Prestashop Custom Module

Job ID: 38304060

Budget: €30 – €250 EUR

I need a custom prestashop module for my website thermopoudre.fr.

### Requirements Document for the PrestaShop Module "Customer Photo Gallery"

**Module Name**: Customer Photo Gallery

**Target PrestaShop Version**: 1.7.8.6

**Objective**: Allow customers to upload photos of their projects using your powder coatings and provide a platform for showcasing applicators with reviews and detailed profiles.

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### Module Features

#### 1. Customer Photo Gallery

- **Photo Upload**
- Form for customers to upload photos.
- Each photo must have a title.
- Photos can be associated with one or more powder colors used.
- Automatic integration of available colors on the site to facilitate customer selection.
- Preview images before uploading.

- **Photo Validation**
- Photos must be validated by the admin before publication.
- Interface in the back-office to validate photos.

- **Photo Display**
- Uploaded photos must be displayed in the product photos of the selected product(s) during upload.

- **Notification**
- Email notification to the applicator when their photo is validated.

- **Comments**
- Allow users to comment on photos.
- Allow applicators to respond to comments.

#### 2. Applicator Profile Page

- **Profile Information**
- Customers can provide: company name, address, Instagram, contact information, city, postal code, department, region.
- Customers can add their company logo.

- **Photo Display**
- Display the latest photos posted by the applicator with associated colors.
- Display all images posted by the applicator.

- **Rating and Review System**
- Customers can leave reviews on applicators with a rating.
- Reviews must be validated by the admin before publication.
- Reviews appear on the applicator's profile.

#### 3. Applicator Page

- **Map of France**
- Display a map of France with applicators who have filled out their profiles.
- Filter by region, department, and applicator name.

- **Photo Display**
- Display the latest photos posted by all applicators (last 10 photos).

#### 4. Optimizations and Best Practices

- **SEO and Load Time**
- Use meta tags and structured data to improve page SEO.
- Optimize uploaded images (compression, automatic resizing) to reduce load time.

- **Responsive Design**
- Ensure all module pages and features are accessible and functional on mobile.
- Use CSS frameworks like Bootstrap to ensure good adaptability.

#### 5. Notifications and Alerts

- **Real-Time Notifications**
- Use push notifications (via WebSockets or Pusher) to inform applicators of the validation of their photos and reviews in real-time.

- **Email Reminders**
- Send automatic reminders to encourage applicators to complete their profiles or respond to comments.

#### 6. Security

- **File Upload Verification**
- Scan images to detect potential malware or corrupted files.

- **Form Validation**
- Use robust validation mechanisms to prevent SQL injections or other types of attacks.

#### 7. Performance

- **Page and Query Caching**
- Use caching systems to improve module performance.

- **Image Optimization**
- Compress images during upload to minimize their size and speed up page load time.

#### 8. Accessibility

- **Screen Reader Compatibility**
- Ensure pages are accessible to users with visual impairments.

- **Use of ARIA Tags**
- Improve the accessibility of interactive elements with ARIA tags.

#### 9. Customization and Flexibility

- **Back-Office Customization Options**
- Allow the admin to customize certain aspects of the module via the back-office, such as notification messages or filtering options.

- **Multilingual Support**
- Ensure the module is easily translatable to support multiple languages if necessary.

#### 10. Reports and Statistics

- **Back-Office Dashboard**
- Add a dashboard to display statistics on uploaded photos, reviews, comments, etc.

- **Detailed Reports**
- Allow generating reports on applicator activity, received reviews, etc.

#### 11. Integration with the Warehouse Theme

- **Warehouse Theme Compatibility**
- Ensure all module pages and features seamlessly integrate with the Warehouse theme on the site thermopoudre.fr.
- Use Warehouse theme styles and components to maintain visual consistency and a smooth user experience.

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### Technical and Front-End Options

1. **Image Preview Before Upload**
- Use JavaScript to display a real-time preview of uploaded images.

2. **Automatic Image Compression and Resizing**
- Use a library like `ImageMagick` or `GD` to compress and resize images during upload.

3. **Real-Time Notifications**
- Use push notifications (via WebSockets or Pusher) to inform applicators of the validation of their photos and reviews in real-time.

4. **Client-Side and Server-Side Validation**
- Add client-side (JavaScript) validations for a smooth user experience and server-side (PHP) validations for security.

5. **Use of Modern Frameworks**
- Use CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind to ensure a responsive and modern design.
- Use JavaScript libraries like jQuery or Vue.js to enhance interactivity and reactivity.

6. **Cross-Browser Compatibility**
- Ensure the module works perfectly on all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

7. **Enhanced UI/UX for the Upload Form**
- Use modern components (like drag-and-drop zones) for the upload form.
- Display real-time validation messages (e.g., "Title is required", "File must be an image").

8. **Photo Gallery Display**
- Use a responsive and interactive image gallery (e.g., Lightbox, Masonry, or a carousel).
- Add zoom and fullscreen viewing functionalities.

9. **Photo Filtering and Sorting**
- Add filtering and sorting options for customer photos (by color, date, popularity, etc.).

10. **Customizable Design**
- Add options in the back-office to allow admins to customize the gallery appearance (color choices, element layout, etc.).

11. **Threaded Comments and Replies**
- Display comments and replies in a threaded format for better readability and organization.

12. **Star Ratings and Reviews**
- Use interactive star rating components for reviews.
- Display detailed reviews with sorting options (most recent, highest rated, etc.).

13. **Interactive Map of Applicators**
- Use interactive maps (Google Maps, Leaflet) to display applicators.
- Add custom markers with detailed pop-ups.

14. **Dashboard and Reports**
- Create a dashboard in the back-office to display statistics on photos, reviews, and comments.
- Allow generating detailed reports for better analysis.

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### Idea of Module File Structure

- **Main File**
- `customergallery.php`: Contains the main module class.

- **SQL Files**
- `sql/install.php`: Instructions to create tables during installation.
- `sql/uninstall.php`: Instructions to drop tables during uninstallation.

- **Front-End Controllers**
- `controllers/front/UploadPhotoController.php`: Manages photo uploads.
- `controllers/front/CommentController.php`: Manages photo comments.

- **Admin Controllers**
- `controllers/admin/AdminCustomerGalleryController.php`: Manages photo and review validation.

- **Templates**
- `views/templates/front/upload_form.tpl`: Photo upload form.
- `views/templates/front/comment_form.tpl`: Comment form.
- `views/templates/front/applicator_profile.tpl`: Applicator profile form.

- **CSS and JS**
- `views/css/customergallery.css`: CSS file for the module.
- `views/js/customergallery.js`: JavaScript file for the module.

- **Emails**
- `mails/fr/photo_validated.html`: Email template for photo validation.

- **Classes**
- `classes/CustomerPhoto.php`: Class for customer photos.
- `classes/PhotoComment.php`: Class for photo comments.

- **Configuration File**
- `config.xml`: Module configuration.

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### Development and Testing

1. **Develop each feature following PrestaShop best practices.**
2. **Test each feature on a PrestaShop 1.7.8.6 installation.**
3. **Conduct security tests to ensure the module is secure.**
4. **Optimize module performance.**
5. **Ensure mobile compatibility and accessibility.**
6. **Ensure all module features and pages seamlessly integrate into the Warehouse theme on thermopoudre.fr.**

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This updated requirements document covers the main features and requirements for the "Customer Photo Gallery" module. Feel free to add any additional details or adjustments as needed.
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