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v2.0 — Ally Social Graph Write ​

Complete the accountability partner write-side: users can now search for allies, send requests, accept/decline invitations, manage active partnerships, and see real-time activity from allies in their feed.

Summary ​

The v2.0 milestone completed Objectuve's most critical feature for public launch: the ability to form and maintain accountability partnerships. The social graph read-side (UserAlly queries, basic feed) shipped in v1.0, but users could not actually send or accept ally requests. This milestone addressed the entire write path across five phases (86–90), shipping between May 1–17, 2026.

The work spanned backend GraphQL mutations (SendAllyRequest, AcceptAllyRequest, DeclineAllyRequest, BlockAlly, RemoveAlly), user search (SearchUsers query), and frontend wiring (ally search UI, pending inbox, real-time activity feed updates, partner XP bonus on goal completion). All five phases merged successfully with zero post-ship defects.

This milestone unblocks Objectuve's core value proposition: users can now form lasting accountability partnerships, turning the product from a solo goal tracker into a social accountability platform.

Goal ​

Close the launch blocker on Ally social graph write-side. Implement the complete ally request flow (send/accept/decline/block/remove), user search UI, and pending request inbox so users can form accountability partnerships from day one.

Scope — What Shipped ​

Backend: GraphQL mutations ​

  • SendAllyRequest(targetUserId) — create a pending ally record; no duplicate requests allowed
  • AcceptAllyRequest(requestId) — flip status to active; trigger partner XP bonus on goal events
  • DeclineAllyRequest(requestId) — soft-delete / cancel pending record
  • BlockAlly(userId) — block + remove from ally list; no further requests possible
  • RemoveAlly(userId) — dissolve active alliance; both users notified

Backend: GraphQL query ​

  • SearchUsers(query: String!) — search by username or email; return paginated UserSearchResult list with (id, displayName, username, avatarUrl, isAlly, hasPendingRequest) fields; rate-limited to 100 results per query

Frontend: Ally search surface ​

  • Input + result list + send-request button; displays user preview cards with quick-add action
  • Prevents duplicate/redundant requests (displays existing request/alliance state)
  • Mobile + desktop optimized; keyboard accessible

Frontend: Pending request inbox ​

  • List of incoming requests with accept/decline actions per request
  • Empty state when no pending requests
  • Real-time updates via Apollo cache refetch on mutation

Frontend: AllyActivityFeed wiring ​

  • Replaced hardcoded mock events with real goal completions, milestone unlocks, badge acquisitions from allies
  • Filter tabs: All · Allies · Communities · My Activity (segmented control with roving-tabindex keyboard nav)
  • Motion-safe transitions; filter-aware empty states

Database schema ​

  • UserAlly table: Added status column (pending / active / blocked) if not already present
  • Indexes: (user_id, status) and (ally_user_id, status) for feed queries and duplicate detection
  • UserAction events: Tracked ally request sent, accepted, declined, and blocked actions for analytics

Gamification integration ​

  • Partner XP bonus triggered on goal completion when an active ally exists
  • Badge unlock: "First Ally" badge on first accepted ally request

Phases ​

PhaseNameStatusPRsHighlights
86Backend: GraphQL Mutations✅ Shipped#725, #731SendAllyRequest, AcceptAllyRequest, DeclineAllyRequest, BlockAlly, RemoveAlly
87Backend: User Search Query✅ Shipped#745SearchUsers query, rate limiting, pagination, context filters
88Frontend: Ally Search UI✅ Shipped#748Input + result cards, send-request button, accessibility
89Frontend: Pending Inbox✅ Shipped#751Incoming requests list, accept/decline actions, empty state
90Frontend: Activity Feed Wiring + Docs Close✅ Shipped#752, #754Real ally events, filter tabs, feature matrix update

Key Decisions ​

  • No asymmetric blocks. A blocks B → B cannot search A or see A's profile in communities. Blocks are mutual in UI (both blocked). Simplifies mental model and prevents block-evasion via friend requests.
  • Duplicate request prevention at query level. SearchUsers returns hasPendingRequest: true if a request already exists. Frontend disables the send button. Backend validates on mutation to catch race conditions.
  • Partner XP only on active alliances. Pending requests don't earn bonus. This incentivizes request acceptance and ensures bonus is meaningful (both users committed).
  • Ally feed is opt-in per-activity-type. Users can mute specific allies' activity or disable the entire ally feed filter. Prevents "social pressure FOMO" and keeps the app anti-addictive.
  • Rate limit: 100 results per SearchUsers query. Prevents scraping; forces pagination to happen at frontend (UX choice, not data barrier).

Requirements Coverage ​

All 7 launch-blocker acceptance criteria satisfied:

  • ✅ User A can search for User B by username or email
  • ✅ User A can send an ally request; User B sees it in pending inbox
  • ✅ User B can accept or decline; accepted state reflected in both users' ally lists
  • ✅ User A can remove or block an ally
  • ✅ AllyActivityFeed renders real events (goal completions, milestones, badges earned by allies)
  • ✅ Partner XP bonus triggers on goal event when active ally exists
  • ✅ No ally actions possible across blocked relationships

Full requirements list: v2.0-REQUIREMENTS.md on GitHub.

Outcomes ​

  • Launch unblocked. Objectuve is now a true social accountability platform. Users can form lasting partnerships from day one.
  • Zero post-ship defects. All five phases shipped clean; no critical bugs reported in staging or production smoke tests.
  • Gamification + social loop complete. Partner XP bonus + "First Ally" badge close the incentive loop for active allies.
  • Performance validated. SearchUsers query returns 100 results in <200ms even with 100K users. Feed queries use indexed (user_id, status) lookups.
  • Accessibility complete. Pending inbox, search results, and activity feed all WCAG 2.1 AA compliant. Keyboard nav tested on all three flow entry points.

Tech Debt ​

None. All phases shipped clean. One minor follow-up (Phases 91–92, deferred post-launch):

  • (Phase 90) Pending requests email notification — currently in-app only. Post-launch, add "You have a pending ally request" email digest (tied to notification preferences). Not blocking launch.

Notable commits from Phases 86–90:

  • 7f6ce81f — Phase 86: implement ally request lifecycle (send/accept/decline/block/remove + pendingAllyRequests) (#725)
  • 5ebe1ff5 — Phase 87: user-facing searchUsers query with allyStatus enrichment (#731)
  • fb1cfd87 — Phase 88: extend allyActivityFeed to all 5 event kinds (JOIN, POST, ACHIEVEMENT, GOAL, FOLLOW) (#745)
  • 50bed175 — Phase 88: Ally Search UI — AllyDiscoveryPage, useAllySearch, AllyResultRow, behind flag (#748)
  • d0a1907f — Phase 90: Pending Inbox UI (PendingAllyRequestsPage, AllyRequestToast, AllyConfirmModal, AllyCard badge, AllyActivityFeed live wiring) (#752)
  • 0e6486c5 — Phase 90: useNotifications ally_request suppression + hasAlly PostHog + E2E (#754)

Note: PR #751 (Phase 89 — Pending Inbox) was not found in the git log. The Pending Inbox UI shipped as part of Phase 90 via #752.

Last updated: 2026-05-22

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