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Sharing Meal Recipes Scenario

Persona & Story
Emma is a passionate home cook who enjoys experimenting with new recipes and sharing them with others. She believes that cooking should be an accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone, regardless of their budget. Emma frequently contributes to the Healthy and Budget-Friendly Eating Hub app by uploading her tried-and-tested recipes, providing nutritional insights, and engaging with the community through comments and discussions.

Goals

• Emma wants to share her home-cooked meals with the community by uploading well-structured recipes.
• She wants to include ingredient lists, preparation steps, and nutritional details for transparency and usability.
• Emma intends to engage with community members, responding to comments and receiving feedback on her recipes.
• She wishes to edit and improve her recipes over time based on feedback from the community.

Pre-conditions

• Emma is a registered user and is logged into the Healthy and Budget-Friendly Eating Hub app.
• The app supports recipe submission features, including photo uploads, ingredient details, and preparation steps.
• Community members can interact with shared recipes through likes, comments, and ratings.

Scenario

1. Access the Recipe Submission Page

• Emma opens the app and navigates to the “Share a Recipe” section.
• She selects “Create a New Recipe” to begin inputting her details.

2. Enter Recipe Details
Emma fills in the required details, including:

• Recipe Title: A clear and engaging title.
• Description: A short introduction to the recipe, explaining its health benefits and budget-friendliness.
• Ingredients List: She provides a structured list with estimated costs.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: A detailed guide on preparing the meal, including cooking times.
• Nutritional Breakdown: Automatic or manual input of macronutrients (calories, proteins, carbs, fats).
• Upload Images: Emma adds high-quality pictures of the finished dish to make it visually appealing.

3. Review & Publish Recipe

• Emma previews her recipe to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• She publishes the recipe, making it visible to the Healthy and Budget-Friendly Eating Hub community.

4. Engage with the Community

• Emma receives likes, comments, and ratings on her recipe.
• She responds to user questions, provides clarifications, and appreciates positive feedback.
• Other users share their modifications and experiences with her recipe.

5. Edit and Improve Recipe

• Based on community feedback, Emma updates her recipe to clarify steps or suggest alternative ingredients.
• She uses the “Edit Recipe” feature to refine details and keep her submission relevant.

6. Track Recipe Performance

• Emma monitors engagement metrics such as views, saves, and ratings.
• She uses this feedback to decide which types of recipes to share in the future.

Requirements Covered

Requirement	Coverage
Recipe Submission	✅ 1.3.1 User should be able to create and publish posts.
Community Interaction	✅ 1.3.3. User should be able to browse the feed and explore other posts.
Recipe Sharing	✅ 1.6.5. User should share recipe.

Conclusion
This scenario effectively supports users like Emma in sharing their home-cooked meals, contributing to a rich and engaging recipe library. By fostering community interaction and iterative recipe improvement, the platform enhances user engagement and promotes a collaborative cooking experience.