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SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 SayPro Monthly Classified Sorting Options: Provide sorting options such as date, price, or popularity by SayPro Classified Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR

Task Overview: This task involves working closely with the development team to build and integrate sorting functionality into the website, as part of the SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 initiative. The aim is to enhance user experience by providing sorting options for classified ads based on different parameters such as date, price, and popularity. This feature will be implemented under the SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR framework and overseen by the SayPro Classified Office.

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Objectives:

1. Build Sorting Algorithm: Develop a robust sorting algorithm that allows users to filter and sort classified ads based on specific criteria.
2. Integration: Seamlessly integrate the sorting feature into the existing classified ads platform.
3. User Experience Improvement: Ensure the sorting functionality improves usability and navigation on the website.
4. Monitor and Test: Perform testing and debugging to ensure the feature works as expected.

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Steps to Implement Sorting Algorithm:

1. Requirement Gathering and Planning
   • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Meet with key stakeholders in the SayPro Classified Office to clarify the sorting criteria (date, price, popularity).
   • Define Sorting Parameters: Identify the exact sorting options and the relevant backend data needed (e.g., timestamps for date, price fields, click-through rates for popularity).
   • Plan User Interface: Define how the sorting options will be displayed to users (e.g., dropdown, buttons, checkboxes).
2. Design Sorting Logic
   • Sorting by Date: Create an algorithm that sorts the ads based on the most recent or oldest date. Ensure it handles both ascending and descending orders.
   • Sorting by Price: Design an algorithm to sort ads based on price, supporting both low-to-high and high-to-low sorting.
   • Sorting by Popularity: Develop a mechanism to rank ads based on popularity metrics such as user interactions, clicks, or engagement. Define the parameters for measuring “popularity.”
3. Backend Development
   • Database Query Design: Modify the database queries to support sorting functionality. This could involve adding ORDER BY clauses in SQL for sorting ads based on the selected criteria.
   • Optimize Performance: Ensure the algorithm handles large datasets efficiently. Indexing relevant database fields (date, price, and popularity metrics) will be essential to optimize performance.
4. Frontend Development
   • User Interface Integration: Work with the frontend team to add user interface elements for sorting options (e.g., dropdowns or buttons for “Sort by Date,” “Sort by Price,” “Sort by Popularity”).
   • Responsive Design: Ensure that the sorting options are displayed correctly across different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
5. Testing and Debugging
   • Unit Testing: Conduct unit tests to validate each sorting algorithm (date, price, and popularity) independently.
   • Integration Testing: Test the sorting functionality with other parts of the website (e.g., filter options) to ensure there are no conflicts or errors.
   • Performance Testing: Ensure that sorting large numbers of classified ads doesn’t affect the website’s load time or performance.
6. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
   • Stakeholder Review: Present the feature to key stakeholders for approval and feedback.
   • User Feedback: Collect feedback from test users to ensure the sorting functionality meets their expectations and is intuitive to use.
7. Go Live
   • Deployment: Deploy the sorting functionality to the production environment once testing is completed and feedback has been incorporated.
   • Post-Launch Monitoring: Monitor the feature after launch to identify any issues or bugs that may arise from real-world use.
8. Documentation and Training
   • Technical Documentation: Document the sorting algorithm, the parameters for sorting, and how it integrates with the backend.
   • User Training: Create training materials to educate users on how to use the new sorting functionality effectively.

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Expected Outcomes:

• Improved User Experience: Users will have more control over how classified ads are displayed, improving their browsing experience.
• Increased Engagement: By providing sorting options based on popularity and other criteria, users will be able to find relevant ads more easily, potentially increasing engagement on the platform.
• Seamless Integration: The sorting functionality will be integrated seamlessly into the website, with minimal disruption to existing features.

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Monitoring & Success Metrics:

• User Engagement: Track how often users interact with the sorting feature and which criteria are most commonly used.
• Performance: Measure the speed of the sorting functionality to ensure it performs well even with a large number of ads.
• User Satisfaction: Collect user feedback to gauge the effectiveness and usability of the sorting options.

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Responsible Parties:

• SayPro Classified Office: Oversee the project and ensure alignment with marketing and royalty objectives.
• Development Team: Build and implement the sorting algorithms, integrate them into the backend, and ensure performance optimization.
• Frontend Team: Implement the sorting options on the user interface and ensure a responsive design.
• Quality Assurance Team: Conduct testing and provide feedback on the feature’s functionality.