[Feat] Chat Functionality Between Users and Sellers

[ShivanshPlays]

Feature Request: Chat Functionality Between Users and Sellers

Description

The chat feature will be implemented in stages across multiple pull requests. Users will have the ability to search and choose any seller to start a conversation, while sellers will be able to view and respond to user messages. This feature will be introduced in a series of PRs, starting with frontend UI design using dummy data and gradually moving to backend integration with dynamic data.

PR Series:

1. Backend setup for chat functionality (EDIT : completed in #1117 )

   • Implement server actions and schema modifications to dynamically populate the specific chat page for both users and sellers.

2. Frontend: User Dashboard page with list of all available vendors to select and explore their offerings (EDIT : completed in #1118 )

   • Implement a fully responsive and attractively designed frontend page where users select any vendor's list.
   • Json server will be used initially to simulate the list of vendors for users.
   • Ensure design , responsiveness , consistency , theme and usability for the page.

3.. add a user profile section in the (EDIT : completed in #1122 )

• Add a user profile section to the dashboard, which will include stats for users.

4. OfferingsByVendor Page (EDIT : completed in #1119 )

   • Page with list of all available offerings of a specific vendor to select and and discuss about that specific offering with the vendor
   • Implement a fully responsive and attractively designed frontend page where users can search and select who to chat with.
   • Json server will be used initially to simulate the list of vendors for users.
   • Ensure design , responsiveness , consistency , theme and usability for the page.

5. Frontend: Specific Chat Page (EDIT : completed in #1120 )

   • Design a fully responsive chat interface where users can view their conversation with a specific vendor.
   • add preview of the offering that is being discussed about
   • Use JSON server to send dummy data to simulate messages between users and sellers.
   • Ensure design , responsiveness , consistency , theme and usability for the page.

6. Backend: Dynamic User Selection

   • Implement necessary server actions and modify the schema to dynamically populate the pages made in PR 2 and 3.
   • Connect dynamic data to the frontend, replacing the dummy data for a functional search and selection experience.

7. Backend: Dynamic Chat Functionality

   • Integrate real-time messaging or refreshable data to keep the chat experience responsive and engaging.
   • Connect dynamic data to the frontend, replacing dummy data to support actual message exchanges.

Additional Notes

• Break down each stage into separate PRs to ensure modular, testable code at each stage.
• Ensure all schema and server actions are well-documented for future extensibility.
• Consider security measures and privacy of chat data between users and sellers.

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This series of PRs will introduce an intuitive and feature-rich chat experience between users and sellers on the platform.

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