Project Description
Short Video App (TikTok-like) – Project Requirements
1. Project Overview
We are looking to develop a mobile application similar to TikTok. The app will allow users to create, upload, watch, and interact with short-form videos in a vertical scroll feed.
The goal is to build a minimum viable product (MVP) first, focusing on core features with scalability for future enhancements.
2. Target Platforms
iOS (iPhone)
Android
3. Core Features (MVP)
3.1 User Authentication
Sign up / Login via:
Phone number (OTP verification)
Google login
Apple ID (optional for iOS)
3.2 Video Uploading
Record video inside the app
Upload from gallery
Basic editing:
Trim video
Add simple filters
Add caption
3.3 Video Feed (Main Feature)
Vertical swipe navigation (like TikTok)
Auto-play videos
Infinite scrolling feed
Basic recommendation logic (initially random + trending)
3.4 Engagement Features
Like / Unlike videos
Comment on videos
Share videos
Follow / Unfollow users
3.5 User Profile
Profile picture and bio
List of uploaded videos
Followers / Following count
3.6 Notifications
Likes, comments, follows
Basic push notifications
4. Admin Panel (Optional but Recommended)
Manage users
Delete reported videos
View analytics (views, uploads, engagement)
5. Backend Requirements
Scalable REST API or GraphQL API
Real-time interaction support (comments, likes)
Secure authentication system
6. Suggested Tech Stack (Preferred but Flexible)
Mobile App
Flutter or React Native
Backend
Node.js (Express) or Django
Database
PostgreSQL or MongoDB
Video Storage
AWS S3 or Google Cloud Storage
Streaming / Delivery
CDN (Cloudflare or AWS CloudFront)
7. Recommendation System (Phase 1)
For MVP:
Simple feed based on:
New uploads
Trending videos (most likes/views)
Randomized content
Future phase:
AI-based recommendation engine based on user behavior
8. Non-Functional Requirements
High performance video loading
Scalable architecture
Secure data handling
Fast feed response time (<2 seconds)
9. Future Features (Phase 2+)
Live streaming
In-app messaging
Monetization (ads, gifts, creator earnings)
Advanced video editing tools
AI recommendation engine
10. Deliverables Expected
Fully working mobile apps (iOS & Android)
Backend API
Admin dashboard (if included)
Source code + documentation
Deployment support (optional)
11. Notes
This is an MVP version inspired by TikTok. The focus is on stability, performance, and smooth user experience rather than full feature parity at launch.