Newsletter saved to db and a thank you mail is sent to email

README.md

@@ -213,15 +213,22 @@ Special thanks to our amazing mentors who are guiding this project! 🙌
                     <sub><b>Jai Dhingra</b></sub>
                 </a>
             </td>
+            <td align="center">
+                <a href="https://github.com/Jay-1409">
+                    <img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/166749819?v=4" width="100;" alt="Jay-1409"/>
+                    <br />
+                    <sub><b>Jay shah</b></sub>
+                </a>
+            </td>
+		</tr>
+		<tr>
             <td align="center">
                 <a href="https://github.com/Mohitranag18">
                     <img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/152625405?v=4" width="100;" alt="Mohitranag18"/>
                     <br />
                     <sub><b>Mohit Rana </b></sub>
                 </a>
             </td>
-		</tr>
-		<tr>
             <td align="center">
                 <a href="https://github.com/MutiatBash">
                     <img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/108807732?v=4" width="100;" alt="MutiatBash"/>

backend/config/nodemailer.js

@@ -11,6 +11,40 @@ const transporter = nodemailer.createTransport({
   },
 });
 
+// Function to send newsletter subscription confirmation via email
+exports.sendSubscriptionConfirmation = async (email) => {
+  // Construct the email content
+  const emailText = `
+    Dear Customer,
+
+    Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter! We're excited to have you on board.
+
+    You will now receive regular updates about our latest boardgame collections, special offers, and upcoming events.
+
+    If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out.
+
+    Best regards,
+    PlayCafe Team
+  `;
+
+  try {
+    await transporter.sendMail({
+      from: process.env.EMAIL_USER,
+      to: email,
+      subject: "Thank You for Subscribing!",
+      text: emailText,
+    });
+    logger.info('Newsletter subscription confirmation sent successfully via email', { email });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Failed to send newsletter subscription confirmation email', { error, email });
+    if (error.code === 'ECONNREFUSED') {
+      throw new Error('Failed to connect to email server. Please try again later.');
+    } else {
+      throw new Error(`Failed to send subscription confirmation email: ${error.message}`);
+    }
+  }
+};
+
 // Function to send reservation confirmation via email
 exports.sendReservationConfirmation = async (email, reservationDetails) => {
   const { reservationDate, guests, time } = reservationDetails;

backend/controller/newsletter.controller.js

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+const NewsletterEmail = require('../models/newsletter.model'); // Import the Mongoose model
+const { sendSubscriptionConfirmation } = require('../config/nodemailer'); // Import the mailer function
+
+// Controller for handling newsletter subscriptions
+exports.subscribeToNewsletter = async (req, res) => {
+    const { email } = req.body;
+
+    if (!email) {
+        return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Email is required' });
+    }
+
+    try {
+        // Check if the email already exists in the database
+        const existingEmail = await NewsletterEmail.findOne({ email });
+        if (existingEmail) {
+            return res.status(400).json({ error: 'This email is already subscribed.' });
+        }
+
+        // Save the email to the database
+        const newEmail = new NewsletterEmail({ email });
+        await newEmail.save();
+
+        try {
+            await sendSubscriptionConfirmation(email);
+        } catch (error) {
+            console.error('Error sending confirmation email:', error);
+            return res.status(500).json({ error: 'Subscription successful, but there was an error sending the confirmation email.' });
+        }
+
+        return res.status(201).json({ message: 'Subscription successful! A confirmation email has been sent.' });
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error('Error subscribing to newsletter:', error);
+        return res.status(500).json({ error: 'Error subscribing to the newsletter.' });
+    }
+};

backend/models/newsletter.model.js

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+const mongoose = require('mongoose');
+
+// Define the schema for newsletter emails
+const NewsletterEmailSchema = new mongoose.Schema({
+    email: {
+        type: String,
+        required: true,
+        unique: true, // Ensure no duplicate emails
+        trim: true,
+        match: [/.+\@.+\..+/, 'Please enter a valid email address'], // Simple email validation
+    },
+    subscribedAt: {
+        type: Date,
+        default: Date.now, // Automatically set the date of subscription
+    }
+});
+
+// Export the model
+module.exports = mongoose.model('NewsletterEmail', NewsletterEmailSchema);

backend/routes/index.js

@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ router.use("/admin", require("./adminRouter"));
 router.use("/feedback", feedbackRouter);
 router.use("/user", require("./customerRouter"));
 router.use("/reservation", require("./reservationRouter"));
+router.use("/newsletter", require("./newsletterRoute"));
 
 
 module.exports = router;

backend/routes/newsletterRoute.js

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+const express = require("express");
+const { subscribeToNewsletter } = require("../controller/newsletter.controller"); // Import the controller
+const router = express.Router();
+require("dotenv").config();
+
+
+
+router.post("/subscribe", subscribeToNewsletter);
+
+module.exports = router;

frontend/src/components/Pages/Boardgame.jsx

@@ -10,11 +10,37 @@ import board8 from "../../assets/Boardgames/board8.png";
 import board10 from "../../assets/Boardgames/board10.png";
 import bg from "../../assets/Boardgames/bg.jpg";
 
+
 import { LazyLoadImage } from 'react-lazy-load-image-component';
 import 'react-lazy-load-image-component/src/effects/blur.css';
 
 export default function Boardgame() {
     const [selectedBoard, setSelectedBoard] = useState(null);
+    const [email, setEmail] = useState('');
+
+    const handleSubmit = async (e) => {
+        e.preventDefault();
+        try {
+            // Make the POST request to /newsletter/subscribe endpoint using fetch
+            const response = await fetch(`${import.meta.env.VITE_BACKEND_URL}/api/newsletter/subscribe`, {
+                method: 'POST',
+                headers: {
+                    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+                },
+                body: JSON.stringify({ email }),
+            });
+
+            if (!response.ok) {
+                throw new Error(`HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
+            }
+
+            const data = await response.json();
+            alert('Subscription successful! Check your email for confirmation.');
+        } catch (error) {
+            console.error('Error subscribing to newsletter:', error);
+            alert('Error subscribing. Please try again.');
+        }
+    };
 
     const handleOpenInstructions = (board) => {
         setSelectedBoard(board);
@@ -217,6 +243,32 @@ export default function Boardgame() {
                         ))}
                     </div>
                 </section>
+                <section className="w-full py-12 md:py-24 lg:py-32 bg-gray-100">
+                    <div className="container mx-auto px-4 md:px-6 text-center">
+                        <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight sm:text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-6xl mb-4">
+                            Subscribe to our Newsletter
+                        </h2>
+                        <p className="mx-auto max-w-[700px] text-muted-foreground md:text-xl mb-6">
+                            Stay updated with our latest boardgame collections, special offers, and events. Subscribe now and never miss out!
+                        </p>
+                        <form className="flex flex-col items-center space-y-4 sm:space-y-0 sm:flex-row sm:space-x-4 justify-center"  onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+                            <input
+                                type="email"
+                                className="px-4 py-2 rounded-lg border border-gray-300 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500"
+                                placeholder="Enter your email"
+                                value={email}
+                                onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)} // Update email state on input change
+                                required
+                            />
+                            <button
+                                type="submit"
+                                className="px-6 py-2 text-white bg-blue-600 rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500"
+                            >
+                                Subscribe
+                            </button>
+                        </form>
+                    </div>
+                </section>
 
                 {/* Modal for instructions */}
                 {selectedBoard && (