Daily Update 11/13/2024 Andy B

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Fridget App - Feature Implementation Summary for Andy B

Date: 11/13/2024

Completed Features & Enhancements

1. Password Reset Functionality

   • Backend:
     • Added endpoints in UserController to handle password reset requests.
     • Implemented requestPasswordReset to generate and email a reset token if a user exists with the provided email.
     • Added resetPassword to verify the token and allow the user to reset their password if the token is valid.
   • Frontend:
     • Updated Login and PasswordReset components to include options for users to request a password reset and enter a new password with a valid token.
     • Added messaging to notify users if the reset request fails or succeeds.

2. Real-Time Username Availability Check

   • Backend:
     • Created a /check-username endpoint in UserController to check if a username is already taken.
     • Implemented userExistsByUsername in UserService and UserRepository to perform the username availability check.
   • Frontend:
     • Updated the Register component to check username availability in real-time as users type.
     • Added debounced calls to reduce API requests, checking availability only after the user stops typing.
     • Displayed availability messages below the username field in the registration form.

3. Enhanced Registration Validation

   • Backend:
     • Modified the registerUser method in UserController to validate unique constraints for both email and username before allowing registration.
     • Added error responses if the username or email already exists in the database.
   • Frontend:
     • Updated the Register component to handle backend validation errors.
     • Displayed error messages when attempting to register with an existing email or username.

4. Login with Either Username or Email

   • Backend:
     • Enhanced the login functionality in UserService and UserController to accept either a username or email in a single form field.
     • Implemented logic to detect if the identifier is an email or username and retrieve the user accordingly.
   • Frontend:
     • Updated the Login component to use a single "Username or Email" field, allowing users to enter either.
     • Adjusted the handleSubmit function to send the identifier (username or email) to the backend for authentication.
     • Updated placeholder text to make it clear to users that they can log in with either username or email.

5. Error Handling and User Feedback

   • Added user feedback mechanisms on both frontend and backend:
     • Error messages: Informs users about issues like unavailable usernames, invalid login credentials, and existing email registrations.
     • Success messages: Confirms actions like successful registration and password reset, improving user experience.

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Summary

With these enhancements, the Fridget app now includes:

• Robust user registration and login features with real-time username availability and flexible login options.
• Password reset functionality with token validation and email support.
• Improved user experience through proactive validation, meaningful error handling, and clear instructions.

These updates make Fridget more user-friendly, flexible, and secure.