🤝 Issue #47 — Community Farming Hub #76
Description
Implement a social/community feature where farmers can share experiences, discuss crops, trade resources, and access peer advice. This builds a network effect and encourages platform retention.
Objectives
Facilitate knowledge sharing among farmers.
Enable local networking and collaboration.
Provide a moderated forum for Q&A, tips, and best practices.
Integrate community engagement metrics with gamification.
Requirements
1️⃣ Community Feed
Post, comment, like, and share functionality with moderation controls.
2️⃣ Farmer Profiles
Show farm type, crops, location (optional), and badges.
3️⃣ Groups & Topics
Allow farmers to join groups based on crop type, region, or interest.
4️⃣ Gamification Integration
Reward active users with points or badges for engagement.
Technical Suggestions
Frontend: React + TailwindCSS + Infinite scroll for feed.
Backend: NestJS with Supabase for real-time updates.
Libraries: Socket.io for live chat; Redis caching for feed performance.
Expected Outcome
Farmers can interact and share insights.
Community engagement metrics increase over time.
Users feel supported and connected.
Acceptance Criteria
Users can post, comment, and react.
Groups and topics are functional.
Gamification rewards active participation.
Real-time updates work seamlessly.