Implement the notification center and history

[wekesa360]

(Web - JavaScript)

Description

This issue focuses on implementing the notification center and history functionality for the web-based user interface of the Comrade Marketplace, which is built using JavaScript.

Tasks

Design the Notification Center UI

• Create the user interface for the notification center, including:
• Displaying a list of notifications received by the user
• Allowing users to view notification details and mark them as read/unread
• Providing options to filter and sort the notifications

Implement the Notification Retrieval

• Develop the logic to fetch the user's notification history from the Comrade Marketplace backend API
• Ensure the notification data is properly parsed and displayed in the notification center

Implement the Notification Management

• Allow users to mark notifications as read or unread
• Update the notification status in the local storage and synchronize it with the backend

Handle Notification Updates and Real-time Sync

• Implement mechanisms to receive and display new notifications in real-time (e.g., WebSockets, Server-Sent Events)
• Ensure the notification center is updated seamlessly as new notifications arrive

Optimize the Notification Center Experience

• Analyze and improve the performance and responsiveness of the notification center
• Implement best practices for user interactions, animations, and accessibility

Implement Notification Preferences

• Allow users to customize their notification preferences (e.g., notification types, frequency)
• Integrate the notification preferences with the backend to persist the user's settings

Acceptance Criteria

• The notification center UI is well-designed and provides an intuitive user experience
• Users can successfully retrieve and manage their notification history
• The notification center is updated in real-time as new notifications arrive
• The notification center is optimized for performance and responsiveness
• Users can customize their notification preferences and have them synchronized with the backend

Dependencies

• Implement the Notification model and notification-related features (Backend)
• Integrate the web application with the Comrade Marketplace backend API

Resources

• JavaScript documentation for building notification-centric user interfaces
• Best practices for notification management and real-time updates in web applications
• Integration with the Comrade Marketplace backend API