Over the past few days, I’ve made significant progress on a web app designed for my band, where users can sign in, explore albums and live shows, download music, donate, and learn more about the band. This project is built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js), and I’m excited to share the new features I’ve been working on.
Recent Progress: Band Member & Fan Features
One of the main areas I’ve been focusing on is building out the core models and controllers for the app. These structures are key to ensuring smooth functionality as users interact with the app. Here’s what’s new:
Band Member Authentication: I’ve set up a bandMember.js model, which stores the band members' information like their name, role, and instrument. This model also supports authentication, so band members can log in securely using their credentials. The app uses JWT tokens for secure logins, ensuring that only authorized band members can access sensitive data like tour dates, setlists, and upcoming shows.
Fan Authentication: Fans can also create an account to log in and interact with the band’s content. The Fan.js model stores fan profiles, including favorite albums, shows they’ve attended, and other personalized details. Fans will eventually be able to interact more deeply with the app, such as commenting on shows, albums, and webcasts, and even liking tracks and performances.
Interactive Features for Fans: Fans won’t just be passive viewers of the app. I plan to implement features where they can like and comment on tracks, albums, live shows, and webcasts. This will allow them to engage more with the band’s content and become part of the community. These interactions will be stored and displayed on their profiles, and eventually, fans will be able to follow specific albums or shows to receive notifications about updates.
Webcast and Show Controllers: I’ve also been working on controllers for webcasts and shows. Webcasts will allow fans to tune in to live broadcasts of events, while the show controller will manage concert details, including tour dates, venues, and setlists. These features will help fans stay up to date with the band's live performances.
Keeping the Code DRY
A major focus for me has been ensuring that the code remains clean, efficient, and easy to maintain. This means reducing repetition and focusing on reusable code. To achieve this, I’ve:
Centralized Error Handling: I’ve implemented an error handling middleware that consolidates all error management into one place, making the codebase more manageable and ensuring that errors are handled consistently across the app.
Reusable Validation Middleware: Input validation has been standardized using middleware to ensure that all data passed into the app is correct and well-formed. This reduces the need to repeat validation logic in every route handler.
By making these improvements, I can add new features without bloating the code and keep everything manageable as the app scales.
Next Steps
Looking ahead, there are several key features I plan to work on next:
User Authentication (JWT): I will be refining the user authentication system for both fans and band members to ensure a smooth and secure experience.
Like and Comment Features: As mentioned, I plan to allow fans to interact with tracks, shows, albums, and webcasts by liking and commenting on them. This will help build a more engaging community around the band.
Testing and Bug Fixes: Once these features are integrated, I’ll focus on testing the app to ensure everything works as expected. I’ll also tackle any bugs or performance issues that arise during testing.
User Notifications: Fans will eventually be able to receive notifications about new shows, webcasts, or album releases. I’ll be implementing a system for sending notifications based on their preferences.
Conclusion
The app is coming together nicely, and I’m excited about the features on the horizon. By building a robust, interactive platform, I’ll be able to provide a deeper connection between the band and our fans. Stay tuned for more updates as I continue to build out the app, and I look forward to sharing more in the near future!
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