Meal Planning Implementation - Status Report
IMPLEMENTED : Dual-view meal planning system with scrollable daily list (default) and monthly calendar view. Users can plan meals by assigning recipes to specific days and meal types, then generate shopping lists from selected days.
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Database Schema & Migration
meal_plans_v2
table created with:
id
(INTEGER PRIMARY KEY)
recipe_id
(INTEGER FK to recipes_v1)
date
(DATE)
meal_type
(TEXT: 'breakfast-lunch', 'dinner')
notes
(TEXT)
created_at
(DATETIME)
updated_at
(DATETIME)
UPDATED : Simplified to 2 meal types, allows multiple recipes per meal type
Smart Data Migration : Automatically migrates from v1 to v2, combines breakfast/lunch, skips snacks
Proper Constraints : Database-level validation for meal types
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Backend API Implementation
Complete REST API in /backend/routes/meal-plans.ts
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GET /api/meal-plans
- Get meal plans for date range
Query params: startDate
, endDate
Returns meal plans with LEFT JOIN for deleted recipe handling
Efficient date range filtering
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POST /api/meal-plans
- Create meal plan
Validates recipe exists before creation
Input validation for meal types and date formats
Transaction-safe atomic operations
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DELETE /api/meal-plans/:id
- Remove meal plan
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PUT /api/meal-plans/:id
- Update meal plan
Change date/meal type with validation
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POST /api/meal-plans/shopping-list
- Generate shopping list from calendar
Supports date ranges or specific date arrays
Filters out deleted recipes automatically
Reuses existing shopping list creation logic
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Frontend Components Implementation
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New Components Created:
MealPlanCalendar.tsx
- Dual-view meal planning interface
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Default List View : Scrollable daily cards showing planned meals
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Calendar View : Full monthly grid with day selection
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View Switcher : Toggle between "š List" and "š
Calendar"
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Shopping List Integration : Multi-day selection for list creation
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Mobile-responsive : Adaptive layouts for both views
DayMealPlan.tsx
- Detailed day meal editor
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Modal Interface : Full-screen day planning modal
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Meal Type Sections : "Breakfast & Lunch" and "Dinner"
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Multiple Recipes : Support for multiple recipes per meal type
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Recipe Management : Add/remove individual recipes
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Deleted Recipe Handling : Warning display for deleted recipes
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Ingredient Count : Total ingredients calculation
MealPlanSidebar.tsx
- Recipe selection interface
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Smart Filtering : Search, tags, difficulty, prep time filters
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Recipe Metadata : Prep time, difficulty, tags display
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Simple Success Feedback : Auto-close on successful add
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Error Handling : Clear error messages and validation
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Mobile Overlay : Full-screen sidebar on mobile
App.tsx
- Added 'meal-calendar' view and navigation button
Type System - Updated shared/types.ts
with meal planning interfaces
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User Interface Implementation
Daily Cards : Clean cards for each day with meal plans
Color Coding : Orange for "Breakfast & Lunch", Purple for "Dinner"
Today Highlighting : Blue accent for current day
Recipe Details : Prep time, difficulty badges, deleted recipe warnings
Empty States : Engaging empty state with call-to-action
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Legend: B&L=Breakfast & Lunch, D=Dinner
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Mobile Responsiveness:
Responsive Grids : CSS Grid adapts to screen size
Touch-Friendly : 44px minimum touch targets
Modal Interfaces : Full-screen modals for editing
Stackable Views : List view naturally stacks on mobile
šÆ IMPLEMENTATION PHASES
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Phase 1: Database & Backend (COMPLETED)
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Database Migration : Created meal_plans_v2
with smart v1āv2 migration
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Database Queries : All CRUD operations with transaction safety
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API Routes : Complete REST API with validation and error handling
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Backend Integration : Added to main app routes
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Phase 2: Calendar Components (COMPLETED)
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MealPlanCalendar : Dual-view interface with list/calendar toggle
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Day Navigation : Month navigation and day selection
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Meal Display : Recipe counts and meal type indicators
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Responsive Design : Mobile-first CSS Grid layouts
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Phase 3: Recipe Assignment (COMPLETED)
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MealPlanSidebar : Advanced recipe selection with filtering
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Success Feedback : Auto-close sidebar on successful add
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DayMealPlan : Detailed day editing with meal type sections
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Multiple Recipes : Full support for multiple recipes per meal type
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Selection Mode : Multi-day selection in both list and calendar views
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Shopping List Generation : Direct integration with existing system
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Transaction Safety : Atomic operations with deleted recipe filtering
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User Experience : Seamless flow from planning to shopping
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Phase 5: Mobile & Polish (COMPLETED)
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Mobile Optimization : Touch-friendly interactions and responsive design
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User Feedback : Simplified success indication and error handling
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Data Integrity : Comprehensive deleted recipe handling
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Performance : Efficient data loading for both view types
š WHAT'S NEXT (Future Enhancements)
The core meal planning system is COMPLETE and fully functional. Potential future enhancements:
š® Possible Future Features
Advanced Planning Features
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Meal Plan Templates : Save and reuse weekly meal plans
š½ļø Serving Size Adjustments : Modify recipe servings when adding to meal plans
š Meal Notes : Add custom notes to individual meal plans
š Copy Previous Week : Quickly duplicate successful meal plans
š Nutritional Overview : Daily/weekly nutritional summaries
ā Recipe Suggestions : AI-powered meal recommendations based on preferences
š·ļø Meal Plan Tags : Organize meal plans with custom tags (e.g., "Date Night", "Meal Prep")
š± Progressive Web App : Offline support for grocery shopping
š Meal Prep Reminders : Notifications for prep and cooking times
šø Meal Photos : Add photos of completed meals
š Advanced Shopping Lists : Group by store sections, estimated costs
š Recipe Analytics : Track most-used recipes, cooking frequency
š„ Family Profiles : Multiple meal preferences and dietary restrictions
š± Mobile App : Native mobile apps for iOS/Android
MEAL PLANNING IS FULLY IMPLEMENTED with:
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Complete Backend : Database, API, migrations, transaction safety
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Dual-View Interface : List view (default) + Calendar view
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Full CRUD Operations : Add, edit, delete meal plans
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Shopping List Integration : Generate lists from selected days
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Mobile Responsive : Touch-friendly, adaptive layouts
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Data Integrity : Handles deleted recipes gracefully
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User-Friendly : Simple success feedback, clear navigation
The system is production-ready and provides a comprehensive meal planning experience that integrates seamlessly with the existing recipe management and shopping list features. š