Problem Breakdownsplanned
How Instagram Recommends Reels
I'm mapping the likely recommendation-system pieces behind Reels, from candidate generation to ranking and feedback loops.
Note status
I am keeping this as a structured snapshot.
This page captures the verified direction of the note without pretending the full essay is already written.
RecommendationsML Systems
What this note will cover
- Candidate generation: how a large content pool narrows into possible Reels.
- Ranking: how the system can order candidates for a user session.
- Feedback loops: how watch behavior can shape future recommendations.
Source references
- readme_portfolio.md