CigarBase is an application designed for Aficionados - true cigar enthusiasts. Thanks to it, cigar lovers can not only discover new cigars and flavors, but also share their experiences with other enthusiasts by adding their own ratings and reviews. Additionally, the app allows users to build their cigar collection based on reliable community opinions. CigarBase provides comprehensive support in exploring the fascinating world of cigars, enabling users to appreciate the diversity and richness of this unique realm.

Key Features and Requirements:

Cigar Library Management:

• Users can add cigars to the library with detailed parameters such as name, size, filler, binder, wrapper, country of origin, strength, and manufacturer.
• Dynamic sorting and filtering options based on user preferences.

User Interaction:

• Ability for logged-in users to rate cigars on a scale of 0 to 100 points.
• User account creation with customizable profiles.
• User-generated content including reviews, comments, and tasting notes.

Administration Panel:

• Streamlined interface for admin to add and manage cigars with moderation capabilities.
• Automated approval process for new cigar additions.

Front-End Development:

• Basic front-end design and layout to provide an intuitive user experience.

Enhanced User Profiles:

• Gamification elements such as badges, achievements, and leaderboards.
• Premium membership tiers with exclusive benefits for loyal users.

Must Have:

Adding Cigar to Cigars Library

• Cigar Full Name (required)

  • Text field

• Size (optional)

  • Length and thickness (text field)

• Filler (optional)

  • Predefined select

• Binder (optional)

  • Predefined select

• Wrapper (optional)

  • Predefined select

• Country (optional)

  • Predefined select

• Strength (optional)

  • Predefined select

• Made By (optional)

  • Text field with suggestions

• Cigar Description (optional)

  • Text field, up to 2000 characters

Cigars Library Filters/Sort by:

• Sort by Each Column

  • Downwards, upwards (default view by best-rated cigars by external ratings)

• Filter by

  • Predefined select (parent for sort by)

Add Cigar Rating by User (Only Logged-in Users):

• Scale from 0 to 100 points

Creating an Account:

• Username (required)
• Name (optional)
• Surname (optional)
• Email (required)
• Password (required)
• Nationality (optional)
• Phone (optional)

Simple Administration:

• Cigars adding by admin with all parameters (publish/unpublish)
• Moderated acceptance of adding a new cigar

Nice to Have:

Basic Front-end 😄

Cigars Images Upload by Users

User Profile:

• Cigars Collection by User:
  • 3 favourite cigars (showcase similar to Steam app showcase)
  • Smoked cigars sorted in order: best rated, last added
  • Cigars wish to smoke in order (wishlist): best rated by external rating (Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Journal, other), last added
  • Total smoked cigars
  • Total smoked cigar models
  • Total reviewed cigars
  • Add comment to user profile by other logged-in user

Cigars Flavour Icons in Cigar Library:

• Added by admin or user for main product description

Inspirations:

www.whiskybase.com

magazine: www.cigarjournal.com, www.cigaraficionado.com