User Profile Edit Page
Overview
A dedicated page where users can view and update their profile information, including name, email, avatar, and password. The interface provides real-time validation, auto-save capabilities, and confirmation messages for successful updates.
User Stories
- As a user, I want to update my display name, so that others see my preferred name
- As a user, I want to change my email address, so that I can use my current contact info
- As a user, I want to upload a profile picture, so that my account feels personalized
- As a user, I want to change my password, so that I can keep my account secure
- As a user, I want to see which fields are required, so that I don't submit incomplete forms
Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] Profile page displays current user information in form fields
- [ ] Users can edit name, email, bio, and avatar
- [ ] Email changes require verification via confirmation link
- [ ] Avatar upload supports JPG, PNG (max 5MB)
- [ ] Avatar preview shown before saving
- [ ] Password change requires current password verification
- [ ] Form validates inputs before submission (email format, password strength)
- [ ] Success message displayed after saving changes
- [ ] Changes reflected immediately across the application
Technical Requirements
- Implement form with controlled inputs (React Hook Form or similar)
- Validate email uniqueness on backend
- Send verification email for email changes
- Resize and optimize uploaded avatars (max 500x500px)
- Store avatar in cloud storage (S3, Cloudinary)
- Hash new passwords before storing
- Invalidate sessions if email or password changed
- Use optimistic UI updates for instant feedback
Edge Cases
- User uploads oversized image → Compress on frontend or reject with clear message
- New email already exists → Show "Email already in use" error
- User changes email but doesn't verify → Keep old email until verification complete
- Multiple profile updates in quick succession → Debounce save requests
- Avatar upload fails → Revert to previous avatar, show error message
Out of Scope
- Social media links
- Privacy settings
- Notification preferences
- Account deletion
- Two-factor authentication setup