Mapping Nicknames to Full Names in Meta/Facebook

Requirements Clarification & Assessment

1. Objective Clarification:

   • Determine the primary goal of mapping nicknames to full names. Is it for enhancing user experience, improving search functionality, or for data analytics purposes?
   • Identify the scope: Are we focusing solely on Meta/Facebook, or should this extend to other platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp?

2. Data Availability:

   • Assess the availability of data across Meta platforms. Are there APIs or data sharing agreements that allow access to user profile information across platforms?
   • Understand privacy policies and user consent requirements for accessing and using personal data.

3. Nickname Variability:

   • Consider the cultural and geographical variations in nicknames.
   • Account for multiple nicknames for a single individual and vice versa.

4. Technical Constraints:

   • Identify the computational resources available for data processing and analysis.
   • Determine the limitations of existing tools or libraries for natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML).

5. Success Metrics:

   • Define what constitutes a successful mapping. Is it a certain accuracy rate or user satisfaction level?
   • Establish benchmarks for acceptable error rates in nickname-to-full-name mappings.