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# Partner API Vision

> Future API design for partner dashboard features

# Partner Dashboard API Vision

This document outlines a potential future API design for partner features. Currently, the partner dashboard communicates directly with Supabase.

<Note>
  This is a design reference document. These endpoints do not currently exist. The partner dashboard uses Supabase SDK for all operations.
</Note>

## Current Implementation

The partner dashboard currently:

* Uses Supabase JavaScript SDK
* Implements Row Level Security (RLS) for permissions
* Queries database tables directly
* Handles real-time subscriptions via Supabase

```typescript theme={null}
// Current approach
const { data: students } = await supabase
  .from('student_school_interactions')
  .select('*, students(*)')
  .eq('school_id', currentSchoolId)
  .order('created_at', { ascending: false });
```

## Future API Benefits

A dedicated Partner API could provide:

### 1. Simplified Analytics

Instead of complex joins:

```typescript theme={null}
// Future API approach
const analytics = await api.get('/partner/analytics', {
  period: '30d',
  metrics: ['engagement', 'geography', 'quality']
});
```

### 2. Batch Operations

Enable bulk messaging and actions:

```typescript theme={null}
// Send message to multiple students
await api.post('/partner/messages/bulk', {
  studentIds: selectedStudents,
  template: 'scholarship_reminder',
  personalize: true
});
```

### 3. Aggregated Data

Pre-computed metrics and insights:

```typescript theme={null}
// Get campaign performance
const campaign = await api.get('/partner/campaigns/current', {
  include: ['demographics', 'engagement_funnel', 'top_interests']
});
```

## Proposed Endpoint Structure

### Analytics & Reporting

```
GET  /partner/analytics/overview
GET  /partner/analytics/students
GET  /partner/analytics/engagement
GET  /partner/analytics/geographic
POST /partner/analytics/export
```

### Student Management

```
GET  /partner/students
GET  /partner/students/:id
GET  /partner/students/:id/interactions
POST /partner/students/filter
GET  /partner/campaigns/:id/students
```

### Messaging

```
GET  /partner/conversations
GET  /partner/conversations/:id/messages
POST /partner/messages
POST /partner/messages/bulk
POST /partner/messages/templates
```

### Profile & Content

```
GET  /partner/profile
PATCH /partner/profile
POST /partner/profile/sections
POST /partner/media/upload
DELETE /partner/media/:id
```

### Scholarships

```
GET  /partner/scholarships
POST /partner/scholarships
PATCH /partner/scholarships/:id
GET  /partner/scholarships/:id/analytics
POST /partner/scholarships/:id/archive
```

### Team Management

```
GET  /partner/team/members
POST /partner/team/invite
PATCH /partner/team/members/:id
DELETE /partner/team/members/:id
GET  /partner/team/permissions
```

## Design Patterns

### Permission Scoping

```typescript theme={null}
// Middleware to handle entity permissions
async function checkEntityAccess(req: Request) {
  const entityId = req.headers['x-entity-id'];
  const userId = req.user.id;
  
  const hasAccess = await checkUserEntityPermission(userId, entityId);
  if (!hasAccess) {
    throw new ForbiddenError('No access to this entity');
  }
}
```

### Response Enrichment

```typescript theme={null}
// Enrich student data with computed fields
interface EnrichedStudent {
  id: string;
  profile: StudentProfile;
  interaction: {
    type: 'view' | 'like' | 'dislike';
    date: Date;
    matchScore: number;
    matchGrade: string;
  };
  insights: {
    engagementLevel: 'high' | 'medium' | 'low';
    responseRate: number;
    interests: string[];
  };
}
```

### Webhook Events

Partners could subscribe to events:

```typescript theme={null}
interface WebhookEvent {
  event: 'student.liked' | 'message.received' | 'scholarship.saved';
  timestamp: Date;
  data: {
    studentId: string;
    entityId: string;
    metadata: Record<string, any>;
  };
}
```

## Implementation Considerations

### Performance Optimization

* Cache frequently accessed data (analytics, school profiles)
* Use database views for complex queries
* Implement pagination for large datasets
* Queue bulk operations

### Security

* Entity-based access control
* Rate limiting per organization
* Audit logging for all actions
* Input validation and sanitization

### Developer Experience

* TypeScript SDK with full type safety
* Comprehensive error messages
* Request/response examples
* Interactive API documentation

## Migration Path

If implementing this API:

1. **Phase 1**: Create read-only endpoints
   * Analytics and reporting
   * Student lists and profiles

2. **Phase 2**: Add write operations
   * Messaging
   * Profile updates
   * Scholarship management

3. **Phase 3**: Advanced features
   * Webhooks
   * Bulk operations
   * Custom integrations

## Current Alternative

For now, partners can achieve similar functionality using:

* Supabase RPC functions for complex queries
* Database views for aggregated data
* Edge Functions for custom logic
* Real-time subscriptions for live updates

See [Web App Architecture](/web-app/overview) for current implementation details.