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Ring Platform News - User Guide

Complete guide for reading, engaging with, and managing news content on Ring Platform

πŸ“° Reading News​

Accessing the News Feed​

The Ring Platform news feed is your central hub for staying updated with:

  • Platform announcements and updates
  • Tech industry insights and trends
  • Job opportunities and project announcements
  • Community achievements and highlights
  • Educational tutorials and guides

Navigation:

  • Visit /news for the main news feed
  • Use category filters to find specific content types
  • Search for articles by keywords or topics

News Categories​

CategoryWhat You'll FindBest For
πŸš€ Platform UpdatesRing feature releases, maintenance noticesAll users
πŸ’» Tech NewsIndustry trends, technology insightsDevelopers, Tech enthusiasts
πŸ’Ό OpportunitiesJob postings, project announcementsJob seekers, Freelancers
🀝 CommunityUser spotlights, community eventsCommunity members
πŸ“š TutorialsHow-to guides, educational contentLearners, New users
πŸ“… EventsMeetups, conferences, workshopsEvent participants

Reading Experience​

Article Features:

  • Rich text content with images and media
  • Estimated reading time
  • Author information and publication date
  • Related articles suggestions
  • Social sharing options

Engagement Tools:

  • Like articles you find valuable
  • Comment and join discussions
  • Share articles with your network
  • Save articles for later reading (coming soon)

πŸ‘ Engaging with Content​

Liking Articles​

Show appreciation for articles you find valuable:

  1. Like Button: Click the heart icon on any article
  2. Instant Feedback: See like count update in real-time
  3. Author Notification: Authors receive notifications for engagement milestones

API Usage (for developers):

// Like an article
const response = await fetch('/api/news-likes', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify({ 
    newsId: 'article-123', 
    action: 'like' 
  })
});

// Unlike an article  
const response = await fetch('/api/news-likes', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify({ 
    newsId: 'article-123', 
    action: 'unlike' 
  })
});

Commenting on Articles​

Join the conversation by commenting on articles:

  1. Add Comments: Share your thoughts using the comment form
  2. Reply to Others: Engage in threaded discussions
  3. Rich Formatting: Use Markdown for enhanced formatting
  4. Notifications: Get notified of replies to your comments

Comment Guidelines:

  • Be respectful and constructive
  • Stay on topic
  • Use proper formatting for readability
  • Follow Ring's community guidelines

Sharing Articles​

Spread valuable content to your network:

  • Internal Sharing: Share within Ring community
  • Social Media: Share to Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook
  • Direct Links: Copy article URLs for sharing
  • Share Tracking: Authors can see how their content is shared

πŸ”” News Notifications​

What You'll Be Notified About​

New Content Notifications:

  • Articles published in your subscribed categories
  • Featured articles and trending content
  • Breaking news and urgent updates

Engagement Notifications:

  • Replies to your comments
  • Likes on articles you've shared
  • Mentions in article discussions

Author Notifications (if you publish content):

  • Likes and comments on your articles
  • Engagement milestones (10, 50, 100+ likes)
  • Feature placement notifications

Notification Preferences​

Customize your news notification settings:

  1. Go to Settings β†’ Notifications
  2. Select News Preferences
  3. Choose Categories: Select which topics to follow
  4. Set Frequency: Immediate, daily digest, or weekly summary
  5. Channel Preferences: In-app, email, or push notifications

Notification Types:

// Available news notification preferences
enum NewsNotificationPreferences {
  NEWS_PUBLISHED = 'news_published',           // New articles
  NEWS_FEATURED = 'news_featured',             // Featured content
  NEWS_TRENDING = 'news_trending',             // Viral articles
  NEWS_AUTHOR_MILESTONE = 'news_author_milestone', // Engagement milestones
  NEWS_CATEGORY_DIGEST = 'news_category_digest',   // Category summaries
}

πŸ“Š Personalization Features​

Reading History​

Track your news consumption:

  • Reading Progress: See articles you've read vs. unread
  • Time Spent: Monitor your reading patterns
  • Favorite Topics: Discover your most-read categories

Recommended Content​

Get personalized article suggestions based on:

  • Your reading history and preferences
  • Articles liked by similar users
  • Trending content in your areas of interest
  • Author follows and category subscriptions

Subscription Management​

Control your news experience:

Category Subscriptions:

  • Subscribe to specific news categories
  • Adjust notification frequency per category
  • Temporarily pause subscriptions

Author Following:

  • Follow your favorite content creators
  • Get notified of new articles from followed authors
  • Discover content from similar authors

🌍 Multi-language Support​

Language Preferences​

Ring Platform news supports both Ukrainian and English:

  1. Auto-Detection: Articles displayed in your preferred language
  2. Manual Switching: Toggle between languages per article
  3. Translation Status: See which articles have translations available

Setting Language Preference:

  • Go to Settings β†’ Language
  • Select Ukrainian (Π£ΠΊΡ€Π°Ρ—Π½ΡΡŒΠΊΠ°) or English
  • Articles will display in your chosen language when available

Content Localization​

What's Localized:

  • Article titles and content
  • Category names and descriptions
  • UI elements and navigation
  • Notification messages

πŸ“± Mobile Experience​

Responsive Design​

The news system works seamlessly across all devices:

  • Mobile-first: Optimized for smartphone reading
  • Tablet Support: Enhanced experience on larger screens
  • Desktop: Full-featured experience with advanced filtering

Offline Reading (Coming Soon)​

Future mobile enhancements:

  • Download articles for offline reading
  • Sync reading progress across devices
  • Background content updates

πŸ” Privacy and Data​

What We Track​

For improving your experience, we collect:

  • Reading Patterns: Articles read and time spent
  • Engagement Data: Likes, comments, and shares
  • Preference Data: Categories and authors you follow

Data Control​

You have full control over your data:

  • Export Reading History: Download your article engagement data
  • Delete Activity: Clear your reading history
  • Opt-out: Disable tracking while maintaining functionality

Privacy Features​

  • Anonymous Reading: Option to read without tracking
  • Data Encryption: All personal data encrypted in transit and storage
  • GDPR Compliance: Full compliance with European data protection laws

πŸš€ Advanced Features​

Power User Tools​

For frequent news readers:

Keyboard Shortcuts:

  • L - Like current article
  • C - Open comments section
  • S - Share article
  • N - Next article
  • P - Previous article

RSS Feeds:

  • Subscribe to category-specific RSS feeds
  • Get updates in your preferred RSS reader
  • Full-text content in feeds

API Access: Developers can integrate news data:

// Get latest articles
const articles = await fetch('/api/news-list?limit=20');

// Get specific article
const article = await fetch('/api/news-by-id/article-123');

// Get categories
const categories = await fetch('/api/news-categories');

πŸ“ž Support and Feedback​

Getting Help​

If you need assistance with the news system:

  1. Help Center: Check our comprehensive FAQ
  2. Community Support: Ask questions in Ring community forums
  3. Direct Support: Contact support@ring.ck.ua
  4. Bug Reports: Report issues through the feedback form

Providing Feedback​

Help us improve the news experience:

  • Feature Requests: Suggest new functionality
  • Content Feedback: Rate articles and provide comments
  • Usability Issues: Report navigation or interface problems
  • Performance Issues: Alert us to slow loading or errors

Getting Started: Visit /news to explore the latest articles and join the conversation!

This guide covers all current features of the Ring Platform News System. New features and improvements are added regularly based on user feedback and platform evolution.