Implement Notification Feature for User Follow Actions

[Alpha17-2]

Description

We need to implement a feature that sends notifications to users when they are followed by another user. This enhancement aims to improve user engagement by informing users about new followers in real-time.

Database Schema Changes

• Add a table to store notifications with fields for:

  • Notification ID
  • User ID (the user receiving the notification)
  • Follower ID (the user who initiated the follow)
  • Timestamp
  • Notification status (read/unread)

• Notification UI: Add a notification icon and dropdown to the user interface.

  • Display the list of notifications with user avatars, follower names, and timestamps.
  • Mark notifications as read when viewed by the user.

• Real-time Updates: Update the notification dropdown in real-time when a new follower is added.

Testing

• Unit tests for the backend logic to ensure notifications are created correctly.
• Integration tests to verify the end-to-end functionality of the notification feature.
• UI tests to ensure notifications are displayed and updated correctly in the frontend.

Backend Development:

• Develop the follow API endpoint.
• Integrate notification creation logic.
• Implement real-time notification delivery.