User Stories

Users

As an unregistered and unauthorized user, I would like an easy to find and clear button on both the /signup and /login pages to allow me to visit the site as a guest without signing up or logging in.
- When I'm on either the /signup or /login pages:
  - I can click on a Demo User button to log me in and allow me access as a normal user.
    - So that I can test the site's features and functionality without needing to stop and enter credentials.

As a logged in user, I want to log out via an easy to find log out button on the navigation bar.
- While on any page of the site:
  - I can log out of my account and be redirected to the home page.
    - So that I can easily log out to keep my information secure.

As a user, I want to view all available posts.
- When I'm on the /:
  - I expect to receive a list of all posts in the system.
As a logged in user, I want to be able to create a new post to share my content.
- I can write and submit a post, when I'm on the /new-post page :
  - I expect my post to be saved and viewable by others.
As a logged in user, I want to update my posts when I need to make changes or corrections.
- When I'm on the /, /post/:postId, or /users/:userId/post pages:
  - I can click "Edit" to make permanent changes to post that I have posted.
  - So that I can fix any errors I make in my post.
As a logged in user, I want the ability to delete my posts if I no longer want them to be available.
- When I'm on the /, /post/:postId, or /users/:userId/post pages:
  - I can click "Delete" to permanently delete a post I have posted.
    - So that when I realize I shouldn't have publicly said something, I can easily remove it.

As a user, I want to view all comments related to a specific post.
- When I'm on the /posts/:postId/comments page:
  - I expect to see a list of all comments associated with that post.
As a logged in user, I want to share my opinions by commenting on posts.
- When I'm on the /posts/:postId/comments page:
  - I can write and submit my comment.
    - I expect my comment to be added under the relevant post.
As a logged in user, I want the flexibility to modify my comments for clarity or to correct any mistakes.
- When I'm on the /posts/:postId/comments/:commentId page:
  - I can click "Edit reply" to make permanent changes to a comment I have made.
    - So that I can ensure my comment accurately reflects my thoughts.
As a logged in user, I want the option to remove my comments if I reconsider my words or find them unsuitable.
- When I'm on the /posts/:postId/comments/:commentId page:
  - I can click "Delete reply" to permanently remove a comment I have made.
    - This allows me to retract any comment I regret or deem inappropriate.

As a user, I want to gauge the popularity of a post by viewing its likes.
- When I'm on the /posts/:postId/likes page:
  - I expect to see a count or list of likes associated with that post.
As a user, I want to express my appreciation for posts that resonate with me.
- When I'm on the /posts/:postId page:
  - I can click "Likes" to show my interest in the post.
    - I expect the post's like count to increase by one and this action to be linked to my account.
As a user, I want the freedom to reconsider and undo my likes.
- When I'm on the /posts/:postId page where I've previously liked a post:
  - I can click "Likes" to retract my like.
    - I expect the post's like count to decrease by one.

As a logged in user, I want to oversee the accounts I've chosen to follow.
- When I'm on the /users/:userId/following page:
  - I expect to see a list of all users I'm currently following.
As a logged in user, I want to connect with other users by following them and viewing their content.
- When I'm on the /users/:userId profile page, /users/:userId/likes, /users/:userId/followers, or / of posts header and in the likes list:
  - I can click "Follow" to start following that user.
    - I expect to be added to the user's list of followers.
As a logged in user, I want the flexibility to disconnect from users whose content no longer aligns with my interests.
- When I'm on the /users/:userId profile page, /users/:userId/following where I'm already following the user,:
  - I can click "Following" to cease following them.
    - I expect to be removed from the user's list of followers.

(* As a logged in user, I want insight into my audience or to verify connections with friends.

When I'm on the /users/:userId/followers page:
- I expect to see a list of all users who have chosen to follow me.)