F14: Admin Dashboard Flow (Super-Admin) - Feature Analysis¶
1. Overview¶
The Admin Dashboard Flow provides super-administrators with a comprehensive interface to manage all aspects of the Futr Connect platform. This feature enables authorized users to manage users, companies, and content approval workflows from a centralized dashboard. The Admin Dashboard is crucial for maintaining platform integrity, ensuring content quality, and managing user permissions. Only users with the Super-Admin role can access this restricted area of the platform.
2. User Stories¶
- As an admin, I want to manage user accounts so I can enforce platform policies
- As an admin, I want to approve, reject, or suspend company registrations to maintain platform quality
- As an admin, I want to review and moderate content posted across the platform
- As an admin, I want to configure global platform settings to control system behavior
- As an admin, I want to view analytics and reports to monitor platform health
- As an admin, I want to manage feature flags to control feature rollouts
- As an admin, I want to view an audit log of administrative actions for accountability
- As an admin, I want to send system-wide notifications to all users
3. Entry Points¶
- Admin Portal URL:
/admin(protected route) - Special Login: Admin-specific login page with heightened security
- User Profile Menu: Admin option only visible to Super-Admin role users
4. Access Control¶
- Super-Admin Role: Exclusive access to all administrative functions including user management, company approvals, and content moderation
- Permission Enforcement: Role-based access is enforced through Firebase Auth validation with admin-level claims
- Access Restrictions: Regular users attempting to access admin routes are redirected to the home page with appropriate error messages
- Admin Roles Hierarchy:
- Super-Admin: Full access to all admin functions
- Content Moderator: Limited to content approval workflows
- Support Manager: Access to help and support features only
5. API Endpoints¶
5.1 Authentication and Authorization¶
5. API Endpoints¶
5.1 Authentication and Authorization¶
POST /administrator/login/
5.2 User Management API¶
5.2.1 List All Users¶
GET /administrator/admin-user/
5.2.2 Get User Details¶
GET /administrator/admin-user/{userId}/
5.2.3 Update User¶
PATCH /administrator/admin-user/{userId}/
5.2.4 Delete User¶
DELETE /administrator/admin-user/{userId}/
5.3 Company Management API¶
5.3.1 List All Companies¶
GET /administrator/admin-company/
5.3.2 Get Company Details¶
GET /administrator/admin-company/{companyId}/
5.3.3 Update Company¶
PATCH /administrator/admin-company/{companyId}/
5.3.4 Delete Company¶
DELETE /administrator/admin-company/{companyId}/
5.4 Content Moderation API¶
5.4.1 List Content for Moderation¶
GET /administrator/admin-newsfeed/
GET /administrator/admin-podcasts/
GET /administrator/admin-company-insights-content/
5.4.2 Get Content Details¶
GET /administrator/admin-newsfeed/{contentId}/
GET /administrator/admin-podcasts/{contentId}/
GET /administrator/admin-company-insights-content/{contentId}/
5.4.3 Update Content Moderation Status¶
PATCH /administrator/admin-newsfeed/{contentId}/
PATCH /administrator/admin-podcasts/{contentId}/
PATCH /administrator/admin-company-insights-content/{contentId}/
5.5 System Settings API¶
5.5.1 Get System Settings¶
GET /administrator/admin-globals/
5.5.2 Update System Settings¶
PATCH /administrator/admin-globals/{settingId}/
5.6 Analytics and Reporting API¶
5.6.1 Get Platform Analytics¶
GET /administrator/dashboard/
GET /administrator/user-graph/
GET /administrator/company-graph/
5.7 System Notifications API¶
5.7.1 Send System Notification¶
POST /administrator/admin-notification-messages/
Description: Authenticates an admin user with enhanced security measures
Request Body:
{
"email": "admin@futrconnect.com",
"password": "secure-password",
"mfaCode": "123456" // Required for admin login
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"token": "admin-firebase-id-token",
"user": {
"id": "admin-uuid",
"name": "Admin User",
"email": "admin@futrconnect.com",
"role": "super-admin",
"last_login": "2025-05-18T08:30:00Z"
}
}
5.2 User Management API¶
5.2.1 List All Users¶
GET /api/admin/users
Description: Retrieves a paginated list of users with filtering options
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
page: Number (default: 1)
limit: Number (default: 20)
search: String (optional)
role: String (optional)
status: String (optional)
Response:
{
"data": [
{
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"role": "user",
"company_association": {
"company_id": "company-uuid-1",
"role": "owner",
"company_name": "AI Solutions Inc"
},
"status": "active",
"created_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"last_login": "2025-05-16T14:20:00Z"
},
{
"id": "user-uuid-2",
"name": "Jane Smith",
"email": "jane.smith@example.com",
"role": "company-admin",
"company_association": {
"company_id": "company-uuid-2",
"role": "admin",
"company_name": "Tech Innovators"
},
"status": "active",
"created_at": "2025-02-10T09:15:00Z",
"last_login": "2025-05-17T11:45:00Z"
}
],
"pagination": {
"total": 243,
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"pages": 13
}
}
5.2.2 Get User Details¶
GET /api/admin/users/{userId}
Description: Retrieves detailed information about a specific user
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Response:
{
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"phone": "+1234567890",
"role": "user",
"status": "active",
"company_associations": [
{
"company_id": "company-uuid-1",
"role": "owner",
"company_name": "AI Solutions Inc",
"joined_at": "2025-01-15T10:35:00Z"
}
],
"created_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"last_login": "2025-05-16T14:20:00Z",
"login_history": [
{
"timestamp": "2025-05-16T14:20:00Z",
"ip_address": "192.168.1.1",
"device": "Chrome on macOS"
},
{
"timestamp": "2025-05-14T09:10:00Z",
"ip_address": "192.168.1.1",
"device": "Safari on iOS"
}
],
"account_activities": [
{
"action": "profile_update",
"timestamp": "2025-05-10T11:20:00Z",
"details": "Updated profile picture and name"
}
],
"subscription": {
"plan": "premium",
"status": "active",
"started_at": "2025-03-01T00:00:00Z",
"next_billing": "2025-06-01T00:00:00Z"
}
}
5.2.3 Update User Status¶
PATCH /api/admin/users/{userId}/status
Description: Updates a user’s status (active, suspended, banned)
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Content-Type: application/json
Request Body:
{
"status": "suspended",
"reason": "Violation of platform terms of service",
"duration": 7 // Days, optional (for temporary suspensions)
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"user": {
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"status": "suspended",
"suspension_details": {
"reason": "Violation of platform terms of service",
"suspended_at": "2025-05-19T10:30:00Z",
"suspended_until": "2025-05-26T10:30:00Z",
"suspended_by": "admin-uuid"
}
},
"message": "User suspended successfully"
}
5.2.4 Modify User Role¶
PATCH /api/admin/users/{userId}/role
Description: Updates a user’s role in the system
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Content-Type: application/json
Request Body:
{
"role": "company-admin",
"reason": "User promoted to company administrator"
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"user": {
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"role": "company-admin",
"previous_role": "user"
},
"message": "User role updated successfully"
}
5.3 Company Management API¶
5.3.1 List All Companies¶
GET /api/admin/companies
Description: Retrieves a paginated list of companies with filtering options
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
page: Number (default: 1)
limit: Number (default: 20)
search: String (optional)
status: String (optional, e.g., "pending", "approved", "rejected")
industry: String (optional)
Response:
{
"data": [
{
"id": "company-uuid-1",
"name": "AI Solutions Inc",
"industry": "Technology",
"status": "approved",
"owner": {
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com"
},
"created_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"employees_count": 5,
"subscription_tier": "premium"
},
{
"id": "company-uuid-2",
"name": "Tech Innovators",
"industry": "Software Development",
"status": "pending",
"owner": {
"id": "user-uuid-4",
"name": "Emily Johnson",
"email": "emily@techinnovators.com"
},
"created_at": "2025-05-12T08:45:00Z",
"employees_count": 0,
"subscription_tier": "free"
}
],
"pagination": {
"total": 78,
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"pages": 4
}
}
5.3.2 Get Company Details¶
GET /api/admin/companies/{companyId}
Description: Retrieves detailed information about a specific company
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Response:
{
"id": "company-uuid-1",
"name": "AI Solutions Inc",
"description": "Providing cutting-edge AI solutions for businesses",
"logo_url": "https://storage.futrconnect.com/companies/logos/ai-solutions.png",
"industry": "Technology",
"status": "approved",
"status_history": [
{
"status": "pending",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"by": null
},
{
"status": "approved",
"timestamp": "2025-01-16T14:20:00Z",
"by": "admin-uuid-1",
"comments": "All documentation verified"
}
],
"location": {
"address": "123 Tech Street",
"city": "San Francisco",
"state": "CA",
"country": "USA",
"zip": "94105"
},
"contact": {
"email": "contact@aisolutions.com",
"phone": "+1234567890",
"website": "https://aisolutions.com"
},
"legal_info": {
"registration_number": "AI12345",
"tax_id": "TAX987654321",
"incorporation_date": "2020-06-10"
},
"owner": {
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com"
},
"members": [
{
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"role": "owner",
"joined_at": "2025-01-15T10:35:00Z"
},
{
"id": "user-uuid-3",
"name": "Robert Chen",
"email": "robert.chen@example.com",
"role": "member",
"joined_at": "2025-02-05T09:15:00Z"
}
],
"subscription": {
"plan": "premium",
"status": "active",
"started_at": "2025-03-01T00:00:00Z",
"next_billing": "2025-06-01T00:00:00Z"
},
"created_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"last_activity": "2025-05-18T15:40:00Z"
}
5.3.3 Update Company Status¶
PATCH /api/admin/companies/{companyId}/status
Description: Updates a company’s approval status
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Content-Type: application/json
Request Body:
{
"status": "approved",
"comments": "All verification criteria met, approved for platform access",
"notify_owner": true
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"company": {
"id": "company-uuid-2",
"name": "Tech Innovators",
"status": "approved",
"previous_status": "pending"
},
"notification_sent": true,
"message": "Company status updated successfully"
}
5.4 Content Moderation API¶
5.4.1 List Content for Moderation¶
GET /api/admin/moderation/content
Description: Retrieves content items that require moderation
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
page: Number (default: 1)
limit: Number (default: 20)
status: String (optional, e.g., "pending", "approved", "rejected")
content_type: String (optional, e.g., "post", "comment", "profile")
reported: Boolean (optional)
Response:
{
"data": [
{
"id": "content-uuid-1",
"type": "post",
"status": "pending",
"title": "New AI Innovation",
"excerpt": "This groundbreaking AI technology allows...",
"author": {
"id": "user-uuid-2",
"name": "Jane Smith",
"company": "Tech Innovators"
},
"created_at": "2025-05-18T10:30:00Z",
"reports_count": 0,
"priority": "normal"
},
{
"id": "content-uuid-2",
"type": "comment",
"status": "pending",
"excerpt": "This is completely inappropriate content...",
"author": {
"id": "user-uuid-5",
"name": "Anonymous User",
"company": null
},
"created_at": "2025-05-18T14:20:00Z",
"reports_count": 3,
"priority": "high"
}
],
"pagination": {
"total": 35,
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"pages": 2
}
}
5.4.2 Get Content Details¶
GET /api/admin/moderation/content/{contentId}
Description: Retrieves detailed information about a specific content item
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Response:
{
"id": "content-uuid-1",
"type": "post",
"status": "pending",
"title": "New AI Innovation",
"content": "Full text of the post with all details...",
"media": [
{
"type": "image",
"url": "https://storage.futrconnect.com/posts/images/ai-innovation.jpg",
"moderation_flags": []
}
],
"author": {
"id": "user-uuid-2",
"name": "Jane Smith",
"email": "jane.smith@example.com",
"company": "Tech Innovators",
"content_history": {
"total_posts": 15,
"rejected_posts": 0,
"warning_count": 0
}
},
"created_at": "2025-05-18T10:30:00Z",
"reports": [],
"moderation_history": [],
"ai_analysis": {
"sensitivity_score": 0.05,
"flagged_categories": [],
"recommendation": "approve"
}
}
5.4.3 Update Content Moderation Status¶
PATCH /api/admin/moderation/content/{contentId}
Description: Updates the moderation status of a content item
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Content-Type: application/json
Request Body:
{
"status": "approved",
"internal_notes": "Content meets community guidelines",
"notify_author": true
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"content": {
"id": "content-uuid-1",
"type": "post",
"status": "approved",
"previous_status": "pending"
},
"notification_sent": true,
"message": "Content moderation status updated successfully"
}
5.5 System Settings API¶
5.5.1 Get System Settings¶
GET /api/admin/settings
Description: Retrieves current system-wide settings
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Response:
{
"registration": {
"open": true,
"require_email_verification": true,
"allow_company_registration": true
},
"content": {
"require_moderation": true,
"auto_moderation_enabled": true,
"max_file_size_mb": 10,
"allowed_file_types": ["jpg", "png", "pdf", "docx"]
},
"security": {
"password_policy": {
"min_length": 10,
"require_uppercase": true,
"require_number": true,
"require_special_char": true
},
"session_timeout_minutes": 30,
"mfa_required_for_admins": true
},
"notifications": {
"system_maintenance_message": "",
"global_announcement": "Platform updates scheduled for May 25th, 2025"
},
"feature_flags": {
"advanced_analytics": true,
"ai_recommendations": true,
"realtime_chat": false
}
}
5.5.2 Update System Settings¶
PATCH /api/admin/settings
Description: Updates system-wide settings
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Content-Type: application/json
Request Body:
{
"notifications": {
"global_announcement": "Platform updates scheduled for May 25th, 2025"
},
"feature_flags": {
"realtime_chat": true
}
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"updated_settings": {
"notifications": {
"global_announcement": "Platform updates scheduled for May 25th, 2025"
},
"feature_flags": {
"realtime_chat": true
}
},
"message": "System settings updated successfully"
}
5.6 Analytics and Reporting API¶
5.6.1 Get Platform Analytics¶
GET /api/admin/analytics/platform
Description: Retrieves platform-wide analytics and metrics
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
period: String (optional, e.g., "day", "week", "month", "year")
start_date: String (optional, ISO format)
end_date: String (optional, ISO format)
Response:
{
"period": "month",
"start_date": "2025-04-19T00:00:00Z",
"end_date": "2025-05-19T00:00:00Z",
"users": {
"total": 2450,
"new": 120,
"active": 890,
"growth_rate": 5.15
},
"companies": {
"total": 78,
"new": 5,
"active": 65,
"pending_approval": 8
},
"content": {
"posts_created": 345,
"comments_created": 1256,
"content_flagged": 15,
"content_approved": 330
},
"engagement": {
"average_session_duration": "00:12:45",
"page_views": 12500,
"unique_visitors": 950
},
"revenue": {
"total": 25600,
"by_subscription_tier": {
"basic": 3200,
"premium": 15400,
"enterprise": 7000
},
"growth_rate": 12.3
}
}
5.6.2 Get Admin Audit Log¶
GET /api/admin/audit-logs
Description: Retrieves a log of administrative actions for accountability
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
page: Number (default: 1)
limit: Number (default: 20)
action: String (optional)
admin_id: String (optional)
start_date: String (optional, ISO format)
end_date: String (optional, ISO format)
Response:
{
"data": [
{
"id": "log-uuid-1",
"timestamp": "2025-05-19T10:30:00Z",
"admin": {
"id": "admin-uuid-1",
"name": "Admin User",
"email": "admin@futrconnect.com"
},
"action": "user_suspend",
"entity_type": "user",
"entity_id": "user-uuid-1",
"details": {
"reason": "Violation of platform terms of service",
"duration": 7
},
"ip_address": "192.168.1.1"
},
{
"id": "log-uuid-2",
"timestamp": "2025-05-19T09:15:00Z",
"admin": {
"id": "admin-uuid-1",
"name": "Admin User",
"email": "admin@futrconnect.com"
},
"action": "company_approve",
"entity_type": "company",
"entity_id": "company-uuid-2",
"details": {
"previous_status": "pending",
"new_status": "approved",
"comments": "All verification criteria met"
},
"ip_address": "192.168.1.1"
}
],
"pagination": {
"total": 152,
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"pages": 8
}
}
5.7 System Notifications API¶
5.7.1 Send System Notification¶
POST /api/admin/notifications
Description: Sends system-wide or targeted notifications
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Content-Type: application/json
Request Body:
{
"type": "announcement",
"title": "Platform Maintenance",
"message": "Scheduled maintenance on May 25th from 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM UTC.",
"target": {
"all_users": true,
"specific_users": [],
"specific_companies": [],
"user_roles": []
},
"action": {
"type": "link",
"label": "Learn More",
"url": "/announcements/maintenance-may-2025"
},
"expiry": "2025-05-25T04:00:00Z"
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"notification_id": "notification-uuid-1",
"recipients_count": 2450,
"message": "Notification scheduled successfully"
}
6. User Flow¶
6.1 Admin Login Flow¶
- Admin navigates to the admin portal login page
- Admin enters credentials (email, password) and MFA code
- System validates credentials and MFA with enhanced security checks
- On successful authentication, admin is redirected to the admin dashboard
- System logs the admin login activity in the audit log
6.2 User Management Flow¶
- Admin navigates to User Management section from the dashboard
- Admin can search, filter, and paginate through user records
- Admin can select a user to view detailed information
- Admin can perform actions such as:
- Updating user status (activate, suspend, ban)
- Modifying user roles
- Resetting user passwords
- Viewing user activity logs - All admin actions are recorded in the audit log
6.3 Company Management Flow¶
- Admin navigates to Company Management section from the dashboard
- Admin can view a list of companies with status indicators
- Admin can filter companies by status (pending, approved, rejected)
- For pending companies, admin can:
- Review company details and verification documents
- Approve or reject the company registration
- Request additional information - For approved companies, admin can:
- View company details and member list
- Suspend or ban companies for policy violations
- Manage company subscription tiers - All company status changes are recorded in the audit log
6.4 Content Moderation Flow¶
- Admin navigates to Content Moderation section from the dashboard
- System displays content pending moderation, with priority flags for reported content
- Admin can filter content by type (posts, comments, profiles)
- Admin can review content details including:
- Full content text and media
- Author information and history
- AI-powered content analysis
- User reports (if any) - Admin can approve, reject, or flag content for further review
- For rejected content, admin provides a reason that will be sent to the author
- All moderation decisions are recorded in the audit log
6.5 System Settings Flow¶
- Admin navigates to System Settings section from the dashboard
- Admin can view and modify platform-wide settings such as:
- Registration settings
- Content moderation rules
- Security policies
- Feature flags - Admin can publish system-wide notifications and announcements
- All settings changes are recorded in the audit log
6.6 Analytics and Reporting Flow¶
- Admin navigates to Analytics section from the dashboard
- Admin can view real-time platform metrics and visualizations
- Admin can filter analytics by date range and metrics
- Admin can export reports in various formats (CSV, PDF)
- Admin can configure automated report delivery
7. UI Components¶
7.1 Admin Dashboard Layout¶
- AdminNavigation: Left sidebar with navigation links to all admin sections
- AdminHeader: Top header with admin profile, notifications, and quick actions
- AdminContent: Main content area for displaying active section
- AdminFooter: Bottom footer with version information and support links
7.2 User Management Components¶
- UserList: Table with user records, sortable columns, and search functionality
- UserFilters: Filter controls for user role, status, and date range
- UserDetailsCard: Expandable card with detailed user information
- UserActionsMenu: Dropdown menu with available actions for each user
- UserStatusBadge: Visual indicator of user status with appropriate colors
7.3 Company Management Components¶
- CompanyList: Table with company records, sortable columns, and search functionality
- CompanyFilters: Filter controls for company status, industry, and date range
- CompanyDetailsCard: Expandable card with detailed company information
- VerificationDocumentsViewer: Secure viewer for company verification documents
- CompanyApprovalForm: Form for providing approval decision and comments
7.4 Content Moderation Components¶
- ContentModerationQueue: Prioritized list of content requiring moderation
- ContentPreview: Content display with sensitive content warnings
- ContentAnalysisPanel: AI-powered analysis results and sensitivity scores
- ReportsDisplay: Summary of user reports for flagged content
- ModerationActionForm: Form for moderation decision and feedback
7.5 System Settings Components¶
- SettingsCategoryTabs: Tab navigation for different settings categories
- SettingsForm: Form controls for various platform settings
- FeatureFlagToggle: Toggle switches for enabling/disabling features
- NotificationComposer: Rich text editor for creating system notifications
- MaintenanceScheduler: Interface for scheduling system maintenance
7.6 Analytics Components¶
- MetricsDashboard: Overview of key platform metrics with visualizations
- AnalyticsChart: Interactive charts for various metrics (line, bar, pie)
- TimeRangePicker: Date range selection for filtering analytics
- ExportControls: Controls for exporting analytics in different formats
- ReportScheduler: Interface for scheduling automated analytics reports
8. State Management¶
The Admin Dashboard uses MobX-State-Tree (MST) for state management, with separate stores for each major functional area.
8.1 Admin Authentication Store¶
const AdminAuthStore = types
.model('AdminAuthStore', {
currentAdmin: types.maybe(
types.model('AdminUser', {
id: types.identifier,
name: types.string,
email: types.string,
role: types.enumeration(['super-admin', 'content-moderator', 'support-manager']),
lastLogin: types.string
})
),
isAuthenticated: types.optional(types.boolean, false),
isLoading: types.optional(types.boolean, false),
error: types.optional(types.string, '')
})
.views(self => ({
get isSuperAdmin() {
return self.currentAdmin?.role === 'super-admin';
},
get canModerateContent() {
return self.currentAdmin?.role === 'super-admin' ||
self.currentAdmin?.role === 'content-moderator';
}
}))
.actions(self => ({
login: flow(function* (credentials) {
self.isLoading = true;
self.error = '';
try {
const response = yield adminApiClient.post('/api/admin/login', credentials);
// Set token in secure storage
setAuthToken(response.data.token);
// Update state
self.currentAdmin = {
id: response.data.user.id,
name: response.data.user.name,
email: response.data.user.email,
role: response.data.user.role,
lastLogin: response.data.user.last_login
};
self.isAuthenticated = true;
return true;
} catch (error) {
self.error = error.response?.data?.message || 'Authentication failed';
return false;
} finally {
self.isLoading = false;
}
}),
logout: flow(function* () {
try {
yield adminApiClient.post('/api/admin/logout');
} catch (error) {
console.error('Logout error:', error);
} finally {
// Clear token
clearAuthToken();
// Reset state
self.currentAdmin = null;
self.isAuthenticated = false;
}
}),
checkAuthStatus: flow(function* () {
self.isLoading = true;
try {
const response = yield adminApiClient.get('/api/admin/me');
// Update state
self.currentAdmin = {
id: response.data.id,
name: response.data.name,
email: response.data.email,
role: response.data.role,
lastLogin: response.data.last_login
};
self.isAuthenticated = true;
} catch (error) {
// Token expired or invalid
self.currentAdmin = null;
self.isAuthenticated = false;
clearAuthToken();
} finally {
self.isLoading = false;
}
})
}));
8.2 User Management Store¶
const UserManagementStore = types
.model('UserManagementStore', {
users: types.array(
types.model('User', {
id: types.identifier,
name: types.string,
email: types.string,
role: types.string,
status: types.enumeration(['active', 'pending', 'suspended', 'banned']),
companyAssociation: types.maybe(types.frozen()),
createdAt: types.string,
lastLogin: types.maybe(types.string)
})
),
selectedUserId: types.maybe(types.string),
isLoading: types.optional(types.boolean, false),
isSubmitting: types.optional(types.boolean, false),
error: types.optional(types.string, ''),
pagination: types.optional(
types.model({
total: types.number,
page: types.number,
limit: types.number,
pages: types.number
}),
{ total: 0, page: 1, limit: 20, pages: 0 }
),
filters: types.optional(
types.model({
search: types.optional(types.string, ''),
role: types.optional(types.string, ''),
status: types.optional(types.string, '')
}),
{}
)
})
.views(self => ({
get selectedUser() {
return self.selectedUserId
? self.users.find(user => user.id === self.selectedUserId)
: null;
}
}))
.actions(self => ({
setFilters(filters) {
self.filters = { ...self.filters, ...filters };
},
setPage(page) {
self.pagination.page = page;
this.fetchUsers();
},
setSelectedUserId(id) {
self.selectedUserId = id;
},
fetchUsers: flow(function* () {
self.isLoading = true;
try {
const response = yield adminApiClient.get('/api/admin/users', {
params: {
page: self.pagination.page,
limit: self.pagination.limit,
...self.filters
}
});
self.users = response.data.data;
self.pagination = {
total: response.data.pagination.total,
page: response.data.pagination.page,
limit: response.data.pagination.limit,
pages: response.data.pagination.pages
};
} catch (error) {
self.error = error.response?.data?.message || 'Failed to fetch users';
} finally {
self.isLoading = false;
}
}),
fetchUserDetails: flow(function* (userId) {
if (!userId) return;
try {
const response = yield adminApiClient.get(`/api/admin/users/${userId}`);
// Find and update the user in the list
const userIndex = self.users.findIndex(user => user.id === userId);
if (userIndex >= 0) {
self.users[userIndex] = {
...self.users[userIndex],
...response.data
};
}
self.selectedUserId = userId;
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
self.error = error.response?.data?.message || 'Failed to fetch user details';
return null;
}
}),
updateUserStatus: flow(function* (userId, statusData) {
self.isSubmitting = true;
try {
const response = yield adminApiClient.patch(
`/api/admin/users/${userId}/status`,
statusData
);
// Update the user in the list
const userIndex = self.users.findIndex(user => user.id === userId);
if (userIndex >= 0) {
self.users[userIndex] = {
...self.users[userIndex],
status: response.data.user.status
};
}
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
self.error = error.response?.data?.message || 'Failed to update user status';
throw error;
} finally {
self.isSubmitting = false;
}
}),
updateUserRole: flow(function* (userId, roleData) {
self.isSubmitting = true;
try {
const response = yield adminApiClient.patch(
`/api/admin/users/${userId}/role`,
roleData
);
// Update the user in the list
const userIndex = self.users.findIndex(user => user.id === userId);
if (userIndex >= 0) {
self.users[userIndex] = {
...self.users[userIndex],
role: response.data.user.role
};
}
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
self.error = error.response?.data?.message || 'Failed to update user role';
throw error;
} finally {
self.isSubmitting = false;
}
})
}));
8.3 Additional Stores¶
The Admin Dashboard also includes the following stores:
- CompanyManagementStore: For managing company approvals and operations
- ContentModerationStore: For reviewing and moderating content
- SystemSettingsStore: For managing platform-wide settings
- AnalyticsStore: For retrieving and displaying platform analytics
- AuditLogStore: For tracking and displaying admin actions
- NotificationStore: For sending system-wide notifications
9. Database Models¶
9.1 PostgreSQL Models¶
Adminfeedback¶
id(UUID, primary key)user(ForeignKey to User, nullable)rating(DecimalField, required)message(text, required)is_active(boolean, default: false)
10. Validation Rules¶
10.1 User Management Validation¶
User Status Update¶
- Status: Required, must be one of: “active”, “suspended”, “banned”
- Reason: Required when status is “suspended” or “banned”, minimum 10 characters
- Duration: Optional, required when status is “suspended”, must be a positive integer
User Role Update¶
- Role: Required, must be one of the predefined system roles
- Reason: Required, minimum 10 characters for audit purposes
10.2 Company Management Validation¶
Company Approval¶
- Status: Required, must be one of: “approved”, “rejected”
- Comments: Required when status is “rejected”, minimum 10 characters
- Verification Check: All required verification documents must be reviewed
10.3 Content Moderation Validation¶
- Status: Required, must be one of: “approved”, “rejected”
- Internal Notes: Optional, maximum 500 characters
- Rejection Reason: Required when status is “rejected”, minimum 10 characters
10.4 System Settings Validation¶
- Settings values must conform to predefined schemas for each setting category
- Feature flags can only be enabled after proper testing in staging environment
- System notifications must include a title (max 100 chars) and message (max 1000 chars)
11. Security Considerations¶
11.1 Authentication Security¶
- Enforced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all admin users
- Advanced password complexity requirements (min 12 chars, uppercase, lowercase, numbers, special chars)
- Session expiration after 30 minutes of inactivity
- IP-based login restrictions for admin accounts
- Automatic lockout after multiple failed login attempts
11.2 Authorization Controls¶
- Fine-grained role-based access control (RBAC)
- Principle of least privilege applied to all admin roles
- All actions go through authorization middleware
- Regular permission audits through automated tests
11.3 Data Security¶
- Sensitive user data is encrypted at rest and in transit
- Admin actions on PII are specially logged for GDPR compliance
- Company verification documents are stored with enhanced encryption
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
11.4 Audit and Accountability¶
- Comprehensive audit logging of all admin actions
- Logs are immutable and stored securely
- Regular audit log reviews for security anomalies
- Email alerts for sensitive admin actions (user bans, bulk operations)
12. Performance Considerations¶
12.1 Dashboard Optimization¶
- Real-time metrics use incremental updates rather than full reloads
- Heavy operations (reports, analytics) are calculated asynchronously
- Admin dashboard uses efficient data pagination and virtualized lists
- API response data is structured for minimal payload size
12.2 Caching Strategy¶
- Redis cache for frequently accessed read-only data
- User and company lists use cursor-based pagination for better performance
- Analytics data is pre-aggregated for common time periods
- Admin audit logs use time-partitioned storage for faster queries
12.3 Background Processing¶
- Heavy administrative operations run as background jobs
- Bulk user operations are processed in batches
- System-wide notifications are queued for reliable delivery
- Regular background maintenance tasks (data pruning, analytics computation)
13. Accessibility Features¶
13.1 Admin Interface Accessibility¶
- Admin dashboard complies with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
- Keyboard navigation supported for all administrative functions
- Screen reader compatibility with proper ARIA labels
- Color contrast meets accessibility requirements
- Support for increased text size and zoom level
13.2 Admin Tools¶
- Accessible data tables with proper row and column headers
- Form fields have clear labels and error states
- Interactive components have keyboard and screen reader support
- Status changes are announced to screen readers
- Critical actions require confirmation to prevent mistakes
14. Future Enhancements¶
14.1 Advanced Administration Features¶
- AI-powered anomaly detection for unusual platform activity
- Advanced user behavior analytics for fraud prevention
- Customizable admin dashboard with drag-and-drop widgets
- Bulk operations wizard for mass updates with validation
- Automated content moderation with human review
14.2 Integration Enhancements¶
- Admin-focused mobile app for on-the-go moderation tasks
- Integration with third-party compliance and security tools
- Advanced API for custom administrative integrations
- Webhook support for external system notifications
- Enhanced reporting engine with custom report builder
14.3 Performance and Scalability¶
- Advanced caching strategies for larger user bases
- Sharded database approach for horizontal scaling
- Multi-region deployment support for global administration
- Real-time collaborative administrative features
- Enhanced analytics with predictive modeling
“last_login”: “2025-05-18T14:25:00Z”
}
],
“pagination”: {
“total”: 543,
“page”: 1,
“limit”: 20,
“pages”: 28
}
}
### 2. User Role Management
PATCH /api/admin/users/{user_id}/role
**Request Headers:**
Authorization: Bearer(required)
Content-Type: application/json
X-Admin-Access: true
**Request Body:** ```json { "role": "super_admin", "reason": "Promoting user to manage content approval workflows" }
Response:
{
"success": true,
"user": {
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"role": "super_admin",
"updated_at": "2025-05-19T11:30:00Z"
},
"audit_log": {
"id": "log-uuid-1",
"action": "role_update",
"performed_by": "admin-uuid-1",
"timestamp": "2025-05-19T11:30:00Z"
}
}
3. User Status Management¶
PATCH /api/admin/users/{user_id}/status
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
Content-Type: application/json
X-Admin-Access: true
Request Body:
{
"status": "suspended",
"reason": "Multiple violations of community guidelines",
"duration": "30_days"
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"user": {
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"status": "suspended",
"suspension_ends": "2025-06-19T11:30:00Z",
"updated_at": "2025-05-19T11:30:00Z"
},
"audit_log": {
"id": "log-uuid-2",
"action": "status_update",
"performed_by": "admin-uuid-1",
"timestamp": "2025-05-19T11:30:00Z"
}
}
4. Company Management API¶
GET /api/admin/companies
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
page: Number (default: 1)
limit: Number (default: 20)
search: String (optional)
status: String (optional - 'pending', 'approved', 'rejected', 'featured')
Response:
{
"data": [
{
"id": "company-uuid-1",
"name": "AI Solutions Inc",
"email": "contact@aisolutions.com",
"status": "pending",
"created_at": "2025-05-15T10:30:00Z",
"claimed_by": {
"user_id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com"
},
"is_featured": false
}
],
"pagination": {
"total": 125,
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"pages": 7
}
}
5. Company Approval API¶
PATCH /api/admin/companies/{company_id}/status
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
Content-Type: application/json
X-Admin-Access: true
Request Body:
{
"status": "approved",
"featured": true,
"admin_notes": "Verified company information and approved for featuring on the platform"
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"company": {
"id": "company-uuid-1",
"name": "AI Solutions Inc",
"status": "approved",
"is_featured": true,
"updated_at": "2025-05-19T11:45:00Z"
},
"notification": {
"sent_to": "user-uuid-1",
"message": "Your company 'AI Solutions Inc' has been approved and is now live on Futr Connect."
},
"audit_log": {
"id": "log-uuid-3",
"action": "company_approval",
"performed_by": "admin-uuid-1",
"timestamp": "2025-05-19T11:45:00Z"
}
}
6. Content Approval API - News¶
GET /api/admin/content/news
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
page: Number (default: 1)
limit: Number (default: 20)
status: String (optional - 'pending', 'approved', 'rejected')
Response:
{
"data": [
{
"id": "news-uuid-1",
"title": "Revolutionary AI Framework Released",
"source": "AI Today",
"source_url": "https://aitoday.example.com/article-123",
"summary": "A groundbreaking AI framework has been released...",
"tags": ["AI", "Framework", "Development"],
"status": "pending",
"submitted_at": "2025-05-18T09:30:00Z"
}
],
"pagination": {
"total": 87,
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"pages": 5
}
}
7. News Approval API¶
PATCH /api/admin/content/news/{news_id}
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
Content-Type: application/json
X-Admin-Access: true
Request Body:
{
"status": "approved",
"edited_title": "Revolutionary AI Framework Released for Enterprise Use",
"edited_tags": ["AI", "Framework", "Development", "Enterprise"],
"admin_notes": "Verified source and content. Added Enterprise tag."
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"news": {
"id": "news-uuid-1",
"title": "Revolutionary AI Framework Released for Enterprise Use",
"status": "approved",
"tags": ["AI", "Framework", "Development", "Enterprise"],
"updated_at": "2025-05-19T12:15:00Z",
"published_at": "2025-05-19T12:15:00Z"
},
"audit_log": {
"id": "log-uuid-4",
"action": "news_approval",
"performed_by": "admin-uuid-1",
"timestamp": "2025-05-19T12:15:00Z"
}
}
8. Content Approval API - Podcasts¶
GET /api/admin/content/podcasts
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
page: Number (default: 1)
limit: Number (default: 20)
status: String (optional - 'pending', 'approved', 'rejected')
Response:
{
"data": [
{
"id": "podcast-uuid-1",
"title": "The Future of AI in Healthcare",
"youtube_embed_id": "abc12345xyz",
"duration": "45:30",
"summary": "Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare...",
"tags": ["AI", "Healthcare", "Innovation"],
"status": "pending",
"submitted_at": "2025-05-17T14:30:00Z"
}
],
"pagination": {
"total": 42,
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"pages": 3
}
}
9. Podcast Approval API¶
PATCH /api/admin/content/podcasts/{podcast_id}
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
Content-Type: application/json
X-Admin-Access: true
Request Body:
{
"status": "approved",
"edited_title": "The Future of AI in Healthcare: Expert Insights",
"edited_tags": ["AI", "Healthcare", "Innovation", "Expert Panel"],
"admin_notes": "High-quality content with industry experts."
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"podcast": {
"id": "podcast-uuid-1",
"title": "The Future of AI in Healthcare: Expert Insights",
"status": "approved",
"tags": ["AI", "Healthcare", "Innovation", "Expert Panel"],
"updated_at": "2025-05-19T12:30:00Z",
"published_at": "2025-05-19T12:30:00Z"
},
"audit_log": {
"id": "log-uuid-5",
"action": "podcast_approval",
"performed_by": "admin-uuid-1",
"timestamp": "2025-05-19T12:30:00Z"
}
}
10. Content Approval API - Insights¶
GET /api/admin/content/insights
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
page: Number (default: 1)
limit: Number (default: 20)
company_id: String (optional)
status: String (optional - 'pending', 'approved', 'rejected')
type: String (optional - 'product', 'people', 'finance', etc.)
Response:
{
"data": [
{
"id": "insight-uuid-1",
"title": "AI Solutions Product Launch",
"type": "product",
"company": {
"id": "company-uuid-1",
"name": "AI Solutions Inc"
},
"submitted_by": {
"id": "user-uuid-1",
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com"
},
"status": "pending",
"submitted_at": "2025-05-18T16:45:00Z"
}
],
"pagination": {
"total": 156,
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"pages": 8
}
}
11. Insight Approval API¶
PATCH /api/admin/content/insights/{insight_id}
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
Content-Type: application/json
X-Admin-Access: true
Request Body:
{
"status": "approved",
"edited_content": {
"title": "AI Solutions Revolutionary Product Launch",
"tags": ["AI", "Product Launch", "Enterprise"]
},
"admin_notes": "Appropriate content for company profile."
}
Response:
{
"success": true,
"insight": {
"id": "insight-uuid-1",
"title": "AI Solutions Revolutionary Product Launch",
"status": "approved",
"updated_at": "2025-05-19T12:45:00Z",
"published_at": "2025-05-19T12:45:00Z"
},
"notification": {
"sent_to": "user-uuid-1",
"message": "Your insight 'AI Solutions Revolutionary Product Launch' has been approved and published."
},
"audit_log": {
"id": "log-uuid-6",
"action": "insight_approval",
"performed_by": "admin-uuid-1",
"timestamp": "2025-05-19T12:45:00Z"
}
}
12. System Metrics API¶
GET /api/admin/metrics
Request Headers:
Authorization: Bearer <firebase-id-token> (required)
X-Admin-Access: true
Query Parameters:
period: String (optional - 'daily', 'weekly', 'monthly', default: 'daily')
start_date: String (optional - ISO format)
end_date: String (optional - ISO format)
Response:
{
"user_metrics": {
"total_users": 5432,
"new_users": 123,
"active_users": 3890,
"growth_rate": 2.3
},
"content_metrics": {
"pending_approvals": {
"companies": 15,
"news": 28,
"podcasts": 12,
"insights": 34
},
"approved_content": {
"companies": 1254,
"news": 3421,
"podcasts": 567,
"insights": 2134
}
},
"engagement_metrics": {
"follows": 12453,
"likes": 34521,
"favorites": 5632,
"trial_clicks": 3421,
"meeting_bookings": 567
},
"period": {
"type": "daily",
"start_date": "2025-05-12T00:00:00Z",
"end_date": "2025-05-19T00:00:00Z"
}
}
Feature Components¶
1. Admin Dashboard Layout¶
- Top Navigation Bar:
- Platform logo (links to admin dashboard home)
- Admin user information
- Notifications icon
-
Logout button
-
Sidebar Navigation:
- Dashboard overview (default landing page)
- User management
- Company management
- Content approval
- News
- Podcasts
- Insights
- System metrics
-
Settings
-
Main Content Area:
- Changes based on selected navigation item
- Typically includes a header with section title and action buttons
- Content display (tables, cards, or detailed views)
- Pagination controls when applicable
2. Dashboard Overview¶
- Summary Cards:
- Total users
- New registrations (last 7 days)
- Active companies
- Content pending approval
-
Recent approvals
-
Quick Action Buttons:
- Manage users
- Review pending companies
-
Approve content
-
Recent Activity Feed:
- Chronological list of recent admin actions
- Each item includes:
- Action type (e.g., “User role update”, “Company approval”)
- Timestamp
- Admin who performed the action
- Target (user/company/content affected)
3. User Management Section¶
- User Search & Filter Controls:
- Search by name or email
- Filter by role (all, user, company owner, editor, super admin)
- Filter by status (all, active, suspended, banned)
-
Date range selector
-
User List Table:
- Columns:
- User name
- Role
- Company association
- Status
- Registration date
- Last login
- Actions
- Sortable columns
-
Pagination controls
-
User Detail View:
- Accessed by clicking on a user in the list
- Complete user profile information
- Activity history
- Role management controls
- Status management controls
- Associated companies (if any)
-
Communication log
-
Bulk Action Controls:
- Select multiple users
- Apply actions (change status, export data)
4. Company Management Section¶
- Company Search & Filter Controls:
- Search by name
- Filter by status (all, pending, approved, rejected, featured)
-
Date range selector
-
Company List Table:
- Columns:
- Company name
- Status
- Owner/claimed by
- Creation date
- Featured status
- Actions
- Sortable columns
-
Pagination controls
-
Company Detail View:
- Complete company profile information
- Claiming user information
- Approval/rejection controls
- Feature status toggle
- Content published by company
- Admin notes
- Communication log
5. Content Approval Sections¶
5.1 News Approval¶
- News List Table:
- Columns:
- Title
- Source
- Submission date
- Status
- Tags
- Actions
- Filter by status
-
Pagination controls
-
News Detail View:
- Full article preview
- Source verification
- Tag management
- Approval controls (approve, reject, edit)
- Admin notes
5.2 Podcast Approval¶
- Podcast List Table:
- Columns:
- Title
- Duration
- Submission date
- Status
- Tags
- Actions
- Filter by status
-
Pagination controls
-
Podcast Detail View:
- Video player for preview
- Content summary
- Tag management
- Approval controls (approve, reject, edit)
- Admin notes
5.3 Insight Approval¶
- Insight List Table:
- Columns:
- Title
- Type (product, people, finance, etc.)
- Company
- Submitted by
- Submission date
- Status
- Actions
- Filter by status, type, company
-
Pagination controls
-
Insight Detail View:
- Complete content preview
- Rich text/media display
- Tag management
- Approval controls (approve, reject, edit)
- Admin notes
- Communication with submitter
6. System Metrics Section¶
- Time Period Selector:
- Daily, weekly, monthly views
-
Custom date range selector
-
User Growth Metrics:
- Graph showing user registrations over time
- Retention statistics
-
Active user counts
-
Content Metrics:
- Approval rates
- Content submission trends
-
Most active companies
-
Engagement Metrics:
- Follow actions
- Likes and favorites
- Trial clicks
-
Meeting bookings
-
Export Controls:
- Download metrics as CSV
- Generate PDF reports
User Flow¶
1. Admin Authentication Flow¶
- Super-Admin navigates to the admin login page (typically
/adminor/admin/login) - Enters credentials (email and password)
- System validates credentials against Firebase Auth with admin claims
- Upon successful authentication, admin is redirected to dashboard overview
- Failed authentication shows appropriate error messages
2. User Management Flow¶
- Admin navigates to User Management section from sidebar
- Views list of users with search and filter options
- To manage a specific user:
- Clicks on user row to view detailed profile
- Can update role (e.g., promote to admin, demote from admin)
- Can change status (suspend or ban user with reason)
- Can view associated companies and content - Changes are saved and audit logged
- System sends notifications to affected users when appropriate
3. Company Management Flow¶
- Admin navigates to Company Management section from sidebar
- Views list of companies with filter options (focusing on pending approvals)
- To manage a specific company:
- Clicks on company row to view detailed profile
- Reviews company information, including claimed user
- Can approve, reject, or request changes
- Can toggle featured status
- Can add admin notes for internal reference - Decision is saved and audit logged
- System sends notifications to company owners
4. Content Approval Flow¶
4.1 News Approval¶
- Admin navigates to Content Approval > News section
- Views list of pending news articles
- Clicks on an article to review:
- Verifies source and content quality
- Can edit title, summary, or tags if needed
- Makes approval decision (approve/reject) - Decision is saved and the article is published or rejected
4.2 Podcast Approval¶
- Admin navigates to Content Approval > Podcasts section
- Views list of pending podcast submissions
- Clicks on a podcast to review:
- Watches video to verify content quality
- Can edit title, summary, or tags if needed
- Makes approval decision (approve/reject) - Decision is saved and the podcast is published or rejected
4.3 Insight Approval¶
- Admin navigates to Content Approval > Insights section
- Views list of pending insights from companies
- Clicks on an insight to review:
- Verifies content appropriateness and quality
- Can edit content details if needed
- Makes approval decision (approve/reject) - Decision is saved and insight is published or rejected
- System notifies the submitting user of the decision
5. System Metrics Flow¶
- Admin navigates to System Metrics section
- Views default dashboard showing current day’s metrics
- Can adjust time period (daily, weekly, monthly) or set custom range
- Explores different metric categories:
- User metrics
- Content metrics
- Engagement metrics - Can export reports for offline analysis or presentations
UI Components¶
1. Navigation Components¶
- AdminSidebar: Vertical navigation menu with icon and text labels
- AdminHeader: Top bar with user info, notifications, and logout
- BreadcrumbNav: Shows current location in admin hierarchy
2. Data Display Components¶
- DataTable: Multi-column table with sorting, filtering, and pagination
- DetailCard: Expandable card showing detailed information
- StatusBadge: Color-coded badge showing approval status
- ActivityFeed: Real-time or historical feed of admin activities
- MetricsChart: Various chart types (line, bar, pie) for displaying metrics
3. Action Components¶
- ActionButton: Primary and secondary action buttons
- BulkActionMenu: Dropdown for actions on multiple selected items
- ApprovalControls: Button group for approve/reject/edit actions
- FilterControls: Expandable filter panel with multiple filter options
- SearchInput: Search field with suggestions and clear button
4. Form Components¶
- EditableField: Text field that can toggle between view and edit modes
- TagEditor: Interface for adding, editing, and removing content tags
- RoleSelector: Dropdown for changing user roles
- StatusSelector: Radio buttons or dropdown for changing content status
- AdminNotes: Text area for internal admin notes
- DateRangePicker: Calendar interface for selecting date ranges
5. Feedback Components¶
- ConfirmationModal: Dialog to confirm important actions
- NotificationToast: Temporary notification showing action results
- ValidationError: Inline error messages for form validation
- LoadingIndicator: Visual indicator for async operations
- EmptyState: Placeholder for empty lists or sections
State Management¶
1. MobX-State-Tree Admin Store¶
// Admin Dashboard Store
const AdminDashboardStore = types
.model('AdminDashboardStore', {
isLoading: types.optional(types.boolean, false),
summaryData: types.optional(types.frozen(), {
totalUsers: 0,
newUsers: 0,
activeCompanies: 0,
pendingApprovals: {
companies: 0,
news: 0,
podcasts: 0,
insights: 0
}
}),
recentActivity: types.array(types.frozen()),
currentSection: types.optional(types.string, 'overview')
})
.actions(self => ({
setCurrentSection(section) {
self.currentSection = section;
},
fetchDashboardData: flow(function* () {
self.isLoading = true;
try {
const response = yield apiClient.get('/api/admin/dashboard');
self.summaryData = response.data.summary;
self.recentActivity = response.data.recentActivity;
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error fetching admin dashboard data:', error);
} finally {
self.isLoading = false;
}
})
}));
// User Management Store
const AdminUserStore = types
.model('AdminUserStore', {
users: types.array(types.frozen()),
selectedUserId: types.maybe(types.string),
selectedUserDetails: types.maybe(types.frozen()),
filters: types.optional(types.model({
search: types.optional(types.string, ''),
role: types.optional(types.string, 'all'),
status: types.optional(types.string, 'all'),
dateRange: types.optional(types.frozen(), { start: null, end: null })
}), {}),
pagination: types.optional(types.model({
page: types.optional(types.number, 1),
limit: types.optional(types.number, 20),
total: types.optional(types.number, 0)
}), {}),
isLoading: types.optional(types.boolean, false),
isUpdating: types.optional(types.boolean, false)
})
.views(self => ({
get totalPages() {
return Math.ceil(self.pagination.total / self.pagination.limit);
}
}))
.actions(self => ({
setFilter(key, value) {
self.filters[key] = value;
self.pagination.page = 1; // Reset to first page when filters change
},
setPage(page) {
self.pagination.page = page;
},
setSelectedUserId(id) {
self.selectedUserId = id;
if (id) {
this.fetchUserDetails(id);
} else {
self.selectedUserDetails = null;
}
},
fetchUsers: flow(function* () {
self.isLoading = true;
try {
const response = yield apiClient.get('/api/admin/users', {
params: {
page: self.pagination.page,
limit: self.pagination.limit,
search: self.filters.search || undefined,
role: self.filters.role !== 'all' ? self.filters.role : undefined,
status: self.filters.status !== 'all' ? self.filters.status : undefined,
start_date: self.filters.dateRange.start,
end_date: self.filters.dateRange.end
}
});
self.users = response.data.data;
self.pagination.total = response.data.pagination.total;
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error fetching users:', error);
} finally {
self.isLoading = false;
}
}),
fetchUserDetails: flow(function* (userId) {
if (!userId) return;
self.isLoading = true;
try {
const response = yield apiClient.get(`/api/admin/users/${userId}`);
self.selectedUserDetails = response.data;
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error fetching user details:', error);
self.selectedUserDetails = null;
} finally {
self.isLoading = false;
}
}),
updateUserRole: flow(function* (userId, role, reason) {
self.isUpdating = true;
try {
const response = yield apiClient.patch(`/api/admin/users/${userId}/role`, {
role,
reason
});
// Update local data
if (self.selectedUserDetails && self.selectedUserDetails.id === userId) {
self.selectedUserDetails = {
...self.selectedUserDetails,
role: response.data.user.role
};
}
// Update user in list if present
const userIndex = self.users.findIndex(u => u.id === userId);
if (userIndex >= 0) {
self.users[userIndex] = {
...self.users[userIndex],
role: response.data.user.role
};
}
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error updating user role:', error);
throw error;
} finally {
self.isUpdating = false;
}
}),
updateUserStatus: flow(function* (userId, status, reason, duration) {
self.isUpdating = true;
try {
const response = yield apiClient.patch(`/api/admin/users/${userId}/status`, {
status,
reason,
duration
});
// Update local data
if (self.selectedUserDetails && self.selectedUserDetails.id === userId) {
self.selectedUserDetails = {
...self.selectedUserDetails,
status: response.data.user.status
};
}
// Update user in list if present
const userIndex = self.users.findIndex(u => u.id === userId);
if (userIndex >= 0) {
self.users[userIndex] = {
...self.users[userIndex],
status: response.data.user.status
};
}
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error updating user status:', error);
throw error;
} finally {
self.isUpdating = false;
}
})
}));
// Content Approval Store
const ContentApprovalStore = types
.model('ContentApprovalStore', {
contentType: types.optional(
types.enumeration(['news', 'podcasts', 'insights']),
'news'
),
items: types.array(types.frozen()),
selectedItemId: types.maybe(types.string),
selectedItemDetails: types.maybe(types.frozen()),
filters: types.optional(types.model({
status: types.optional(types.string, 'pending'),
search: types.optional(types.string, ''),
companyId: types.maybe(types.string),
dateRange: types.optional(types.frozen(), { start: null, end: null })
}), {}),
pagination: types.optional(types.model({
page: types.optional(types.number, 1),
limit: types.optional(types.number, 20),
total: types.optional(types.number, 0)
}), {}),
isLoading: types.optional(types.boolean, false),
isUpdating: types.optional(types.boolean, false),
editedContent: types.maybe(types.frozen())
})
.views(self => ({
get totalPages() {
return Math.ceil(self.pagination.total / self.pagination.limit);
},
get apiEndpoint() {
return `/api/admin/content/${self.contentType}`;
}
}))
.actions(self => ({
setContentType(type) {
self.contentType = type;
self.items = [];
self.selectedItemId = null;
self.selectedItemDetails = null;
self.pagination.page = 1;
this.fetchItems();
},
setFilter(key, value) {
self.filters[key] = value;
self.pagination.page = 1; // Reset to first page when filters change
},
setPage(page) {
self.pagination.page = page;
},
setSelectedItemId(id) {
self.selectedItemId = id;
if (id) {
this.fetchItemDetails(id);
} else {
self.selectedItemDetails = null;
self.editedContent = null;
}
},
setEditedContent(content) {
self.editedContent = content;
},
fetchItems: flow(function* () {
self.isLoading = true;
try {
const response = yield apiClient.get(self.apiEndpoint, {
params: {
page: self.pagination.page,
limit: self.pagination.limit,
status: self.filters.status,
search: self.filters.search || undefined,
company_id: self.filters.companyId,
start_date: self.filters.dateRange.start,
end_date: self.filters.dateRange.end
}
});
self.items = response.data.data;
self.pagination.total = response.data.pagination.total;
} catch (error) {
console.error(`Error fetching ${self.contentType}:`, error);
} finally {
self.isLoading = false;
}
}),
fetchItemDetails: flow(function* (itemId) {
if (!itemId) return;
self.isLoading = true;
try {
const response = yield apiClient.get(`${self.apiEndpoint}/${itemId}`);
self.selectedItemDetails = response.data;
self.editedContent = null; // Reset edited content
} catch (error) {
console.error(`Error fetching ${self.contentType} details:`, error);
self.selectedItemDetails = null;
} finally {
self.isLoading = false;
}
}),
approveItem: flow(function* (itemId, editedContent, adminNotes) {
self.isUpdating = true;
try {
const payload = {
status: 'approved',
admin_notes: adminNotes
};
if (editedContent) {
payload.edited_content = editedContent;
}
const response = yield apiClient.patch(`${self.apiEndpoint}/${itemId}`, payload);
// Update the item in the list
const itemIndex = self.items.findIndex(item => item.id === itemId);
if (itemIndex >= 0) {
self.items[itemIndex] = {
...self.items[itemIndex],
status: 'approved'
};
}
// Update selected item if this is the one currently selected
if (self.selectedItemId === itemId) {
self.selectedItemDetails = {
...self.selectedItemDetails,
status: 'approved',
...response.data[self.contentType.slice(0, -1)] // Remove 's' from contentType to get singular form
};
}
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
console.error(`Error approving ${self.contentType.slice(0, -1)}:`, error);
throw error;
} finally {
self.isUpdating = false;
}
}),
rejectItem: flow(function* (itemId, reason) {
self.isUpdating = true;
try {
const response = yield apiClient.patch(`${self.apiEndpoint}/${itemId}`, {
status: 'rejected',
admin_notes: reason
});
// Update the item in the list
const itemIndex = self.items.findIndex(item => item.id === itemId);
if (itemIndex >= 0) {
self.items[itemIndex] = {
...self.items[itemIndex],
status: 'rejected'
};
}
// Update selected item if this is the one currently selected
if (self.selectedItemId === itemId) {
self.selectedItemDetails = {
...self.selectedItemDetails,
status: 'rejected'
};
}
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
console.error(`Error rejecting ${self.contentType.slice(0, -1)}:`, error);
throw error;
} finally {
self.isUpdating = false;
}
})
}));
2. React Components with Store Integration¶
// Admin Dashboard Overview Component
const AdminDashboard = observer(() => {
const { adminDashboardStore } = useStores();
const { isLoading, summaryData, recentActivity } = adminDashboardStore;
useEffect(() => {
adminDashboardStore.fetchDashboardData();
// Set up interval to refresh data every 5 minutes
const refreshInterval = setInterval(() => {
adminDashboardStore.fetchDashboardData();
}, 5 * 60 * 1000);
return () => clearInterval(refreshInterval);
}, []);
return (
<div className="admin-dashboard">
<h1>Admin Dashboard</h1>
{isLoading && <LoadingIndicator />}
<div className="summary-cards">
<SummaryCard
title="Total Users"
value={summaryData.totalUsers}
icon={<UserIcon />}
/>
<SummaryCard
title="New Users (7 days)"
value={summaryData.newUsers}
icon={<NewUserIcon />}
/>
<SummaryCard
title="Active Companies"
value={summaryData.activeCompanies}
icon={<CompanyIcon />}
/>
<SummaryCard
title="Pending Approvals"
value={Object.values(summaryData.pendingApprovals).reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0)}
icon={<ApprovalIcon />}
/>
</div>
<div className="quick-actions">
<h2>Quick Actions</h2>
<div className="action-buttons">
<Button
onClick={() => router.push('/admin/users')}
icon={<UserManageIcon />}
>
Manage Users
</Button>
<Button
onClick={() => router.push('/admin/companies?status=pending')}
icon={<CompanyApproveIcon />}
>
Review Companies
</Button>
<Button
onClick={() => router.push('/admin/content/news?status=pending')}
icon={<ContentApproveIcon />}
>
Approve Content
</Button>
</div>
</div>
<div className="recent-activity">
<h2>Recent Activity</h2>
<ActivityFeed activities={recentActivity} />
</div>
</div>
);
});
// User Management Component
const UserManagement = observer(() => {
const { adminUserStore } = useStores();
const {
users,
filters,
pagination,
isLoading,
totalPages,
selectedUserId,
selectedUserDetails
} = adminUserStore;
useEffect(() => {
adminUserStore.fetchUsers();
}, [
pagination.page,
filters.search,
filters.role,
filters.status,
filters.dateRange
]);
const handleSearch = debounce((value) => {
adminUserStore.setFilter('search', value);
}, 300);
const handleRoleChange = (userId, newRole) => {
if (!userId) return;
modal.confirm({
title: 'Change User Role',
content: (
<div>
<p>Are you sure you want to change this user's role to {newRole}?</p>
<TextArea
placeholder="Provide a reason for this change (required)"
id="roleChangeReason"
/>
</div>
),
onOk: async () => {
const reason = document.getElementById('roleChangeReason').value;
if (!reason) {
notification.error({ message: 'A reason is required' });
return false;
}
try {
await adminUserStore.updateUserRole(userId, newRole, reason);
notification.success({ message: 'User role updated successfully' });
} catch (error) {
notification.error({ message: 'Failed to update user role' });
}
}
});
};
return (
<div className="admin-user-management">
<h1>User Management</h1>
<div className="filter-toolbar">
<Input.Search
placeholder="Search users..."
allowClear
defaultValue={filters.search}
onChange={(e) => handleSearch(e.target.value)}
/>
<Select
defaultValue={filters.role}
onChange={(value) => adminUserStore.setFilter('role', value)}
>
<Select.Option value="all">All Roles</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="user">User</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="company_owner">Company Owner</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="editor">Editor</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="super_admin">Super Admin</Select.Option>
</Select>
<Select
defaultValue={filters.status}
onChange={(value) => adminUserStore.setFilter('status', value)}
>
<Select.Option value="all">All Status</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="active">Active</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="suspended">Suspended</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="banned">Banned</Select.Option>
</Select>
<DateRangePicker
value={[filters.dateRange.start, filters.dateRange.end]}
onChange={([start, end]) =>
adminUserStore.setFilter('dateRange', { start, end })
}
/>
</div>
{isLoading && !users.length ? (
<LoadingIndicator />
) : (
<div className="user-data-container">
<DataTable
columns={[
{
title: 'Name',
dataIndex: 'name',
sorter: true
},
{
title: 'Email',
dataIndex: 'email'
},
{
title: 'Role',
dataIndex: 'role',
render: (role) => <RoleBadge role={role} />
},
{
title: 'Company',
dataIndex: 'company_association',
render: (assoc) => assoc ? assoc.company_name : '-'
},
{
title: 'Status',
dataIndex: 'status',
render: (status) => <StatusBadge status={status} />
},
{
title: 'Registered',
dataIndex: 'created_at',
render: (date) => formatDate(date)
},
{
title: 'Actions',
render: (_, record) => (
<Space>
<Button
onClick={() => adminUserStore.setSelectedUserId(record.id)}
>
View
</Button>
</Space>
)
}
]}
dataSource={users}
rowKey="id"
pagination={false}
onRow={(record) => ({
onClick: () => adminUserStore.setSelectedUserId(record.id)
})}
/>
<Pagination
current={pagination.page}
pageSize={pagination.limit}
total={pagination.total}
onChange={(page) => adminUserStore.setPage(page)}
/>
</div>
)}
{selectedUserId && (
<Drawer
title="User Details"
width={600}
visible={!!selectedUserId}
onClose={() => adminUserStore.setSelectedUserId(null)}
>
{selectedUserDetails ? (
<div className="user-details">
<div className="user-header">
<Avatar size={64} src={selectedUserDetails.avatar} />
<div>
<h2>{selectedUserDetails.name}</h2>
<p>{selectedUserDetails.email}</p>
<RoleBadge role={selectedUserDetails.role} />
<StatusBadge status={selectedUserDetails.status} />
</div>
</div>
<Divider />
<div className="user-actions">
<h3>Manage User</h3>
<div className="action-group">
<h4>Role Management</h4>
<Select
value={selectedUserDetails.role}
onChange={(value) => handleRoleChange(selectedUserId, value)}
disabled={adminUserStore.isUpdating}
>
<Select.Option value="user">User</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="company_owner">Company Owner</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="editor">Editor</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="super_admin">Super Admin</Select.Option>
</Select>
</div>
<div className="action-group">
<h4>Status Management</h4>
<Button
type={selectedUserDetails.status === 'active' ? 'primary' : 'default'}
onClick={() => handleStatusChange(selectedUserId, 'active')}
disabled={adminUserStore.isUpdating}
>
Activate
</Button>
<Button
type={selectedUserDetails.status === 'suspended' ? 'warning' : 'default'}
onClick={() => handleStatusChange(selectedUserId, 'suspended')}
disabled={adminUserStore.isUpdating}
>
Suspend
</Button>
<Button
type={selectedUserDetails.status === 'banned' ? 'danger' : 'default'}
onClick={() => handleStatusChange(selectedUserId, 'banned')}
disabled={adminUserStore.isUpdating}
>
Ban
</Button>
</div>
</div>
<Divider />
<div className="user-companies">
<h3>Associated Companies</h3>
{selectedUserDetails.companies && selectedUserDetails.companies.length > 0 ? (
<List
dataSource={selectedUserDetails.companies}
renderItem={(company) => (
<List.Item>
<List.Item.Meta
avatar={<Avatar src={company.logo} />}
title={company.name}
description={`Role: ${company.role}`}
/>
<Button onClick={() => viewCompany(company.id)}>
View
</Button>
</List.Item>
)}
/>
) : (
<EmptyState message="No associated companies" />
)}
</div>
<Divider />
<div className="user-activity">
<h3>Activity Log</h3>
<Timeline>
{selectedUserDetails.activity && selectedUserDetails.activity.map(item => (
<Timeline.Item key={item.id}>
<p>{item.action}</p>
<p className="timeline-date">{formatDate(item.timestamp)}</p>
</Timeline.Item>
))}
</Timeline>
</div>
</div>
) : (
<LoadingIndicator />
)}
</Drawer>
)}
</div>
);
});
Database Models¶
PostgreSQL Models¶
AdminAuditLog¶
id(UUID, primary key)admin_id(ForeignKey to User)action(varchar, required)entity_type(varchar, required - ‘user’, ‘company’, ‘news’, ‘podcast’, ‘insight’)entity_id(UUID, required)previous_state(jsonb, optional)new_state(jsonb, optional)reason(text, optional)ip_address(varchar, optional)created_at(datetime)
AdminNotification¶
id(UUID, primary key)admin_id(ForeignKey to User, nullable)is_global(boolean, default: false)title(varchar, required)message(text, required)action_url(varchar, nullable)is_read(boolean, default: false)priority(varchar, options: low, medium, high)created_at(datetime)
AdminDashboardSetting¶
id(UUID, primary key)admin_id(ForeignKey to User)section_preferences(jsonb)visible_metrics(array of strings)custom_date_ranges(jsonb, array)last_updated(datetime)
User¶
id(UUID, primary key)firebase_uid(varchar, unique)name(varchar, required)email(varchar, required, unique)role(varchar, options: user, company_owner, editor, super_admin)status(varchar, options: active, suspended, banned)suspension_reason(text, nullable)suspension_ends(datetime, nullable)company_associations(array of jsonb, containing company_id, role)created_at(datetime)updated_at(datetime)last_login(datetime, nullable)
Company¶
id(UUID, primary key)name(varchar, required)email(varchar, required)status(varchar, options: pending, approved, rejected)is_featured(boolean, default: false)featured_order(integer, nullable)claimed_by(ForeignKey to User, nullable)rejected_reason(text, nullable)admin_notes(text, nullable)created_at(datetime)updated_at(datetime)approved_at(datetime, nullable)approved_by(ForeignKey to User, nullable)
News¶
id(UUID, primary key)title(varchar, required)original_title(varchar, required)source(varchar, required)source_url(URL, required)summary(text, required)tags(array of strings)status(varchar, options: pending, approved, rejected)admin_notes(text, nullable)approved_by(ForeignKey to User, nullable)approved_at(datetime, nullable)created_at(datetime)updated_at(datetime)
Podcast¶
id(UUID, primary key)title(varchar, required)original_title(varchar, required)youtube_embed_id(varchar, required)duration(varchar, required)summary(text, required)tags(array of strings)status(varchar, options: pending, approved, rejected)admin_notes(text, nullable)approved_by(ForeignKey to User, nullable)approved_at(datetime, nullable)created_at(datetime)updated_at(datetime)
CompanyInsight¶
id(UUID, primary key)company_id(ForeignKey to Company)type(varchar, options: product, people, finance, metrics, content, news, awards, references, feedback)title(varchar, required)content(jsonb, required)submitted_by(ForeignKey to User)status(varchar, options: pending, approved, rejected)admin_notes(text, nullable)approved_by(ForeignKey to User, nullable)approved_at(datetime, nullable)created_at(datetime)updated_at(datetime)
Firebase Collections¶
- admin_sessions: Used for tracking admin login sessions
- admin_preferences: Stores individual admin UI preferences
- real_time_notifications: Used for push notifications to admins
Validation Rules¶
1. User Management Validations¶
- User Role Update:
- Only super-admins can change user roles
- Reason is required when changing a user’s role
- Cannot demote self from super-admin
-
Audit logging is mandatory for all role changes
-
User Status Update:
- Reason is required for suspension or ban
- If suspending, duration must be specified (1 day, 7 days, 30 days, permanent)
- Cannot suspend or ban self
- System must send notification to affected user
2. Company Management Validations¶
- Company Approval:
- Validation of company information is required before approval
- Featured companies must include admin notes explaining the decision
- Rejection requires a specific reason that will be sent to the company owner
- Company edits by admin must maintain original metadata for auditing
3. Content Approval Validations¶
- News Approval:
- Source URL must be valid and accessible
- Content must be relevant to AI industry
- Title edits should maintain original meaning
-
Tags must be appropriate and industry-standard
-
Podcast Approval:
- YouTube embed ID must be valid and video must be playable
- Content must be relevant to AI industry
- Must adhere to platform content guidelines
-
Duration should be accurately recorded
-
Insight Approval:
- Content must not violate platform guidelines
- Must be relevant to the company’s line of business
- No excessive promotional language
- No competitor disparagement
4. Form Validation¶
// User Role Change Validation
const validateRoleChange = (values) => {
const errors = {};
if (!values.role) {
errors.role = 'Role is required';
}
if (!values.reason) {
errors.reason = 'Reason for role change is required';
} else if (values.reason.length < 10) {
errors.reason = 'Reason must be at least 10 characters';
}
if (values.role === 'super_admin' && !values.confirmationPassword) {
errors.confirmationPassword = 'Please enter your password to confirm this sensitive change';
}
return errors;
};
// Company Approval Validation
const validateCompanyApproval = (values) => {
const errors = {};
if (!values.status) {
errors.status = 'Approval status is required';
}
if (values.status === 'rejected' && !values.rejectionReason) {
errors.rejectionReason = 'Rejection reason is required';
} else if (values.status === 'rejected' && values.rejectionReason.length < 20) {
errors.rejectionReason = 'Please provide a more detailed rejection reason (at least 20 characters)';
}
if (values.status === 'approved' && values.isFeatured && !values.adminNotes) {
errors.adminNotes = 'Admin notes are required when featuring a company';
}
return errors;
};
// Content Approval Validation
const validateContentApproval = (values, contentType) => {
const errors = {};
if (!values.status) {
errors.status = 'Approval status is required';
}
if (values.status === 'rejected' && !values.rejectionReason) {
errors.rejectionReason = 'Rejection reason is required';
}
if (values.status === 'approved' && values.editedContent) {
if (contentType === 'news' || contentType === 'podcast') {
if (!values.editedContent.title) {
errors.editedTitle = 'Title is required';
}
if (!values.editedContent.tags || values.editedContent.tags.length === 0) {
errors.editedTags = 'At least one tag is required';
}
}
if (contentType === 'insight') {
if (!values.editedContent.title) {
errors.editedTitle = 'Title is required';
}
if (!values.editedContent.content || values.editedContent.content.trim() === '') {
errors.editedContent = 'Content is required';
}
}
}
return errors;
};
Security Considerations¶
1. Authentication and Authorization¶
- Firebase Auth Integration:
- Admin authentication uses Firebase Auth with custom claims
- Token verification on all admin API endpoints
- Session invalidation on suspicious activities
-
Time-limited admin sessions with refresh mechanism
-
Role-Based Access Control:
- Granular permissions system for different admin functions
- Backend validation for all sensitive operations
- UI elements hidden for unauthorized access attempts
- Special security measures for critical actions (password re-authentication)
2. API Security¶
- Request Validation:
- All admin API endpoints have strict input validation
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- CSRF protection for all POST/PATCH/DELETE requests
-
IP address logging for sensitive operations
-
Data Protection:
- PII (personally identifiable information) is masked where appropriate
- Sensitive fields are redacted in logs
- Field-level permissions for data access
- Data encryption for sensitive information in database
3. Audit Logging¶
- Comprehensive Logging:
- All administrative actions are logged with details:
- Admin performing the action
- IP address
- Timestamp
- Action type and target
- Previous and new state for changes
- Reason for action
- Logs are immutable and cannot be altered by admins
- Regular audit log reviews for security monitoring
4. Secure Communication¶
- HTTPS Only:
- All admin communication happens over HTTPS/TLS
- HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) enabled
- Modern TLS configuration with secure ciphers
- Certificate pinning for API communication
Performance Considerations¶
1. Admin Dashboard Optimization¶
- Efficient Data Loading:
- Dashboard metrics are cached with a short TTL (time-to-live)
- Background refresh for non-critical data
- Progressive loading of dashboard sections
- Data aggregation happens at the database level, not in application code
2. List View Optimization¶
- Pagination and Virtual Scrolling:
- All list views implement pagination or virtual scrolling
- Default limit of 20 items per page
- Lazy loading of additional details
-
Both server-side and client-side filtering to minimize data transfer
-
Search Optimization:
- Debounced search input to prevent excessive API calls
- Server-side search with indexing for large datasets
- Typeahead suggestions for common searches
- Search highlights in results
3. Resource Handling¶
- Image and Media Optimization:
- Company logos and user avatars are cached
- Lazy loading of media content
- Responsive images with appropriate sizes
-
Content previews use thumbnails rather than full-size assets
-
Background Processing:
- Long-running tasks use queues and background workers
- Bulk operations are processed asynchronously with progress indicators
- Export functions run in the background with notification upon completion
4. Caching Strategy¶
- Multi-layer Caching:
- Browser cache for static assets
- API response caching for frequently accessed data
- Redis cache for shared application state
- Database query result caching
- Cache invalidation on relevant data updates
Accessibility Features¶
1. Screen Reader Support¶
- ARIA Attributes:
- All interactive elements have proper ARIA roles and labels
- Dynamic content updates announce changes to screen readers
- Data tables include appropriate ARIA attributes for row/column headers
- Modal dialogs use correct focus management
2. Keyboard Navigation¶
- Full Keyboard Support:
- All functions are accessible via keyboard
- Focus indicators are clearly visible
- Logical tab order through the admin interface
- Keyboard shortcuts for common actions with documented key bindings
3. Color and Visual Design¶
- High Contrast Support:
- Color is not the only means of conveying information
- Sufficient contrast ratios for text and UI elements
- Support for system high contrast modes
- Status indicators use both color and icons/text
4. Responsive Design¶
- Multi-device Support:
- Admin interface adapts to different screen sizes
- Touch-friendly controls for tablet administration
- Alternative layouts for narrow viewports
- Critical functions remain accessible on all devices
Future Enhancements¶
1. Advanced Analytics¶
- Enhanced Metrics Dashboard:
- More detailed analytics on user engagement
- Conversion tracking for CTAs (Call-to-Action buttons)
- Advanced filtering and segmentation
- Custom report builder
2. Bulk Operations¶
- Efficient Content Management:
- Bulk approval/rejection of content
- Batch user management
- Mass email capabilities to user segments
- Bulk company status updates
3. Advanced Content Moderation¶
- AI-Assisted Moderation:
- Content sentiment analysis
- Automatic inappropriate content detection
- Suggested tags based on content analysis
- Duplicate content detection
4. Enhanced Security¶
- Advanced Security Features:
- Two-factor authentication for admin accounts
- IP-based access restrictions
- Advanced user activity monitoring
- Security alerts for suspicious activities
5. Workflow Improvements¶
- Task Management:
- Assignable approval tasks between admins
- Approval workflows with multiple steps
- Due dates and reminders for pending items
- Admin collaboration features