Page: Success Stories
Code: STOR Route:
/stories Access: Public Priority: P1 Test Script: scripts/page-tests/test-STOR.sh Components: src/components/stories/index.ts Purpose
Showcase success stories from students, student-teachers, and creators to build trust and inspire new users.
Connections
Incoming (users arrive from)
| Source | Trigger | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HOME | Footer "Success Stories" link | Footer navigation |
| Footer | "Success Stories" link | All pages |
| (External) | Direct URL | /stories |
Outgoing (users navigate to)
Data Requirements
| Entity | Fields Used | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| success_stories | id, type, name, location, headline, short_quote, full_story, photo_url, video_url, stats, is_featured | Story display |
Sections
Hero
- • Title: "Real Stories, Real Success"
- • Subtitle: "Discover how students, teachers, and creators are transforming their lives with Peerloop."
Impact Stats
- • 4-column grid (2 on mobile)
- • Stats: Students Taught, Paid to Teachers, Completion Rate, Countries
Filter Tabs
- • Pill buttons for type filtering
- • Active state: primary color
- • Client-side filtering
Featured Stories
- • Shows when "All Stories" selected
- • Up to 3 featured stories
- • Larger card styling
Stories Grid
- • Responsive grid layout
- • Story cards with photo, type badge, headline, name, location, quote
CTA Banner
- • Gradient background
- • Two CTA buttons
User Stories Fulfilled
- • US-G009
States & Variations
| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Default | All stories, featured first |
| Filtered by type | Shows only selected type |
| Empty | No stories match filter |
| Loading | Initial SSR load |
Mobile Considerations
- • Stats grid: 2x2 layout
- • Stories grid: single column
- • Full-width filter pills
Error Handling
| Error | Display |
|---|---|
| No stories | Empty state with "View All Stories" button |
| API error | Shows empty state |
Analytics Events
| Event | Trigger | Data |
|---|---|---|
page_view | Page load | - |
filter_change | Type filter clicked | type |
story_click | Story card clicked | story_id |
cta_click | CTA button clicked | button_type |
Planned API Calls
| Endpoint | When | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
GET /api/stories?limit=50 | Page load (SSR) | All stories |
Notes
- • Data from success_stories D1 table
- • Filter by story type (student, teacher, creator)
- • Impact stats are currently hardcoded
- • "Read Full Story" doesn't navigate yet (needs story detail page)
- • Featured stories shown first when viewing all
- • SSR data fetching with client-side filtering
Features
Hero Section
- ✓ Title: "Real Stories, Real Success" [US-G009]
- ✓ Subtitle describing platform impact [US-G009]
Impact Stats
- ✓ Students Taught (5,200+) [US-G009] Hardcoded
- ✓ Paid to Teachers ($890K+) [US-G009] Hardcoded
- ✓ Completion Rate (78%) [US-G009] Hardcoded
- ✓ Countries (42) [US-G009] Hardcoded
Type Filter
- ✓ "All Stories" filter (default) [US-G009]
- ✓ "Students" filter [US-G009]
- ✓ "Student-Teachers" filter [US-G009]
- ✓ "Creators" filter [US-G009]
Stories Display
- ✓ Featured stories section (when showing all) [US-G009]
- ✓ Stories grid (responsive 3 → 2 → 1 columns) [US-G009]
- ✓ Story cards with photo/initials, headline, name, location [US-G009]
- ✓ Type badges (Student/Student-Teacher/Creator) [US-G009]
- ✓ Featured badge [US-G009]
- ✓ Short quote preview [US-G009]
- ✓ Stats tags (if available) [US-G009]
- ○ "Read Full Story →" link [US-G009] Placeholder, no navigation
Empty State
- ✓ "No stories found" message [US-G009]
- ✓ "View All Stories" button (resets filter) [US-G009]
Results Count
- ✓ "Showing X of Y stories" [US-G009]
CTA Section
- ✓ "Write Your Own Success Story" heading [US-G009]
- ✓ "Start Learning" button → /courses [US-G009]
- ✓ "Start Teaching" button → /become-a-teacher [US-G009]
Interactive Elements
Buttons: 5/6 active
Links: 2/2 active
Buttons
| Element | Component | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| "All Stories" filter | StoriesBrowse | Sets type filter to 'all' | active |
| "Students" filter | StoriesBrowse | Sets type filter to 'student' | active |
| "Student-Teachers" filter | StoriesBrowse | Sets type filter to 'teacher' | active |
| "Creators" filter | StoriesBrowse | Sets type filter to 'creator' | active |
| "View All Stories" (empty state) | StoriesBrowse | Resets filter to 'all' | active |
| "Read Full Story →" | StoryCard | Placeholder - no action | placeholder |
Links
CTA Section
| Element | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| "Start Learning" | /courses | active |
| "Start Teaching" | /become-a-teacher | active |
Target Pages Status
| Target | Page Code | Status |
|---|---|---|
/courses | CBRO | Implemented |
/become-a-teacher | BTCH | PageSpecView |
Verification Notes
Verified: 2026-01-07 Consolidated: 2026-01-08
Verified Components
- ✓
src/components/stories/StoriesBrowse.tsx - ✓
src/components/stories/StoryCard.tsx - ✓
src/pages/stories.astro
Screenshots
- 📷
STOR-2026-01-07-06-42-30.png- Success stories page with empty state
Notes
- • Page fully functional for browsing/filtering
- • Currently shows empty state (no stories in D1 database)
- • "Read Full Story" button doesn't navigate (needs detail page)
- • Impact stats are hardcoded (not from database)
- • Client-side filtering after SSR data load
Test Coverage
Component ✓
Page ○
SSR ✓
API 0/0
✓ Ready
Script:
scripts/page-tests/test-STOR.sh Page Test:
tests/pages/stories.test.tsx ○ Component Test:
tests/components/stories/StoriesBrowse.test.tsx ✓ SSR Loader Test:
tests/ssr/static.test.ts → fetchStoriesData() ✓ Discrepancies (Spec vs Implementation)
As of 2026-01-08
Planned but Not Implemented
| Feature | Original Spec | Status | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story detail page/modal | Full story view when clicking "Read Full Story" | Not implemented | Medium |
| Analytics events | 4 events (page_view, filter_change, story_click, cta_click) | Not implemented | Low |
Implemented Differently
| Feature | Original Spec | Reality | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact stats | Dynamic from database | Hardcoded values | Acceptable for now - would need aggregation queries |
| Component name | StoriesPage.tsx | StoriesBrowse.tsx | Naming convention aligned with other browse pages |
Real Stories, Real Success
Discover how students, teachers, and creators are transforming their lives with Peerloop.
5,200+
Students Taught
$890K+
Paid to Teachers
78%
Completion Rate
42
Countries
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