Description

As a user, I want to search for events using various filters so that I can find events that match my preferences.

Story Points: 5
Priority: High
Risk: Medium
Child Tasks:

• Implement query parameter handling for filtering events.
• Create the searchEvents endpoint in the EventController.
• Implement service logic to retrieve filtered events.
• Write unit tests for the search functionality.
• Update API documentation.

Acceptance Criteria:

• The endpoint /api/events/search should support filtering by eventName, eventType, sportType, location, date, startTime, endTime, maxParticipants, createdBy, isPrivate, and requiredSkillLevel.
• The endpoint should return events that match the specified query parameters.
• If no filters are provided, return all events.
• If a non-existent filter is provided, return a validation error.
• Results should be paginated with page and size parameters.

Task Breakdown:

1. Define the request parameters in the controller.
2. Implement filtering logic in the service layer.
3. Integrate with the repository to fetch events based on filters.
4. Implement pagination support.
5. Write test cases for different query scenarios.
6. Document the API endpoint in Swagger.

Implementation Breakdown:

• Controller Layer: Handle request validation and pass query parameters to the service.
• Service Layer: Process filters and construct query logic.
• Repository Layer: Implement dynamic queries.
• Testing: Cover edge cases, including missing filters, invalid inputs, and large data sets.