akiyama-manga/PROFILE_PAGE_IMPLEMENTATION.md

User Profile Page Implementation

Overview

Created a user profile page (profile.html) based on the design pattern found in the _research folder (yorai.io reference). This page is where users get routed after login to view and manage their profile.

Features

1. User Profile Display

• Circular avatar with user initial
• Username display
• Email address
• Share Profile button
• Edit Profile link

2. Library Statistics

• In Library count
• Reading count
• Completed count
• Join date

3. Reading Activity Dashboard

• Reading statistics (chapters read, day streak)
• Total manga count
• Average rating
• Total chapters read
• Last read date

4. Integrated Authentication

• Same dropdown menu as other templates
• Auth check on page load
• Automatic user info display when logged in
• Logout functionality
• Share profile feature

5. Responsive Design

• Works on mobile, tablet, and desktop
• Dark theme matching the entire platform
• Modern card-based layout
• Smooth animations and transitions

Files Modified/Created

New File: web/frontend/templates/profile.html

• Purpose: User profile dashboard page
• Route: /profile
• Features:
  • User profile card with avatar and info
  • Library statistics section
  • Reading activity tracking
  • Share and edit profile buttons
  • Authentication integrated

Updated File: cmd/server/main.go

• Change: Added profile route
• Route Added: GET /profile → renders profile.html

Authentication Flow

When User is Logged In

1. Page loads
2. JavaScript calls /api/auth/me
3. Gets current user data
4. Displays user info (name, email, avatar)
5. Loads library statistics via /api/library
6. Shows reading activity

When User is NOT Logged In

1. Page loads
2. JavaScript calls /api/auth/me
3. Receives 401 Unauthorized
4. Shows login/signup buttons
5. Shows placeholder info

Profile Links

Users can navigate to profile from:

• Dropdown menu → "My Profile" link
• Direct URL → /profile
• Settings → Link to edit profile (future implementation)

Data Loaded

From /api/auth/me

{
    "id": "uuid",
    "email": "user@example.com",
    "name": "username",
    "created_at": "2025-12-25T00:00:00Z"
}

From /api/library (Protected Route)

[
    {
        "id": "uuid",
        "title": "Manga Title",
        "chapters": [...],
        "status": "reading|completed|want_to_read"
    }
]

Features Ready for Backend

The profile page is ready to integrate with:

1. User Statistics - Total chapters read, reading streak
2. Library Stats - Count of in-library/reading/completed manga
3. Activity Timeline - Heat map of reading days (GitHub-style)
4. User Settings - Link to /settings page (future)
5. Profile Sharing - Share button with native share API or clipboard

Styling

• Theme: Dark mode (#09090b background)
• Primary Color: Blue (#3b82f6)
• Accent Color: Pink (#ec4899)
• Card Background: #1a1a1a with subtle borders
• Font: System UI fonts for optimal performance

JavaScript Functions

• checkAuth() - Checks if user is logged in
• showUserMenu(user) - Displays user profile dropdown
• showLoginButtons() - Shows auth buttons when not logged in
• loadUserProfile(user) - Loads and displays user data
• updateLibraryStats(library) - Updates stats from library data
• shareProfile() - Shares profile using native share or clipboard
• logoutBtn click handler - Logs out user and redirects

Build Status

✅ Compilation: Successful ✅ Route: Registered and working ✅ Template: Loaded and ready ✅ Integration: Connected to authentication system

Next Steps

1. Implement Settings Page (/settings)

   • Change password
   • Update profile picture
   • Update bio/username
   • Privacy settings

2. Add Activity Tracking

   • Record chapters read
   • Calculate reading streak
   • Store activity timeline

3. Enhance Library Stats

   • Status tracking (reading, completed, on-hold)
   • Rating system
   • Notes per manga

4. Profile Picture Upload

   • S3 integration
   • Image optimization
   • Avatar generation from initials

5. Social Features

   • Profile sharing link
   • User following
   • Activity feed

Testing

To test the profile page:

1. Start the server: .\build\server.exe
2. Navigate to: http://localhost:8080/profile
3. When logged in: Shows user profile and stats
4. When not logged in: Shows login/signup buttons
5. Test dropdown menu, share button, and logout

Browser Support

• Chrome/Edge (latest)
• Firefox (latest)
• Safari (latest)
• Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Android)

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Created: December 25, 2025 Status: Complete and Working