Autocomplete for Meta's Search Functionality

Requirements Clarification & Assessment

1. Purpose of the Feature:

   • Enhance user experience by reducing the time and effort needed to find desired content.
   • Increase user engagement by making the search process more intuitive and efficient.

2. User Journey:

   • A user accesses the search bar and begins typing.
   • As the user types, suggested completions appear in a dropdown menu.
   • The user selects a suggestion to navigate quickly to the desired content.

3. Contextual Sensitivity:

   • The autocomplete should consider the context of the user's current page (e.g., profile, group, timeline) to provide relevant suggestions.

4. Performance Metrics:

   • Engagement Metrics: Increase in Daily Active Users (DAU) and Monthly Active Users (MAU).
   • Usage Metrics: Percentage of searches utilizing autocomplete.
   • Feedback Metrics: User feedback on suggestion relevance and satisfaction.

5. Technical Considerations:

   • Scalability to handle Meta's vast user base and data.
   • Real-time processing to provide instant suggestions.
   • Privacy concerns around user data and search history.