sign up and existing users log in.
Search and Stream Songs: Users search for and stream songs.
Create and Manage Playlists: Users create and manage their playlists.
Follow Artists and View Profiles: Users follow artists and view their profiles.
Discover New Music: Users receive recommendations and browse curated playlists.
Share Songs and Playlists: Users share songs and playlists with friends.
User Stories
As a user, I want to sign up for an account so that I can create playlists.
As a user, I want to log in to my account so that I can access my saved music.
As a user, I want to search for songs by title, artist, or genre.
As a user, I want to stream songs with high-quality audio.
As a user, I want to create and manage my playlists.
As a user, I want to follow my favorite artists to stay updated on new releases.
As a user, I want to receive song recommendations based on my preferences.
As a user, I want to share songs and playlists with my friends.
As a user, I want to receive notifications for new releases and activities.
Technical Requirements
Programming Language: Choose an appropriate backend language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby).
Database: Use a database to store user data, songs, playlists, and interactions (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Authentication: Implement JWT for secure user authentication.
Streaming Technology: Ensure efficient and high-quality streaming capabilities.
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: Get user profile details.PUT /profile: Update user profile.
Music Library and Search
GET /songs/search: Search for songs by criteria.GET /songs/{id}: Get details of a specific song.
Music Streaming
GET /songs/{id}/stream: Stream a specific song.
Playlist Management
POST /playlists: Create a new playlist.GET /playlists/{id}: Get details of a specific playlist.PUT /playlists/{id}: Update a playlist.DELETE /playlists/{id}: Delete a playlist.POST /playlists/{id}/songs: Add a song to a playlist.DELETE /playlists/{id}/songs/{song_id}: Remove a song from a playlist.
Artist Interaction
POST /artists/{id}/follow: Follow an artist.GET /artists/{id}: Get details of a specific artist.
Music Discovery
GET /recommendations: Get song recommendations.GET /new-releases: Get new releases.GET /playlists/curated: Get curated playlists.
Social Features
POST /songs/{id}/share: Share a song.GET /users/{user_id}/profile: Get a user’s profile and playlists.
Notifications
GET /notifications: Get notifications for user activity and new releases.
Security
Use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
Implement input validation and sanitization to prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks.
Use strong password hashing algorithms like bcrypt.
Performance
Implement caching strategies to improve response times.
Optimize database queries to handle large datasets efficiently.
Use load balancing to distribute traffic evenly across servers.
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.
MFA: Multi-Factor Authentication.
Appendix
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