Book Review App – Requirements Document

1. Overview

The Book Review App is designed to provide users with a platform to discover, read, and write reviews for books. The app will feature a user-friendly interface, a comprehensive book database, and various social features to enhance user engagement.

2. Functional Requirements

2.1 User Authentication

• Sign Up/Sign In: Users can sign up using email, Google, or social media accounts.
• Password Recovery: Users can recover their password via email.

2.2 User Profile

• Profile Management: Users can create and update their profile with a picture, bio, and favorite genres.
• Privacy Settings: Users can set their profiles to public or private.

2.3 Book Database

• Book Search: Users can search for books by title, author, genre, or ISBN.
• Book Details: Detailed information about each book, including title, author, summary, publication date, genre, and cover image.
• Book Recommendations: Personalized book recommendations based on user preferences and reading history.

2.4 Reviews and Ratings

• Write Reviews: Users can write and edit reviews for books they have read.
• Rate Books: Users can rate books on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.
• Like and Comment: Users can like and comment on other users’ reviews.
• Report Reviews: Users can report inappropriate reviews for moderation.

2.5 Reading Lists

• Create Lists: Users can create and manage reading lists (e.g., Want to Read, Currently Reading, Read).
• Add to List: Users can add books to their reading lists.

2.6 Social Features

• Follow Users: Users can follow other users to see their reviews and updates.
• Activity Feed: Users can see a feed of reviews and ratings from users they follow.
• Direct Messaging: Users can send direct messages to other users.

2.7 Notifications

• Review Notifications: Users receive notifications when someone likes, comments on, or replies to their review.
• Follow Notifications: Users receive notifications when someone follows them.
• Recommendation Notifications: Users receive notifications for book recommendations.

2.8 Admin Features

• User Management: Admins can manage user accounts (e.g., ban, delete).
• Content Moderation: Admins can review and moderate reported reviews and comments.
• Book Management: Admins can add, edit, or remove book entries in the database.