Enatega App: Fixing Missing Cuisine Images

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Hey guys! We've got a bug report here about the Enatega Customer Application, specifically regarding the default images for cuisines not showing up. Let's dive into the details and see what's going on and how we can fix it. This issue was brought up in the discussion category related to tiffanie-Healy and the flower-delivery-system-using-angular, so it seems like we have a cross-functional issue here. Let’s get to the bottom of this!

Bug Description

The main problem is that the default image for cuisines isn't displaying on the customer application when a specific image hasn't been uploaded for a particular cuisine. Interestingly, this default image is showing up on the admin dashboard, which makes this bug even more puzzling. It’s like the image is there, but it's playing hide-and-seek on the customer-facing app. This is super important to fix because those default images help users visually navigate the app and understand the available options, especially when restaurants haven't uploaded their own images yet. A missing default image can lead to a less engaging user experience, and we definitely want to avoid that!

Steps to Reproduce

To see this bug in action, you can follow these steps. Think of it like a mini-treasure hunt, but instead of treasure, we're finding a missing image:

  1. First, head over to the Enatega Customer Application. Open up the app on your test device or emulator.
  2. Next, navigate to the restaurants screen. This is usually where users can browse different food categories and restaurants.
  3. Look for the "browse categories" section. This is where the cuisine categories are typically displayed.
  4. Now, keep an eye out for any categories without a specific image uploaded. These are the ones that should be displaying the default image.
  5. If the default image isn't showing up (just a blank space or a broken image icon), then you've successfully reproduced the bug! This confirms that we need to dig deeper and figure out why these default images are MIA.

The ability to reproduce the issue consistently is crucial for developers. It allows them to pinpoint the exact circumstances under which the bug occurs, making it easier to debug and resolve. Without clear steps to reproduce, it's like trying to find a needle in a haystack!

Expected Behavior

Okay, so what should be happening? The expected behavior is pretty straightforward: if a restaurant or cuisine doesn't have a custom image uploaded by the user (or the restaurant owner, in this case), the default image should be displayed. It's like having a placeholder – something visually appealing that fills the gap and prevents the app from looking incomplete or broken. This is a common practice in web and app development to ensure a consistent and user-friendly experience.

Imagine browsing through a food delivery app and seeing a bunch of blank squares instead of food pictures. It wouldn't be very enticing, right? Default images help maintain a polished look and feel, even when all the custom content isn't in place yet. So, in our case, the goal is to make sure that the default cuisine images are always visible when no specific image has been uploaded. This helps users easily identify different cuisine options and keeps the app looking professional.

Screenshots

The user provided a screen recording (Screen_Recording_20250127_170932.mp4) which is super helpful! A video recording can often show nuances and context that static screenshots might miss. It allows the developers to see the bug in action, understand the user's flow, and potentially spot any other related issues. Make sure to review this recording carefully. Pay attention to the timing of the image loading, any error messages that might flash briefly, and the overall behavior of the app around the cuisine categories section. A thorough examination of the screen recording can provide valuable clues in tracking down the root cause of the issue. Sometimes, watching the bug unfold in real-time can trigger insights that wouldn't be apparent from simply reading a description.

Device Information

Knowing the user's device and operating system is crucial for debugging mobile app issues. In this case, we have the following information:

  • Device: Infinix Hot 50
  • OS: Android
  • Browser: Application (This indicates the issue is within the native Android app, not a web browser)
  • Version: 14

This is great info! The fact that the user is on an Infinix Hot 50 running Android 14 gives us a specific context to work with. Sometimes, bugs are device-specific or OS-specific. For example, there might be compatibility issues with certain Android versions or specific hardware configurations of the Infinix Hot 50. Knowing this information helps developers narrow down the potential causes and test the fix on similar devices to ensure it's working correctly. It also allows for focused testing efforts, rather than trying to replicate the bug across every possible device and OS combination. This information is a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to solving this missing image problem.

Potential Causes and Solutions

Okay, guys, let's brainstorm some potential causes for this bug and how we might go about fixing it. It's like being a detective, but instead of solving a crime, we're solving a coding mystery!

  1. Image Path Issues: The application might be looking for the default images in the wrong location. Maybe the file path is incorrect, or there's a mismatch between the path defined in the code and the actual location of the image files on the server or within the app's assets. A solution here would be to double-check the image paths in the codebase and ensure they are pointing to the correct location. We could also verify that the images are actually present in the expected directory.

  2. Caching Problems: The app might be caching old data or incorrectly caching the default image status. This could mean that even though a default image should be displayed, the app is still using cached information that says otherwise. Clearing the app's cache or implementing a cache-busting strategy (like adding a version number to the image URL) could help resolve this.

  3. Conditional Logic Errors: There might be a flaw in the code's conditional logic that determines when to display the default image. Perhaps the condition that checks for a custom image is not working correctly, causing the app to skip displaying the default image even when it should. We'd need to carefully review the code that handles image loading and display, paying close attention to the if/else statements and any related logic.

  4. Network Issues: Although the admin dashboard is showing the images (which suggests this isn't a server-wide problem), it's still worth considering if there are any network-related issues specific to the customer application. Maybe there's a problem with how the app is fetching images from the server, or there's a timeout occurring. Checking the network requests and responses in the app's developer tools could reveal if there are any errors or delays in loading the images.

  5. Platform-Specific Bugs: Given that the issue is only happening on the customer application and not the admin dashboard, there could be a platform-specific bug related to how images are handled on Android (or the specific Android version the user is on). This might involve differences in image loading libraries, display mechanisms, or resource management. Testing the app on other Android devices and emulators could help confirm if this is the case.

  6. Image Format or Size Issues: It's less likely, but still worth considering if the default images themselves have an issue. Maybe the image format is not supported by the app, or the image size is too large, causing loading problems. We could try converting the images to a different format or optimizing their size to see if that makes a difference.

Next Steps

Alright, team, we've got a solid understanding of the bug and some potential solutions. Here’s what I reckon we should do next:

  1. Code Review: Let's dive into the codebase and carefully review the image loading logic, especially the parts that handle default images and conditional display. We need to make sure everything is wired up correctly and there are no obvious errors or typos.
  2. Debugging: Time to fire up the debugger and step through the code while reproducing the bug. This will allow us to see exactly what's happening at each step and pinpoint where the default image loading is failing.
  3. Testing on Multiple Devices: To rule out device-specific issues, we should test the app on a variety of Android devices and emulators, including devices similar to the Infinix Hot 50 and different Android versions.
  4. Network Analysis: We can use network monitoring tools to inspect the app's network requests and responses, looking for any errors or delays in image loading.
  5. Log Analysis: Let's check the app's logs for any error messages or warnings related to image loading. Logs can often provide valuable clues about what's going wrong behind the scenes.

By systematically working through these steps, we should be able to track down the root cause of the missing default images and get this bug squashed! Remember, teamwork makes the dream work, so let's collaborate and get this fixed for our users. Keep me updated on your progress, guys!