User Profile

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Introduction

This feature allows users to upload a profile photo of their choice, visible to all other users. Employers will have veto power over the photos to ensure they meet company standards.

Tasks:

1. UI/UX Design:

   • Design a user interface for uploading profile photos.
   • Design a review interface for employers to approve or veto profile photos.
   • Design a notification system for users to be informed about the status of their uploaded photos.

2. Backend Development:

   • Implement API endpoints for uploading, storing, and retrieving profile photos.
   • Implement API endpoints for employers to review and approve/veto photos.
   • Implement notification logic to inform users about the status of their photos.

3. Frontend Development:

   • Integrate the photo upload interface into the existing user profile page.
   • Integrate the photo review interface into the employer portal.
   • Implement frontend logic to handle notifications about photo status.

4. Database Schema Changes:

   • Update the user table to include a field for storing profile photo URLs.
   • Create a new table to log photo uploads, statuses (pending, approved, vetoed), and timestamps.

5. Testing:

   • Write and execute test cases for the photo upload feature.
   • Write and execute test cases for the employer veto/approval feature.
   • Perform usability testing to ensure the feature is intuitive and user-friendly.

6. Deployment:

   • Deploy the new feature to a staging environment for final testing.
   • Deploy the feature to the production environment following successful testing.

Rationale:

• Enhances user engagement by allowing personalization of profiles.
• Provides a sense of identity and ownership for users within the app.
• Allows employers to maintain control over appropriate content.

Business Case:

• User Satisfaction: Personalized profiles can increase user satisfaction and engagement, leading to higher daily logins and task completion.
• Compliance and Brand Integrity: Employer veto power ensures that profile photos align with company standards and values, maintaining a professional environment.
• Competitive Advantage: Offering personalized features can make the app more attractive compared to competitors, potentially increasing market share.

Affected Users:

• Employees: Can upload and display their chosen profile photos.
• Employers: Have the ability to approve or veto uploaded profile photos.
• Admin: May need to manage and oversee the photo approval process.