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Add new locking feature to threads/posts #38

Open Xeno852 opened 7 months ago

Xeno852 commented 7 months ago

Implements User Story 5 #52

Resolves #XXXX

Summary

Added lock button component and locked status display on the topic frontend.
Added locked field to the Topic object in the database.
Edited user privileges so only topic owners, administrators, and moderators can lock or unlock a topic.
Added API endpoints for locking and unlocking topics.
Set up backend event handling for lock button clicks (event listeners).
Added controller functions to update the locked field given appropriate permissions.

Motivation

The ability to lock topics is essential for forum moderation and organization:

As a topic owner, I can prevent further replies when I no longer require assistance or when a conversation is concluded, reducing noise.
As a moderator or administrator, I can lock topics to prevent off-topic discussions or when forum rules are violated.

Implementing this feature enhances NodeBB's capabilities as a forum tool by providing users and staff with greater control over discussions.

Changes Made

No existing functionalities were edited or removed.
Added new locking functionality, including frontend components and backend logic.
Made the locking functionality more obvious and user friendly by making it a button.

Testing INCOMPLETE

Visual Testing

Created a new topic, verified that I could mark the new topic as unlocked
INCOMPLETE

Automated Testing
NONE