Social networking elements in GRaCE

Initial research is taking place within GRaCE into the development of a social system for the platform.

Traditional social networking features, such as posts or instant messaging, will be augmented with the functionality to suggest new contacts based on an analysis of GRiST data. This may allow users to be matched to others who are going through similar experiences or difficulties, without needing to disclose these factors to other humans.

Implementation will involve a series of microservices, each producing a single function of the social network, allowing for easier integration of other services.