User Story 8 - As a stakeholder, I want new users to see a short tutorial or guide on how to use the forum features, so that they can easily understand how to engage with the community, increasing user retention and overall satisfaction, leading to more active users and potential growth.

[DachiCharkviani]

As a stakeholder, I want new users to see a short tutorial or guide on how to use the forum features, so that they can easily understand how to engage with the community, increasing user retention and overall satisfaction, leading to more active users and potential growth.

Justification:
New users often face challenges when navigating an unfamiliar platform, which can lead to reduced engagement or abandonment of the forum. By offering a short tutorial or guide, users can quickly become familiar with essential features such as posting, commenting, and following discussions. This improves their comfort and confidence in using the platform, encouraging them to participate more actively.

The tutorial will help ensure that users of all backgrounds can easily engage with the platform, improving their overall experience. As users become more comfortable, they are more likely to return and contribute to the community, fostering a more vibrant and active user base.

Impact:

• A tutorial makes the onboarding process smoother for new users, helping them quickly become active participants.
• It enhances user satisfaction and increases the likelihood of users returning and remaining engaged with the forum.
• As new users engage more, the platform will see an increase in user-generated content and overall activity, contributing to long-term growth.

Effort:
To integrate this feature, the following changes are required:

Backend:

• Create a system to track whether a user has completed the tutorial and store this information.
• Enable tracking of tutorial engagement for feedback and possible future improvements.

Frontend:

• Design and implement a user-friendly tutorial interface that guides new users through key forum features.
• Add interactive steps or tooltips that explain how to perform essential actions, such as creating posts or interacting with other users.