Currently, our platform only supports the playback of songs in the original high-quality format provided by the uploader. This approach can limit accessibility for users with slower internet connections or those trying to conserve data usage. To enhance user experience and accessibility, there is a need to automatically convert each uploaded song file into mid and lower quality versions alongside the original high-quality version.
Expected Behavior
Upon song upload, the platform should automatically generate two additional versions of the file:
A mid-quality version, optimized for standard listening on most devices and network conditions.
A lower quality version, designed for minimal data usage and faster streaming under poor connectivity.
The user should then have the option to select their preferred streaming quality, allowing for a more customized listening experience that matches their current device and network capabilities.
Actual Behavior
Only the original high-quality version of the song is available for streaming, which may not be suitable for all users or network conditions, potentially leading to buffering issues or excessive data consumption.
Steps to Reproduce
Upload a new song file to the platform.
After the upload process, observe the available streaming options for the song.
Note the absence of quality selection options for users.
Suggested Fix
Implement an automated conversion process that triggers upon the successful approval of a new song file. This process should generate mid and lower quality versions of the file, in addition to preserving the original high-quality version.
Update the song playback interface to include a quality selection tool, allowing users to choose their preferred streaming quality based on their current needs.
Ensure that all three versions of the song file are stored efficiently and are accessible for streaming without significant delays or issues.
Additional Context
Offering multiple streaming qualities is a standard feature on leading music streaming platforms and is highly valued by users for its flexibility and consideration of varying internet speeds and data plans. Implementing this feature would significantly improve our platform's competitiveness and user satisfaction.
Description
Currently, our platform only supports the playback of songs in the original high-quality format provided by the uploader. This approach can limit accessibility for users with slower internet connections or those trying to conserve data usage. To enhance user experience and accessibility, there is a need to automatically convert each uploaded song file into mid and lower quality versions alongside the original high-quality version.
Expected Behavior
Upon song upload, the platform should automatically generate two additional versions of the file:
The user should then have the option to select their preferred streaming quality, allowing for a more customized listening experience that matches their current device and network capabilities.
Actual Behavior
Only the original high-quality version of the song is available for streaming, which may not be suitable for all users or network conditions, potentially leading to buffering issues or excessive data consumption.
Steps to Reproduce
Suggested Fix
Additional Context
Offering multiple streaming qualities is a standard feature on leading music streaming platforms and is highly valued by users for its flexibility and consideration of varying internet speeds and data plans. Implementing this feature would significantly improve our platform's competitiveness and user satisfaction.
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