Requirements of a Newsfeed System
Explore the essential functional and nonfunctional requirements for designing a newsfeed frontend system. Understand how to build scalable, high-performance interfaces with features like real-time updates, infinite scrolling, personalization, accessibility, and localization to enhance user experience across devices and platforms.
A newsfeed is a scrollable interface that shows a personalized stream of content, like posts, articles, or updates, in reverse chronological or ranked order. It is commonly used in social media platforms (Instagram, X, etc.), e-commerce apps, or content websites to keep users engaged with fresh and relevant updates. The newsfeed has become a cornerstone of user interaction, delivering real-time information and updates.
But behind the simplicity of scrolling lies a frontend system that is performant, scalable, and intuitive. Frontend design shapes the user experience—how fast it loads, how smooth the scrolling is, and how easily users interact with content. Poor design leads to frustration, but a well-designed newsfeed can significantly enhance engagement and retention.
This chapter explores the frontend System Design for a newsfeed that balances performance and scalability while supporting features like infinite scrolling, real-time updates, and dynamic filtering. By the end, we’ll have a ...