# PsyGrow API - Model Improvements
Changes Implemented
1. Enumerations for Fixed Values
Created constants for fixed values to avoid using strings directly:
RepasseModel: RepasseModelClinicPays, RepasseModelProfessionalPays
RepasseType: RepasseTypePercent, RepasseTypeFixed
AppointmentStatus: AppointmentStatusScheduled, AppointmentStatusDone, etc.
PaymentMethod: PaymentMethodPix, PaymentMethodCash, etc.
RepasseStatus: RepasseStatusPending, RepasseStatusPaid, etc.
2. Improved Data Validation
Added validation using the go-playground/validator library:
- String length validations for fields like
Name, ServiceTitle
- Validation for
RepasseValue based on RepasseType (percentages between 0-100%)
- Required field validations
- Custom validation functions for complex validations
3. Database Indices
Added indices for frequently queried fields:
UserID, CostCenterID, PatientID, Status, etc.
4. Explicit Entity Relationships
Improved entity relationships with explicit references:
CostCenterID uuid.UUID `gorm:"type:uuid;not null;index" validate:"required"`
CostCenter CostCenter `gorm:"foreignKey:CostCenterID"`
5. Monetary Values
Replaced float64 with int64 for monetary values:
- Values are stored as cents (e.g., $10.50 = 1050)
- Percentages are stored as basis points (e.g., 10.50% = 1050)
6. Descriptive Boolean Field Names
Made boolean field names more descriptive:
Active → IsActive
ClinicReceives → DoesClinicReceive
7. Improved Documentation
Added detailed documentation comments to structs and fields.
8. Transaction Support Framework
Created a transaction helper framework to support transactions for related operations.
Next Steps
To fully implement these changes, the following additional steps are needed:
1. Update DTOs
Update the DTOs to match the model changes:
- Change
float64 to int64 for monetary values
- Update field names to match the model changes
- Add validation tags to DTOs
2. Update Handlers
Update the handlers to use the new model features:
- Use constants instead of string literals
- Validate models before saving
- Use the transaction helper for operations involving multiple tables
3. Update Repositories
Update the repositories to support transactions:
- Add transaction-aware methods to repository interfaces
- Implement these methods in repository implementations
4. Update Migrations
Update database migrations to reflect the model changes:
- Add indices for frequently queried fields
- Change column types for monetary values
- Rename boolean fields
5. Testing
Test the changes to ensure they work as expected:
- Unit tests for validation logic
- Integration tests for database operations
- End-to-end tests for API endpoints