Issues in usermodel.ts

[BaibhavTiwari]

The current implementation of the User model has several issues. Below is a breakdown of the identified problems:

1. Inconsistent Naming Conventions

• The Users interface and the userSchema have inconsistencies in naming conventions. Example:
  • Users interface should be singular, i.e., User to maintain consistency with the schema name and mongoose model naming conventions.
  • The field directorsold could be more descriptive and standardized.

2. Potential Redundancy in _id Fields

• The _id field is defined as String in the User schema with a default set to new mongoose.Types.ObjectId().toString(), while Mongoose typically handles _id as ObjectId by default. Using String for _id may lead to unexpected behavior, especially if MongoDB's default _id format is expected.

3. Missing Validations for Certain Fields

• Some fields are missing validations for required constraints:
  • age: There is no validation or minimum/maximum range for age.
  • email: No validation for proper email format.
  • profile_image: Should possibly have validation for URL format or allowed image types.

4. No Password Field

• There is no password field present in the schema, which is essential for user authentication. Typically, email and password are required for login functionality.

5. Type for friends and friendRequests Could Be More Specific

• The friends array is currently typed as String[]. It would be more appropriate to reference ObjectId[] or to relate this field to the User model via Schema.Types.ObjectId if the list represents other users.
• Similarly, the friendRequests array should potentially relate to the User model instead of just using String types for from and to.

6. Deprecated or Unclear Field: directorsold

• The field directorsold is unclear and should either be renamed or removed if it is no longer relevant. Additionally, using an updated naming format such as directors or explaining its purpose would improve clarity.

7. No Indexes on Frequently Queried Fields

• It may be necessary to add indexes on frequently queried fields such as userName, email, and possibly friends for better query performance.

8. Unclear Use of actor Field

• The actor field is defined as an array of Schema.Types.ObjectId, but there is no context or explanation of what this field represents in the user model. Consider providing a clearer name or documentation for this field.

9. Type for MovieInList

• The MovieInList type in Journal and List schema uses a subdocument, but it is not clear how it is defined and managed in the movieInListSchema. If it's meant to reference an external collection, it should likely be an ObjectId.

10. isPublic Should Have a Default Value

• The isPublic field in the List schema is required but has no default value. Consider setting a default for this field if it's often the same (e.g., default to false).

11. Subdocument Arrays Should Validate Contents

• Fields like groups, lists, actor, friends, and friendRequests may require array validation to ensure that empty arrays are not allowed if that is intended. Adding validators for array length or content could help maintain data integrity.

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