diff --git a/backend/data/photo_sharing.db b/backend/data/photo_sharing.db
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diff --git a/backend/migrations/028_update_english_templates_to_match_german.js b/backend/migrations/028_update_english_templates_to_match_german.js
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+exports.up = async function(knex) {
+ // Update English templates to match the quality and content of German templates
+
+ // 1. Gallery Created - Match German version with proper styling and conditionals
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'gallery_created')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Your photo gallery is ready',
+ body_html_en: `
+Hello {{host_name}},
+
+Your photo gallery {{event_name}} for {{event_date}} has been successfully created and is now online!
+
+{{#if welcome_message}}
+
+
Personal message from your photographer:
+
{{welcome_message}}
+
+
Important: Your gallery will be available until {{expiry_date}}. After this date, the photos will be archived and will only be available upon request.
+
We hope you enjoy your photos!
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team
`,
+ body_text_en: `Hello {{host_name}},
+
+Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" for {{event_date}} has been successfully created and is now online!
+
+{{#if welcome_message}}
+Personal message from your photographer:
+{{welcome_message}}
+{{/if}}
+
+Your access data:
+- Gallery link: {{gallery_link}}
+- Password: {{gallery_password}}
+
+Important: Your gallery will be available until {{expiry_date}}. After this date, the photos will be archived and will only be available upon request.
+
+We hope you enjoy your photos!
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team`
+ });
+
+ // 2. Expiration Warning - Match German version with urgency and styling
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'expiration_warning')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Your photo gallery expires soon',
+ body_html_en: `
+Hello {{host_name}},
+
+Your photo gallery {{event_name}} will expire in {{days_remaining}} days!
+
+
+
⚠️ Important Notice
+
After {{expiry_date}}, your gallery will no longer be accessible online. The photos will be archived and will only be available upon special request.
+
Don't miss out – download your photos now!
+
+
+
+
+
Quick reminder of your access data:
+
+
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team
`,
+ body_text_en: `Hello {{host_name}},
+
+Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" will expire in {{days_remaining}} days!
+
+⚠️ Important Notice
+After {{expiry_date}}, your gallery will no longer be accessible online. The photos will be archived and will only be available upon special request.
+
+Don't miss out – download your photos now!
+
+Quick reminder of your access data:
+- Gallery link: {{gallery_link}}
+- Password: {{gallery_password}}
+
+If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team`
+ });
+
+ // 3. Gallery Expired - Match German version with contact information
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'gallery_expired')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Your photo gallery has expired',
+ body_html_en: `
+Hello {{host_name}},
+
+Your photo gallery {{event_name}} expired on {{expiry_date}} and is no longer accessible online.
+
+
+
Your photos are safely archived
+
Don't worry – your photos have been securely archived and are not lost. If you need access to your photos, please contact us:
+
+ - 📧 Email: {{support_email}}
+ {{#if support_phone}}
+ - 📞 Phone: {{support_phone}}
+ {{/if}}
+
+
Please have the following information ready when contacting us:
+
+ - Event name: {{event_name}}
+ - Event date: {{event_date}}
+ - Expiry date: {{expiry_date}}
+
+
+We'll be happy to help you access your archived photos.
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team
`,
+ body_text_en: `Hello {{host_name}},
+
+Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" expired on {{expiry_date}} and is no longer accessible online.
+
+Your photos are safely archived
+Don't worry – your photos have been securely archived and are not lost. If you need access to your photos, please contact us:
+
+📧 Email: {{support_email}}
+{{#if support_phone}}📞 Phone: {{support_phone}}{{/if}}
+
+Please have the following information ready when contacting us:
+- Event name: {{event_name}}
+- Event date: {{event_date}}
+- Expiry date: {{expiry_date}}
+
+We'll be happy to help you access your archived photos.
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team`
+ });
+
+ // 4. Archive Complete - Match German version with success message and details
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'archive_complete')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Your photo gallery has been successfully archived',
+ body_html_en: `
+Hello {{host_name}},
+
+Your photo gallery {{event_name}} has been successfully archived.
+
+
+
✅ Archive successfully created
+
Your photos are now safely stored in our archive.
+
+
Archive details:
+
+ - Event: {{event_name}}
+ - Archive date: {{archive_date}}
+ - Number of photos: {{photo_count}}
+ - Archive size: {{archive_size}}
+
+
If you need access to your archived photos in the future, please contact us at:
+
+ 📧 {{support_email}}
+ {{#if support_phone}}📞 {{support_phone}}{{/if}}
+
+
+Thank you for using our photo sharing service!
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team
`,
+ body_text_en: `Hello {{host_name}},
+
+Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" has been successfully archived.
+
+✅ Archive successfully created
+Your photos are now safely stored in our archive.
+
+Archive details:
+- Event: {{event_name}}
+- Archive date: {{archive_date}}
+- Number of photos: {{photo_count}}
+- Archive size: {{archive_size}}
+
+If you need access to your archived photos in the future, please contact us at:
+📧 {{support_email}}
+{{#if support_phone}}📞 {{support_phone}}{{/if}}
+
+Thank you for using our photo sharing service!
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team`
+ });
+
+ // 5. Test Email - Update to match German style
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'test_email')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Test Email - Photo Sharing Platform',
+ body_html_en: `
+Test Email
+
+This is a test email from your photo sharing platform.
+
+
+
✅ Email configuration successful!
+
Your email settings have been configured correctly and emails can be sent.
+
+
Configuration details:
+
+ - Timestamp: {{timestamp}}
+ - Sender: {{from_email}}
+
+
Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team
`,
+ body_text_en: `Test Email
+
+This is a test email from your photo sharing platform.
+
+✅ Email configuration successful!
+Your email settings have been configured correctly and emails can be sent.
+
+Configuration details:
+- Timestamp: {{timestamp}}
+- Sender: {{from_email}}
+
+Best regards,
+Your Photo Sharing Team`
+ });
+};
+
+exports.down = async function(knex) {
+ // Revert to previous simpler English templates
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'gallery_created')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Your Photo Gallery is Ready',
+ body_html_en: 'Hello,
Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" has been created.
Access Link: {{gallery_link}}
Password: {{gallery_password}}
The gallery will be available until {{expiry_date}}.
',
+ body_text_en: 'Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" has been created. Access Link: {{gallery_link}} Password: {{gallery_password}} The gallery will be available until {{expiry_date}}.'
+ });
+
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'expiration_warning')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Gallery Expires in {{days_remaining}} Days',
+ body_html_en: 'Reminder
Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" will expire in {{days_remaining}} days.
Please download your photos before {{expiry_date}}.
Access Gallery
',
+ body_text_en: 'Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" will expire in {{days_remaining}} days. Please download your photos before {{expiry_date}}. Access Gallery: {{gallery_link}}'
+ });
+
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'gallery_expired')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Gallery Expired',
+ body_html_en: 'Gallery Expired
Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" has expired and is no longer accessible.
If you need access to your photos, please contact support.
',
+ body_text_en: 'Your photo gallery "{{event_name}}" has expired and is no longer accessible. If you need access to your photos, please contact support.'
+ });
+
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'archive_complete')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Gallery Archived',
+ body_html_en: 'Archive Complete
Your gallery "{{event_name}}" has been archived.
Archive size: {{archive_size}}
',
+ body_text_en: 'Your gallery "{{event_name}}" has been archived. Archive size: {{archive_size}}'
+ });
+
+ await knex('email_templates')
+ .where('template_key', 'test_email')
+ .update({
+ subject_en: 'Test Email',
+ body_html_en: 'This is a test email sent at {{timestamp}}.
',
+ body_text_en: 'This is a test email sent at {{timestamp}}.'
+ });
+};
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diff --git a/backend/scripts/verify-template-equality.js b/backend/scripts/verify-template-equality.js
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+const { db } = require('../src/database/db');
+
+async function verifyTemplateEquality() {
+ try {
+ console.log('Verifying template equality between German and English versions...\n');
+
+ const templates = await db('email_templates').select('*');
+
+ for (const template of templates) {
+ console.log(`\n=== ${template.template_key.toUpperCase()} ===`);
+
+ // Check subject length similarity
+ const subjectEnLength = template.subject_en?.length || 0;
+ const subjectDeLength = template.subject_de?.length || 0;
+ console.log(`Subject length - EN: ${subjectEnLength}, DE: ${subjectDeLength}`);
+
+ // Check HTML content features
+ const htmlEn = template.body_html_en || '';
+ const htmlDe = template.body_html_de || '';
+
+ // Check for key features in both versions
+ const features = [
+ { name: 'Handlebars conditionals', pattern: /{{#if/g },
+ { name: 'Styled divs', pattern: /style="/g },
+ { name: 'Background colors', pattern: /background-color:/g },
+ { name: 'Buttons/CTAs', pattern: //g },
+ { name: 'Icons/Emojis', pattern: /[📧📞✅⚠️]/g },
+ { name: 'Lists', pattern: //g }
+ ];
+
+ console.log('\nFeature comparison:');
+ for (const feature of features) {
+ const enCount = (htmlEn.match(feature.pattern) || []).length;
+ const deCount = (htmlDe.match(feature.pattern) || []).length;
+ const status = enCount === deCount ? '✅' : '❌';
+ console.log(`${status} ${feature.name}: EN=${enCount}, DE=${deCount}`);
+ }
+
+ // Check text content length
+ const textEn = template.body_text_en || '';
+ const textDe = template.body_text_de || '';
+ console.log(`\nText content length - EN: ${textEn.length}, DE: ${textDe.length}`);
+
+ // Check for specific variables usage
+ const variables = [
+ 'host_name', 'event_name', 'event_date', 'gallery_link',
+ 'gallery_password', 'expiry_date', 'welcome_message',
+ 'days_remaining', 'support_email', 'support_phone',
+ 'archive_date', 'photo_count', 'archive_size'
+ ];
+
+ const missingInEn = [];
+ const missingInDe = [];
+
+ for (const variable of variables) {
+ const varPattern = new RegExp(`{{${variable}}}`, 'g');
+ const inEn = varPattern.test(htmlEn) || varPattern.test(textEn);
+ const inDe = varPattern.test(htmlDe) || varPattern.test(textDe);
+
+ if (inDe && !inEn) missingInEn.push(variable);
+ if (inEn && !inDe) missingInDe.push(variable);
+ }
+
+ if (missingInEn.length > 0) {
+ console.log(`\n⚠️ Variables in DE but missing in EN: ${missingInEn.join(', ')}`);
+ }
+ if (missingInDe.length > 0) {
+ console.log(`\n⚠️ Variables in EN but missing in DE: ${missingInDe.join(', ')}`);
+ }
+
+ // Overall quality score
+ const enScore = [
+ htmlEn.includes('style='),
+ htmlEn.includes('{{#if'),
+ htmlEn.includes('background-color'),
+ htmlEn.includes(''),
+ htmlEn.includes('margin:'),
+ htmlEn.includes('padding:')
+ ].filter(Boolean).length;
+
+ const deScore = [
+ htmlDe.includes('style='),
+ htmlDe.includes('{{#if'),
+ htmlDe.includes('background-color'),
+ htmlDe.includes(''),
+ htmlDe.includes('margin:'),
+ htmlDe.includes('padding:')
+ ].filter(Boolean).length;
+
+ console.log(`\nQuality score (out of 6) - EN: ${enScore}, DE: ${deScore}`);
+ console.log(enScore === deScore ? '✅ Templates have equal quality!' : '❌ Quality mismatch');
+ }
+
+ console.log('\n\nSummary:');
+ console.log('The English templates have been updated to match the German templates in:');
+ console.log('- HTML styling and structure');
+ console.log('- Conditional content blocks');
+ console.log('- Visual elements (buttons, alerts, icons)');
+ console.log('- Information completeness');
+ console.log('- Professional formatting');
+
+ } catch (error) {
+ console.error('Error:', error);
+ } finally {
+ await db.destroy();
+ }
+}
+
+verifyTemplateEquality();
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