Business Objective: Transform WHOOSH from license-unaware to comprehensive
license-integrated experience that drives upgrade conversions and maximizes
customer lifetime value through usage visibility.
Implementation Summary:
1. SECURE BACKEND PROXY INTEGRATION:
- License API proxy endpoints (/api/license/status, /api/license/quotas)
- Server-side license ID resolution (no frontend exposure)
- Mock data support for development and testing
- Intelligent upgrade suggestion algorithms
2. COMPREHENSIVE FRONTEND LICENSE INTEGRATION:
- License API Client with caching and error handling
- Global License Context for state management
- License Status Header for always-visible tier information
- Feature Gate Component for conditional rendering
- License Dashboard with quotas, features, upgrade suggestions
- Upgrade Prompt Components for revenue optimization
3. APPLICATION-WIDE INTEGRATION:
- License Provider integrated into App context hierarchy
- License status header in main navigation
- License dashboard route at /license
- Example feature gates in Analytics page
- Version bump: → 1.2.0
Key Business Benefits:
✅ Revenue Optimization: Strategic feature gating drives conversions
✅ User Trust: Transparent license information builds confidence
✅ Proactive Upgrades: Usage-based suggestions with ROI estimates
✅ Self-Service: Clear upgrade paths reduce sales friction
Security-First Design:
🔒 All license operations server-side via proxy
🔒 No sensitive license data exposed to frontend
🔒 Feature enforcement at API level prevents bypass
🔒 Graceful degradation for license API failures
Technical Implementation:
- React 18+ with TypeScript and modern hooks
- Context API for license state management
- Tailwind CSS following existing patterns
- Backend proxy pattern for security compliance
- Comprehensive error handling and loading states
Files Created/Modified:
Backend:
- /backend/app/api/license.py - Complete license proxy API
- /backend/app/main.py - Router integration
Frontend:
- /frontend/src/services/licenseApi.ts - API client with caching
- /frontend/src/contexts/LicenseContext.tsx - Global license state
- /frontend/src/hooks/useLicenseFeatures.ts - Feature checking logic
- /frontend/src/components/license/* - Complete license UI components
- /frontend/src/App.tsx - Context integration and routing
- /frontend/package.json - Version bump to 1.2.0
This Phase 3A implementation provides the complete foundation for
license-aware user experiences, driving revenue optimization through
intelligent feature gating and upgrade suggestions while maintaining
excellent UX and security best practices.
Ready for KACHING integration and Phase 3B advanced features.
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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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