Create a list of features that the chat app should have.

[mcsamuelshoko]

• features list must be in sync with the mobile app's feature list

[ellispax]

Before I go to sleep, I thought I put something here and the real work starts tomorrow.

Features of a Modern Chat App A modern chat app should have several key features to provide a seamless and enjoyable user experience. Taking inspiration from popular chat apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, here are some essential features:

Instant Messaging: Real-time messaging allows users to send and receive text messages instantly, creating a fluid conversation experience.

Multimedia Sharing: Users should be able to share various types of multimedia content, including photos, videos, voice messages, documents, and location information.

Group Chats: Group chat functionality enables users to create and participate in conversations with multiple contacts simultaneously. Features like adding or removing participants, naming groups, and setting group permissions are important for managing group interactions effectively.

End-to-End Encryption: Security is crucial for chat apps. End-to-end encryption ensures that messages are encrypted and can only be decrypted by the intended recipients, providing privacy and data protection.

Voice and Video Calls: In addition to text-based messaging, voice and video calling capabilities allow users to have voice or video conversations within the app.

Stickers and Emojis: Expressive features like stickers and emojis enhance communication by providing a wide range of visual expressions and emotions.

Message Editing and Deletion: Users should have the ability to edit or delete sent messages to correct mistakes or remove content they no longer want to be visible.

Notifications: Push notifications inform users about new messages, calls, or other important activities even when the app is not actively in use.

Status Updates: Status updates allow users to share their current mood, activities, or thoughts with their contacts.

Read Receipts: Read receipts provide information on whether a message has been delivered, seen, or read by the recipient.

Chat Bots: Integration of chat bots enables automated interactions, such as customer support, weather updates, news, or language translation, providing additional functionality and convenience.

Sync Across Devices: Users should be able to access their chats and conversation history seamlessly across multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.

Privacy Settings: Robust privacy settings allow users to control their online presence, manage who can contact them, and adjust their visibility and profile information.

Search Functionality: A powerful search feature enables users to quickly find and retrieve past conversations, media files, and specific messages within a chat.

Integration with Other Services: Integration with other apps and services, such as file-sharing platforms, calendars, or social media, expands the app's functionality and improves productivity.

These features collectively contribute to a comprehensive and user-friendly chat app that can cater to a wide range of communication needs.

[mcsamuelshoko]

thank you @ellispax , will fuse those requirements with the ones that had been added to a user story map.

[mcsamuelshoko]

here's the link to the said suer story map @ellispax , click here

[mcsamuelshoko]

• [x] requirement gathering had been completed