MVP User Stories

This document describes the primary user journeys for the simplified MVP version.

Primary User Roles

Requester

A user who needs help or services from others in the community.

Provider

A user who offers help or services to others in the community.

User Stories

As a Requester

  1. Create a Request

    • I want to post a request describing what I need
    • So that potential providers can see what I'm looking for

  2. View My Requests

    • I want to see a list of my own requests
    • So that I can manage them

  3. Archive a Request

    • I want to archive a request that's been fulfilled
    • So that it's no longer visible to the public but I can still reference it

  4. Delete a Request

    • I want to permanently delete a request I no longer need
    • So that it's completely removed from the system

  5. Browse Offers

    • I want to browse all active offers from providers
    • So that I can find someone who can help me

  6. Contact a Provider

    • I want to see contact information for providers
    • So that I can reach out to them directly

As a Provider

  1. Create an Offer

    • I want to post an offer describing what services I can provide
    • So that potential requesters can see what I'm offering

  2. View My Offers

    • I want to see a list of my own offers
    • So that I can manage them

  3. Archive an Offer

    • I want to archive an offer that's no longer available
    • So that it's no longer visible to the public but I can still reference it

  4. Delete an Offer

    • I want to permanently delete an offer I no longer want to provide
    • So that it's completely removed from the system

  5. Browse Requests

    • I want to browse all active requests from requesters
    • So that I can find someone I can help

  6. Contact a Requester

    • I want to see contact information for requesters
    • So that I can reach out to them directly

Secondary User Stories

As Any User

  1. Search Listings

    • I want to search requests and offers by keywords
    • So that I can quickly find relevant listings

  2. Filter by Tags

    • I want to filter listings by tags/categories
    • So that I can narrow down to my areas of interest

  3. View Contact Information

    • I want to see clear contact information for listings
    • So that I know how to get in touch