System Design Problem

Design Ephemeral Stories (Instagram Stories)

Commonly Asked By:MetaSnapLinkedInWhatsApp

  • Post stories: Upload photo/video stories that auto-delete after 24 hours
  • View stories: See stories from followed users in a tray/carousel
  • Story ring: Colored ring indicator for unviewed stories
  • View tracking: Track who viewed your story
  • Story reactions: Reply to a story or react with emoji
  • Close friends: Post visible only to a selected list
  • Highlights: Pin stories to profile (opt out of deletion)
  • Story ordering: Closest friends first, then by recency
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