I use Tinder, so I figured this would be easy.
Start by clarifying that you'll focus on core user-facing endpoints that power Tinder's main features, then name four endpoints and briefly explain the user action each supports. Tie each endpoint to a product capability (e.g., swiping, matching, messaging) to show product sense and technical fluency.
Pro tip: Don't just list endpoints—explain why each exists from a product perspective, and mention that real endpoints would be versioned and secured with authentication. This shows you think like a PM who collaborates with engineers.
State that you'll focus on core user-facing RESTful endpoints for the main app, assuming standard authentication and versioning. This sets context and avoids ambiguity.
Identify the key actions in Tinder: discovering profiles, swiping, matching, and messaging. This ensures your endpoints cover the product's primary value proposition.
For each journey, propose a clear endpoint (e.g., GET /recommendations, POST /swipes, GET /matches, POST /messages) and specify the HTTP method and purpose.
Briefly describe how each endpoint supports a user need or business goal, such as personalization, real-time interaction, or retention.
Mention that these endpoints would require authentication, rate limiting, and versioning, and that some actions might use WebSockets for real-time updates.
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