Feat: Reader Connections

[anuragverma108]

Describe the feature

The Reader Connections feature will allow users to connect and chat with each other, fostering a community where book enthusiasts can share reading interests, recommendations, and experiences.

Key Components:

1. User Directory: Searchable directory with filters to find users by location, genres, and reading interests.
2. Enhanced User Profiles: Detailed profiles with favorite books, genres, and interests.
3. Connection Requests: Send and receive friend requests to connect with other readers.
4. Private Messaging: Direct messaging system for connected users to chat and share recommendations.
5. Interest Groups: Join or create groups based on genres or themes with group chats.
6. Reading Interest Tags: Tag profiles with specific interests to improve searchability.
7. Discussion Forums: Centralized forums for various book-related discussions.
8. Notification System: Real-time and email notifications for messages and connection activities.
9. Privacy Controls: Settings to manage who can see profiles and send connection requests.

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[Sakshi007c]

I would like to work on this issue @anuragverma108 , please assign this to me.

[huamanraj]

I would like to work on this issue @anuragverma108 , please assign this to me.

Great 👍 Assigned!

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[Sakshi007c]

@huamanraj will keep that in mind

[Sakshi007c]

@Maheshwari-Love I am currently working on it .

[Maheshwari-Love]

@Maheshwari-Love I am currently working on it .

@Sakshi007c okay then NO problem...Keep it up

[RitiChandak]

@Sakshi007c Any updates??

[RitiChandak]

@Maheshwari-Love Do you want to work?

[Maheshwari-Love]

@Maheshwari-Love Do you want to work?

@RitiChandak yes sure!

[RitiChandak]

@Maheshwari-Love Assigned !

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Hello @anuragverma108! Your issue #858 has been closed. Thank you for your contribution!