Public Resource Sharing via Username

[Rayan9064]

Public Resource Sharing via Username

Description

Implement a feature to share resources publicly using usernames. Anyone should be able to access a user's shared links and resources by visiting a URL like /u/{username} or /shared/{username}.

Requirements

• Create a new page/route (e.g., /u/[username]) that displays all public resources of the specified user.
• Show user's public collections and resources in a read-only view.
• Add a search feature on this page to filter/search through the shared resources (by title, tags, notes).
• Implement client-side caching to avoid repeated DB calls:
  • Cache the fetched resources in local storage or session storage.
  • Use a cache key based on username and last updated timestamp.
  • Set a reasonable TTL (e.g., 5-10 minutes) to balance freshness and cost.
  • Only refetch if cache is stale or user explicitly refreshes.
• Ensure viewers cannot edit, delete, or modify the shared resources (read-only mode).
• Handle cases where username doesn't exist (404 page).
• Add basic SEO/meta tags for shared pages (title, description with username).

Technical Details

• API endpoint: Extend /api/resources to support fetching public resources by username (e.g., GET /api/resources?username={username}&public=true).
• Caching: Use SWR or React Query for automatic caching, revalidation, and deduping.
• UI: Reuse existing resource card components but in read-only mode (no edit/delete buttons).
• Security: Ensure only public resources are returned; no private data leakage.
• Performance: Paginate results if user has many resources; implement lazy loading.

Acceptance Criteria

• URL /u/{username} loads and displays public resources.
• Search bar filters resources by title/tags/notes.
• Resources are cached client-side to reduce DB calls.
• No edit/delete actions visible on shared pages.
• Proper error handling for invalid usernames.
• Mobile-responsive design.

Related Files

• app/api/resources/route.ts (extend GET handler)
• src/pages/u/[username].tsx (new page component)
• src/components/SharedDump.tsx (reuse or extend for shared view)

[Aayushdev18]

can you assign me this issue?

[Rayan9064]

Thank you for your interest, I have assigned you this issue, happy coding!

[Bayyana-kiran]

hey @Rayan9064 @Aayushdev18 I would like to contribute this issue, if you guys busy I can give a try, Could you assign me !

[Rayan9064]

@Bayyana-kiran I have unassigned @Aayushdev18, are you still interested to contribute to this issue?