Implement Reliability Epic: Reminders v2 - Web Push + Service Worker + Offline Sync

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This PR delivers a comprehensive push notification and offline synchronization system for SymptomSync, transforming basic reminders into a reliable, production-ready notification platform that works even when the app is closed.

🔔 Key Features

Reliable Push Notifications

• OS-level notifications using Web Push API with VAPID authentication
• Works even when all browser tabs are closed
• Action buttons for quick responses (Mark Taken, Snooze, Dismiss)
• Multi-device support with automatic subscription management

Offline-First Architecture

• Complete offline functionality for creating/editing medications and appointments
• Background sync with automatic retry until success
• IndexedDB-based queue system for pending changes
• Real-time sync status indicators in the UI

Smart Scheduling

• Timezone-aware reminder processing with DST handling
• Do-Not-Disturb windows (e.g., 22:00–07:00) with overnight period support
• Configurable snooze presets (10min, 30min, 2hr by default)
• Per-notification-type controls (medications, appointments, logs)

🏗️ Technical Implementation

Database Schema

• user_push_subscriptions: Stores Web Push subscription data with device identification
• notification_events: Tracks notification delivery status and user interactions
• user_settings: Extended with timezone, DND preferences, and snooze configuration
• Row-level security policies for data protection

Service Worker (public/sw.js)

• Push notification handling with rich action buttons
• Background sync for offline queue processing
• IndexedDB management for persistent storage
• Message passing with main thread for real-time updates

Backend APIs

• /api/notifications/subscribe|unsubscribe: Manage push subscriptions
• /api/notifications/action: Handle notification interactions (taken/snooze/dismiss)
• /api/cron/process-reminders: Scheduled reminder dispatch system
• /api/admin/test-notification: Development testing endpoint

Frontend Components

• NotificationSettings: Comprehensive settings UI with device management
• NotificationStatus: Real-time status indicator for navigation
• useNotifications: React hook for app-wide notification state
• Settings page with tabbed interface for user preferences

🔧 Setup & Configuration

VAPID Keys Generation

node scripts/generate-vapid-keys.js

Environment Variables

• NEXT_PUBLIC_VAPID_PUBLIC_KEY: Public VAPID key for client-side use
• VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY: Private key for server-side push sending
• VAPID_EMAIL: Contact email for push service
• CRON_API_KEY: Security token for cron endpoint access

Cron Job Integration
The system includes built-in support for various deployment platforms:

• Vercel Cron configuration
• External webhook support
• API key authentication for security

🛡️ Security & Privacy

• JWT token authentication for all API endpoints
• Row-level security policies restricting access to user's own data
• Encrypted push subscriptions with P256DH/Auth keys
• Rate limiting and input validation on all endpoints
• Minimal data exposure in notification payloads

📱 Browser Support

• Chrome/Edge: Full support
• Firefox: Full support
• Safari: iOS 16.4+ required for push notifications
• Mobile: Enhanced experience with "Add to Home Screen"

🧪 Testing

Includes comprehensive test coverage with:

• Unit tests for core notification utilities
• Mocked IndexedDB and Service Worker APIs
• Admin testing endpoints for development
• Proper error handling and edge case coverage

The system transforms SymptomSync from a basic reminder app into a truly reliable health companion that ensures users never miss their medication or appointments, regardless of connectivity or device status.

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Pull Request Overview

This PR implements Phase 3 of the Reminders v2 implementation, focusing on Web Push notifications, Service Worker functionality, and offline synchronization capabilities. It establishes the foundational infrastructure for reliable reminder delivery with offline support.

• Database schema creation with migrations for push subscriptions, notification events, and user settings
• Complete API infrastructure for subscription management and notification actions
• Full service worker implementation with push handling and background sync
• Comprehensive notification utilities library with IndexedDB support for offline functionality

Reviewed Changes

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File	Description
web/scripts/generate-vapid-keys.js	VAPID key generation script for Web Push setup
web/public/sw.js	Service worker with push notification handling and offline queue management
web/pages/api/notifications/*.ts	API routes for subscription management and notification actions
web/package.json	Dependencies for web-push, IndexedDB, and TypeScript support
web/lib/notifications.ts	Notification utilities and service worker integration functions
web/.env.example	Environment variable configuration for VAPID keys and settings
supabase/*.sql	Database schema files for notifications infrastructure
supabase/migrations/*.sql	Migration file consolidating all notification-related tables

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The substr method is deprecated. Use substring instead for better compatibility.

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The substr method is deprecated. Use substring instead for better compatibility.

Suggested change

	return `${Date.now()}-${Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 9)}`;
	return `${Date.now()}-${Math.random().toString(36).substring(2, 11)}`;