# Contact API Update Summary

## Overview
The Contact API has been completely updated to align with the new database schema structure that removes `contact_type` and emphasizes the **Units → Departments → Users** hierarchy with unlimited user nesting.

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## Files Modified

### 1. **src/models/Contact.js**
**Changes:**
- ✅ Removed `contact_type` field from constructor and all methods
- ✅ Added `department_id`, `department_name`, `unit_code`, `role_name`, and `parent_name` fields
- ✅ Updated `create()` method to include `department_id` and remove `contact_type`
- ✅ Updated all SQL queries to include department joins
- ✅ Updated `findById()` to include all new fields
- ✅ Updated `findAll()` to support `department_id` filtering
- ✅ Updated `getContactTree()` to remove `contact_type` filter
- ✅ Updated `getChildren()` with complete join structure
- ✅ Updated `update()` to include `department_id` and remove `contact_type`
- ✅ Updated `getStatistics()` to remove contact_type stats and add department counts
- ✅ Updated `getEnhancedStatistics()` to support `department_id` filtering
- ✅ Updated `search()` to support `unit_id` and `department_id` filtering
- ✅ Updated `toJSON()` to include all new fields

### 2. **src/controllers/contactController.js**
**Changes:**
- ✅ Updated `getAllContacts()` - removed `contact_type`, added `department_id` parameter
- ✅ Updated `createContact()` - added `department_id`, removed `contact_type`
- ✅ Updated `searchContacts()` - added `unit_id` and `department_id` filters
- ✅ Updated `getContactTreeByUnit()` - added `department_id` filter
- ✅ Updated `getContactTreeByBranch()` - converted to department-based (backward compatible)
- ✅ Removed all `contact_type` references from query parameters
- ✅ Updated all filter objects in responses

### 3. **src/middleware/contactValidation.js**
**Changes:**
- ✅ Completely rewritten validation rules
- ✅ Removed `contact_type` validation
- ✅ Removed `branch_id` and `sub_branch_id` validations (deprecated)
- ✅ Made `unit_id` required (was optional)
- ✅ Made `service_no` required (was optional)
- ✅ Made `designation_id` required (was optional)
- ✅ Made `phone` required (was optional)
- ✅ Made `email` required (was optional)
- ✅ Kept `department_id` as optional
- ✅ Updated both `createContactValidation` and `updateContactValidation`

### 4. **src/routes/contacts.js**
**No changes required** - Routes remain the same, only the underlying logic changed

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## New Fields Added

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `department_id` | integer | Foreign key to departments table (optional) |
| `department_name` | string | Name of the department (from join) |
| `unit_code` | string | Unit code (from join) |
| `role_name` | string | Role name (from join) |
| `parent_name` | string | Parent user name (from join) |

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## Fields Removed

| Field | Reason |
|-------|--------|
| `contact_type` | All users are now internal; field no longer needed |
| `branch_id` | Replaced by department structure |
| `sub_branch_id` | Replaced by department structure |

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## API Changes

### Query Parameters Updated

#### GET /api/contacts
**Removed:**
- `contact_type`

**Added:**
- `department_id` - Filter by department

#### GET /api/contacts/search
**Removed:**
- `contact_type`

**Added:**
- `unit_id` - Filter by unit
- `department_id` - Filter by department

#### GET /api/contacts/unit/:unitId
**Removed:**
- `contact_type`

**Added:**
- `department_id` - Filter by department within unit

#### POST /api/contacts (Create)
**Removed:**
- `contact_type`

**Added:**
- `department_id` - Optional department assignment

**Now Required:**
- `service_no`
- `designation_id`
- `phone`
- `email`
- `unit_id`

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## Database Schema Alignment

The Contact API now fully aligns with the new database schema:

```sql
CREATE TABLE users (
  id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
  name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
  rank_id INT,
  service_no VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL UNIQUE,
  unit_id INT NOT NULL,
  department_id INT,  -- NEW: Connected to departments table
  role_id INT NOT NULL DEFAULT 3,
  designation_id INT NOT NULL,
  phone VARCHAR(20) NOT NULL,
  mobile VARCHAR(20),
  alternative_mobile VARCHAR(20),
  email VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL UNIQUE,
  avatar VARCHAR(500),
  status ENUM('online','offline','busy') DEFAULT 'offline',
  last_seen TIMESTAMP,
  password_hash VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
  parent_id INT,  -- Self-referencing for unlimited hierarchy
  is_active TINYINT(1) DEFAULT 1,
  created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
  updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
  
  -- contact_type field REMOVED
  
  FOREIGN KEY (unit_id) REFERENCES units(id),
  FOREIGN KEY (department_id) REFERENCES departments(id),
  FOREIGN KEY (designation_id) REFERENCES designations(id),
  FOREIGN KEY (parent_id) REFERENCES users(id)
);
```

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## Hierarchy Structure

### New Organizational Flow

```
Units (with parent_id)
  └─> Departments (connected via unit_id)
      └─> Users (connected via unit_id and department_id)
          └─> Users (via parent_id)
              └─> Users (unlimited depth)
                  └─> ...
```

### Example Hierarchy

```
Naval Headquarters (Unit)
  └─> CNS Department
      └─> Admiral (Unit Commander, parent_id: null)
          └─> Captain (Dept Head, parent_id: Admiral)
              └─> Commander (Team Lead, parent_id: Captain)
                  └─> Lieutenant (Officer, parent_id: Commander)
                      └─> ... (unlimited nesting)
```

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## Statistics Updates

### Before (with contact_type):
```json
{
  "total_contacts": 100,
  "internal_contacts": 80,
  "external_contacts": 20,
  "root_contacts": 10,
  "child_contacts": 90
}
```

### After (without contact_type):
```json
{
  "total_contacts": 100,
  "root_contacts": 10,
  "child_contacts": 90,
  "super_admins": 1,
  "admins": 5,
  "regular_users": 94,
  "total_units": 7,
  "total_departments": 22
}
```

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## Backward Compatibility Notes

### Breaking Changes
1. **`contact_type` removed** - Any frontend code using this field must be updated
2. **Required fields changed** - `unit_id`, `service_no`, `designation_id`, `phone`, `email` are now required
3. **Branch endpoints** - `/api/contacts/branch/:branchId` now uses `department_id` internally

### Non-Breaking Changes
1. **Routes unchanged** - All endpoint URLs remain the same
2. **Response structure** - Similar, just added new fields
3. **Authentication** - No changes to auth mechanism

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## Migration Checklist

If migrating from the old Contact API:

- [ ] Update frontend to remove `contact_type` usage
- [ ] Update create/edit forms to include `department_id` field
- [ ] Make `service_no`, `designation_id`, `phone`, `email` required in forms
- [ ] Update filter components to use `department_id` instead of `contact_type`
- [ ] Update statistics displays to show department counts
- [ ] Test user creation with new required fields
- [ ] Test department filtering
- [ ] Update any stored queries/filters that used `contact_type`
- [ ] Update documentation and user guides
- [ ] Run database migration to add `unit_id` to departments table
- [ ] Run database migration to remove `contact_type` from users table

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## Testing Recommendations

### Unit Tests
1. Test contact creation with department_id
2. Test contact creation without department_id (should work)
3. Test filtering by department_id
4. Test statistics without contact_type
5. Test validation for required fields

### Integration Tests
1. Test full user hierarchy creation (5+ levels deep)
2. Test department filtering across units
3. Test search with department filters
4. Test moving users between departments
5. Test organizational hierarchy endpoint

### API Tests
```bash
# Create contact with department
POST /api/contacts
{
  "name": "Test User",
  "service_no": "BN99999",
  "unit_id": 1,
  "department_id": 1,
  "designation_id": 1,
  "phone": "+880211119999",
  "email": "test@navy.mil.bd"
}

# Get contacts by department
GET /api/contacts?unit_id=1&department_id=1&tree=true

# Search within department
GET /api/contacts/search?q=Test&department_id=1
```

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## Documentation Files

1. **CONTACT_API_DOCUMENTATION_V2.md** - Complete API documentation
2. **DATABASE_STRUCTURE_CHANGES.md** - Database schema changes
3. **CONTACT_API_UPDATE_SUMMARY.md** - This file
4. **database_schema.sql** - Updated database schema

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## Benefits of the Update

1. **Simplified Data Model** - Removed unnecessary `contact_type` distinction
2. **Better Organization** - Clear Units → Departments → Users flow
3. **Unlimited Hierarchy** - Users can nest infinitely via `parent_id`
4. **Enhanced Filtering** - Department-based filtering for better organization
5. **Cleaner Code** - Removed conditional checks for `contact_type`
6. **Better Statistics** - More meaningful stats without internal/external split
7. **Scalability** - Structure supports any organizational complexity

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## Support

For questions or issues related to the Contact API update:
1. Check the API documentation: `CONTACT_API_DOCUMENTATION_V2.md`
2. Review database changes: `DATABASE_STRUCTURE_CHANGES.md`
3. Check the database schema: `database_schema.sql`

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**Update completed successfully! ✅**

All Contact API endpoints have been updated to work with the new schema structure.

