Profile Module Documentation
Overview
The Profile module provides comprehensive user profile management functionality for the telecommunications platform. This module handles user account information, address management, balance tracking, and personal settings across the platform.
Purpose
- Manage user profile information and settings
- Handle address and contact information
- Provide account balance tracking and management
- Support profile customization and preferences
- Enable secure profile data management
Module Information
- Path:
src/app/profile - Module File:
profile.module.ts - Routing File:
profile-routing.module.ts - Lazy Loaded: Yes
Components
AddressComponent
- File:
address/address.component.ts - Purpose: Address management interface
- Features:
- Multiple address management (billing, shipping, service)
- Address validation and verification
- International address support
- Address type categorization
- Default address settings
- Address history tracking
BalanceComponent
- File:
balance/balance.component.ts - Purpose: Account balance management
- Features:
- Real-time balance display
- Balance history and transactions
- Payment method integration
- Auto-recharge configuration
- Balance alerts and notifications
- Credit and debit tracking
ProfileComponent
- File:
profile/profile.component.ts - Purpose: Main profile management interface
- Features:
- Personal information management
- Contact details editing
- Profile picture upload
- Account settings configuration
- Privacy settings management
- Profile completeness tracking
Services
ProfileService
- File:
profile.service.ts - Purpose: Core profile operations
- Key Methods:
- Profile data CRUD operations
- Address management operations
- Balance tracking and updates
- Profile validation
- Image upload handling
- Settings synchronization
File Structure
``
src/app/profile/
├── address/
│ ├── address.component.ts
│ ├── address.component.html
│ ├── address.component.css
│ └── address.component.spec.ts
├── balance/
│ ├── balance.component.ts
│ ├── balance.component.html
│ ├── balance.component.css
│ └── balance.component.spec.ts
├── profile/
│ ├── profile.component.ts
│ ├── profile.component.html
│ ├── profile.component.css
│ └── profile.component.spec.ts
├── profile.service.ts
├── profile-routing.module.ts
└── profile.module.ts
`
Dependencies
- Internal Modules:
- SharedModule (UI components, utilities)
- AuthenticationModule (user authentication)
- BillingModule (payment integration)
- External Libraries:
- Angular Common
- Angular Forms
- Angular Router
- Image upload components
- Address validation services
Routes Configuration
- Base Route:
/profile
Child Routes:
/profile/view - Profile overview
/profile/edit - Edit profile information
/profile/address - Address management
/profile/balance - Balance management
/profile/settings - Profile settings
Key Features
Personal Information Management
- Complete profile data management
- Contact information handling
- Personal preferences
- Profile picture management
- Account verification status
- Profile completeness tracking
Address Management
- Multiple address types support
- Address validation and verification
- International address formats
- Default address configuration
- Address book functionality
- Geocoding and mapping integration
Balance Management
- Real-time balance tracking
- Transaction history
- Payment method integration
- Auto-recharge capabilities
- Balance alerts and notifications
- Credit management
Profile Security
- Secure data handling
- Privacy settings management
- Data encryption
- Access control
- Audit trail maintenance
- GDPR compliance
Address Features
Address Types
- Billing Address: For invoicing and payments
- Shipping Address: For physical deliveries
- Service Address: For service provisioning
- Mailing Address: For correspondence
- Emergency Contact: For emergency situations
Address Validation
- Real-time address verification
- Postal code validation
- Format standardization
- Geocoding services
- International format support
- Duplicate detection
Address Management
- Multiple address storage
- Default address settings
- Address categorization
- Search and filter capabilities
- Bulk operations
- Import/export functionality
Balance Features
Balance Tracking
- Real-time balance updates
- Multiple currency support
- Credit and debit tracking
- Transaction categorization
- Balance history
- Statement generation
Payment Integration
- Multiple payment methods
- Auto-recharge configuration
- Payment scheduling
- Failed payment handling
- Refund processing
- Payment history
Balance Alerts
- Low balance notifications
- Payment due reminders
- Auto-recharge notifications
- Transaction alerts
- Security alerts
- Custom alert thresholds
Integration Points
With Authentication Module
- User authentication for profile access
- Session management
- Permission verification
- Security enforcement
With User Management Module
- Profile data synchronization
- Account status integration
- User role management
- Permission coordination
With Billing Module
- Balance integration
- Payment processing
- Invoice generation
- Financial reporting
Security Features
Data Protection
- Encrypted personal data storage
- Secure data transmission
- GDPR compliance support
- Data retention policies
- Right to erasure support
Access Control
- User-specific profile access
- Permission-based operations
- Audit logging
- Session security
- Multi-factor authentication support
Privacy Management
- Privacy settings configuration
- Data sharing controls
- Consent management
- Anonymization options
- Data export capabilities
Performance Features
- Efficient profile data loading
- Image optimization
- Caching strategies
- Real-time updates
- Optimized API calls
Usage Guidelines
For Users
1. Profile Management:
- Update personal information
- Manage contact details
- Upload profile picture
- Configure privacy settings
2. Address Management:
- Add and edit addresses
- Set default addresses
- Manage address types
- Verify address information
3. Balance Management:
- Monitor account balance
- View transaction history
- Configure auto-recharge
- Set up balance alerts
For Administrators
1. Profile Oversight:
- Monitor profile completeness
- Handle verification requests
- Manage data compliance
- Process profile issues
2. Data Management:
- Ensure data integrity
- Handle data requests
- Manage retention policies
- Process data exports
API Integration
Profile Operations
GET /profile/{userId} - Get user profile
PUT /profile/{userId} - Update profile
POST /profile/{userId}/image - Upload profile image
GET /profile/{userId}/settings - Get profile settings
Address Management
GET /profile/{userId}/addresses - Get user addresses
POST /profile/{userId}/addresses - Add new address
PUT /profile/{userId}/addresses/{id} - Update address
DELETE /profile/{userId}/addresses/{id} - Delete address
Balance Operations
GET /profile/{userId}/balance - Get current balance
GET /profile/{userId}/transactions - Get transaction history
POST /profile/{userId}/recharge - Add balance
PUT /profile/{userId}/auto-recharge` - Configure auto-recharge
Error Handling
- Profile update failures
- Image upload errors
- Address validation failures
- Balance synchronization issues
- Network connectivity problems
- Data validation errors
Performance Considerations
- Efficient profile data queries
- Image optimization and compression
- Caching for frequently accessed data
- Real-time balance updates
- Optimized address validation
Testing
Unit Testing
- Component functionality
- Service method testing
- Validation logic testing
- Image handling testing
Integration Testing
- Profile data flow testing
- Address validation testing
- Balance synchronization testing
- Payment integration testing
Security Testing
- Data protection validation
- Access control testing
- Privacy compliance verification
- Audit trail testing
Best Practices
Profile Management
- Regular profile validation
- Data accuracy maintenance
- Privacy-first approach
- User-friendly interfaces
- Comprehensive error handling
Data Security
- Encrypted data storage
- Secure data transmission
- Access logging
- Regular security audits
- Compliance monitoring
Development
- Efficient data queries
- Proper error handling
- Comprehensive testing
- Performance optimization
- Security considerations
Future Enhancements
- Enhanced profile customization
- Social profile integration
- Advanced privacy controls
- Mobile profile management
- AI-powered profile suggestions
- Enhanced address intelligence
- Blockchain-based identity verification