Push notifications

[nicolec082202]

Description

• Implement push notifications in the app to notify users when their equippedBaby drops to 1 currentHeart.
• The notification should appear as a banner and encourage users to check on their NiceBaby in the app.

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Task List

• [ ] Step 1: Configure Push Notifications in the App
  • [ ] Enable push notifications in the Xcode project settings.
  • [ ] Configure the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) by generating the necessary keys and certificates.
  • [ ] Register the app for push notifications.
• [ ] Step 2: Add Notification Handling Logic
  • [ ] Use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to handle the sending of notifications.
  • [ ] Integrate Firebase Messaging SDK into the app.
  • [ ] Ensure the app can receive notifications from FCM, including both foreground and background scenarios.
• [ ] Step 3: Set Up Firestore Triggers
  • [ ] Add a Firestore cloud function to monitor changes in currentHearts.
  • [ ] Trigger a notification when the currentHearts field for the equippedBaby reaches 1.
  • [ ] Ensure the notification includes a custom message, such as:
  • "Oh no! Your NiceBaby is feeling sad. Open the app to cheer them up!"
• [ ] Step 4: Design Notification Payload
  • [ ] Customize the notification banner to include:
  • App name and a brief message.
  • (Optional) An image of the NiceBaby's sad sprite.
  • [ ] Ensure notifications are actionable, leading users to the DollStatusView when tapped.
• [ ] Step 5: Test Notification Flow
  • [ ] Verify that notifications are sent and received when currentHearts drops to 1.
  • [ ] Test on various devices and scenarios (e.g., app in foreground, background, and terminated).
  • [ ] Ensure tapping the notification opens the app and navigates to DollStatusView.

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Acceptance Criteria

• [ ] Push notifications are configured and enabled for the app.
• [ ] Notifications are triggered correctly when the equippedBaby’s currentHearts drops to 1.
• [ ] Notifications include a clear, actionable message and (if possible) an image.
• [ ] Tapping the notification navigates the user to DollStatusView.
• [ ] Notifications are tested and functional in foreground, background, and terminated states.

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Branch Navigation

• Branch Name: feat/pushNotifications

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Resources / References

• Apple Push Notification Service Documentation
• Firebase Cloud Messaging Documentation
• Integrating FCM with APNs
• Setting Up Notifications in iOS
• Cloud Functions for Firestore Triggers