[WIP] Fix Cloudinary setup for event images

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Coding agent has begun work on Cloudinary setup issues in event image handling and will update this pull request as work progresses.

Original prompt

the clpoudinary isn't working

The user has attached the following files from their workspace:

• server/controllers/eventController.js

[Chronological Review: The conversation began with the user reporting an issue where the event image uploaded by the organizer did not appear on the event details page, rendering an alt text instead. The user sought assistance to fix this issue and provided relevant code snippets and context about their backend setup. The conversation evolved to include discussions about sending the event image in registration confirmation emails, issues with undefined values in emails, and the need to set up Cloudinary for image storage. The user expressed frustration with the image not appearing in emails and sought guidance on where to place code for passing the image URL. The user also mentioned that they had not set up Cloudinary yet and later confirmed that it worked but required refreshing the page to see changes. The conversation concluded with the user stating that Cloudinary wasn't working.]

[Intent Mapping: The user explicitly requested help with the following:

1. Fixing the issue of the event image not appearing on the event details page.
2. Ensuring the event image is included in registration confirmation emails.
3. Setting up Cloudinary for image storage.
4. Understanding where to place specific code snippets related to image URLs.
5. Confirming if using Cloudinary would resolve their issues.]

[Technical Inventory: The conversation involved several technologies and concepts:

• Express.js for server-side routing.
• Multer for handling file uploads.
• Cloudinary for image storage.
• Event model for storing event data, including image URLs.
• React for the frontend, specifically mentioning EditEventForm.tsx for event editing.]

[Code Archaeology: Key code snippets discussed include:

• The setup of Multer with CloudinaryStorage for handling image uploads.
• The event creation route where the image URL is saved to the event object.
• Code snippets for sending registration confirmation emails with the event image URL.]

[Progress Assessment: The user has made progress in setting up Cloudinary and confirmed that images are now appearing in emails. However, issues remain with the image not updating immediately in the edit form without refreshing the page.]

[Context Validation: All critical information for continuation is captured, including the user's goals, the current state of the code, and the issues faced.]

[Recent Commands Analysis: The user recently executed commands related to setting up Cloudinary and modifying the eventController.js file. They confirmed that the image URL is now being sent in emails but expressed that the Cloudinary setup isn't functioning as expected.]

1. Conversation Overview: - Primary Objectives: The user requested assistance with multiple issues, including "the event image doesn't appear in the event details page" and "I want to send the image in the email." - Session Context: The conversation transitioned from troubleshooting image display issues to setting up Cloudinary for image storage and ensuring images are included in emails. - User Intent Evolution: The user initially focused on fixing image display issues, then shifted to setting up Cloudinary and ensuring proper image handling in emails.

2. Technical Foundation:

• Express.js: Used for server-side routing and handling requests.
• Multer: Utilized for file uploads, specifically with CloudinaryStorage for image uploads.
• Cloudinary: Intended for storing images and providing public URLs.
• React: Mentioned in the context of the frontend, specifically in the EditEventForm component.

3. Codebase Status:

• /Users/davis/Documents/GitHub/EventHive/server/controllers/eventController.js:
  • Purpose: Handles event creation and image uploads.
  • Current State: Integrated Cloudinary for image storage; issues with image updates in the edit form remain.
  • Key Code Segments: Includes the setup for Multer and CloudinaryStorage, event creation route, and email sending logic.
  • Dependencies: Relies on Express, Multer, and Cloudinary.

4. Problem Resolution:

• Issues Encountered: Event images not appearing in emails, undefined values in email content, and images not updating in the edit form.
• Solutions Implemented: Cloudinary setup for image storage; confirmed that images are now sent in emails.
• Debugging Context: User expressed frustration with the need to refresh the page to see updates in the edit form.
• Lessons Learned: Importance of ensuring images are correctly uploaded and URLs are passed in emails.

5. Progress Tracking:

• Completed Tasks: Cloudinary setup and image URL handling in emails confirmed working.
• Partially Complete Work: Issues with immediate image updates in the edit form remain unresolved.
• Validated Outcomes: Event images are now appearing in registration confirmation emails.

6. Active Work State:

• Current Focus: The user was work...

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