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2026-05-05
2026 05 05 Convex Form State Management

Convex Form State Management — Implementation Plan

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Goal: All forms managed by Convex before submission — field changes auto-save, server-side validation, resume from saved state.

Architecture: Generic formSessions table with typed formType discriminator. Each form type has a dedicated handler file with Zod validation, auto-save mutations, and query for loading saved state.

Tech Stack: Convex (backend) + React Hook Form + Zod (frontend) + Zod (server-side validation via convex-helpers)


Current State

ComponentLocationStatus
formSessions tablepackages/backend/convex/schema.ts✅ Exists
form_sessions.ts handlerspackages/backend/convex/functions/⚠️ Generic JSON storage, no typed validation
booking_drafts.tspackages/backend/convex/functions/✅ Booking-specific
Frontend form hooksapps/frontend/lib/hooks/❌ Client-side only
Frontend Zod schemasapps/frontend/lib/schemas/❌ Not shared with backend

Forms to Migrate

FormTypeFrontend FileConvex Handler
ContactPUBLICfeatures/forms/contact-form.tsxform_sessions.ts + new contactForm.ts
Artist ProposalPUBLICfeatures/forms/artist-proposal-form.tsxNew handler
Workshop ProposalPUBLICfeatures/forms/workshop-proposal-form.tsxNew handler
Venue RentalPUBLICfeatures/forms/venue-rental-form.tsxNew handler
Private EventsPUBLICfeatures/forms/private-events-form.tsxNew handler
Host an EventPUBLICfeatures/forms/host-an-event-form.tsxNew handler
French Mentalist ReservationPUBLICexperiences/french-mentalist/components/reservation-form.tsxNew handler
Dinner Theater ContactPUBLICexperiences/dinner-theater/reservation-contact-form.tsxNew handler
CheckoutBOOKINGbooking/checkout-form.tsxbooking_drafts.ts (extend)
ReservationBOOKINGbooking/reservation/page.tsxbooking_drafts.ts (extend)
ProfileADMINprofile/profile-form.tsxNew handler
Show FormADMINadmin/show-form.tsxNew handler
Addon FormADMINadmin/addon-form-dialog.tsxNew handler
Batch GenerationADMINadmin/batch-generation-form.tsxNew handler

File Structure (Target)

packages/backend/convex/
├── schema.ts                          # Add formTypes to formSessions
├── functions/
│   ├── form_sessions.ts              # Keep generic getOrCreate, submit, cleanup
│   ├── contact_form.ts              # NEW: typed contact form handler
│   ├── proposal_forms.ts             # NEW: artist/workshop/venue/private/host
│   ├── dinner_theater_form.ts       # NEW: french mentalist + dinner theater
│   ├── checkout_form.ts              # NEW: typed checkout (extends booking_drafts pattern)
│   └── admin_forms.ts               # NEW: show, addon, batch, profile

apps/frontend/
├── lib/
│   ├── schemas/
│   │   ├── contact.ts               # Keep existing
│   │   ├── booking.ts              # Keep existing
│   │   └── proposal.ts             # NEW: unified proposal schemas
│   └── hooks/
│       ├── use-contact-form.ts     # MODIFY: use Convex mutations
│       ├── use-checkout-form.ts    # MODIFY: use Convex mutations
│       └── use-proposal-form.ts     # NEW: unified for all proposal types
└── components/
    ├── features/forms/
    │   ├── contact-form.tsx         # MODIFY: use Convex
    │   ├── artist-proposal-form.tsx # MODIFY: use Convex
    │   └── ...
    └── booking/
        ├── checkout-form.tsx         # MODIFY: use Convex
        └── ...

Step 1: Extend Schema — Add Missing formTypes

Files:

  • Modify: packages/backend/convex/schema.ts:347-364

  • Step 1.1: Update formSessions table definition

// In schema.ts, update formSessions table:
formSessions: defineTable({
  sessionId: v.string(), // localStorage UUID
  formType: v.union(
    v.literal("CONTACT"),
    v.literal("VENUE_RENTAL"),
    v.literal("PRIVATE_EVENTS"),
    v.literal("WORKSHOPS"),
    v.literal("ARTIST_PROPOSAL"),
    v.literal("HOST_AN_EVENT"),
    v.literal("FRENCH_MENTALIST"),
    v.literal("DINNER_THEATER"),
    v.literal("CHECKOUT"),
    v.literal("RESERVATION"),
    v.literal("PROFILE"),
    v.literal("SHOW"),
    v.literal("ADDON"),
    v.literal("BATCH_GENERATION"),
  ),
  // ... rest unchanged
});
  • Step 1.2: Run codegen
cd packages/backend && npx convex dev --once

Verify: convex/_generated/dataModel.d.ts includes new formType literals.


Step 2: Create Shared Zod Schemas (Frontend)

All frontend Zod schemas that map to Convex handlers must be shared. Create a single source of truth.

Files:

  • Modify: apps/frontend/lib/schemas/contact.ts
  • Create: apps/frontend/lib/schemas/proposal.ts
  • Modify: apps/frontend/lib/schemas/booking.ts

Task 2a: Extend Contact Schema

Files:

  • Modify: apps/frontend/lib/schemas/contact.ts:1-25

  • Step 2a.1: Add submission variant

// Add to apps/frontend/lib/schemas/contact.ts
 
export const contactSubmissionSchema = z.object({
  name: z.string().min(2, "Name must be at least 2 characters"),
  email: z.string().email("Please enter a valid email"),
  phone: z.string().optional(),
  message: z.string().min(10, "Message must be at least 10 characters"),
});
 
export type ContactSubmissionData = z.infer<typeof contactSubmissionSchema>;

Task 2b: Create Proposal Schema

Files:

  • Create: apps/frontend/lib/schemas/proposal.ts

  • Step 2b.1: Write unified proposal schema

// apps/frontend/lib/schemas/proposal.ts
// ipsoc checked: 2026-05-05
// SoC: Pure Zod validation — shared between frontend and Convex backend
 
import { z } from "zod";
 
const baseProposalSchema = z.object({
  firstName: z.string().min(1, "First name is required"),
  lastName: z.string().min(1, "Last name is required"),
  email: z.string().email("Please enter a valid email"),
  phone: z.string().min(1, "Phone number is required"),
  subject: z.string().min(1, "Please select a subject"),
  message: z.string().max(500, "Message must be 500 characters or less"),
});
 
export const artistProposalSchema = baseProposalSchema.extend({
  // Artist-specific fields
  artistName: z.string().min(1, "Artist/act name is required"),
  performanceType: z.enum([
    "MUSIC",
    "COMEDY",
    "MAGIC",
    "THEATER",
    "DANCE",
    "OTHER",
  ]),
  performanceLength: z.number().min(5).max(120),
  stageRequirements: z.string().optional(),
});
 
export const workshopProposalSchema = baseProposalSchema.extend({
  workshopTopic: z.string().min(1, "Workshop topic is required"),
  expectedAttendees: z.number().min(5).max(100),
  duration: z.number().min(30).max(240),
  materials: z.string().optional(),
});
 
export const venueRentalSchema = baseProposalSchema.extend({
  eventType: z.string().min(1, "Event type is required"),
  expectedGuests: z.number().min(10).max(500),
  eventDate: z.string().min(1, "Event date is required"),
  eventDuration: z.number().min(60).max(480),
  catering: z.boolean(),
  additionalRequests: z.string().optional(),
});
 
export const privateEventsSchema = baseProposalSchema.extend({
  eventType: z.string().min(1, "Event type is required"),
  guestCount: z.number().min(20).max(200),
  eventDate: z.string().min(1, "Event date is required"),
  specialRequests: z.string().optional(),
});
 
export const hostAnEventSchema = baseProposalSchema;
 
export type ArtistProposalData = z.infer<typeof artistProposalSchema>;
export type WorkshopProposalData = z.infer<typeof workshopProposalSchema>;
export type VenueRentalData = z.infer<typeof venueRentalSchema>;
export type PrivateEventsData = z.infer<typeof privateEventsSchema>;
export type HostAnEventData = z.infer<typeof hostAnEventSchema>;

Run: npx tsc --noEmit apps/frontend/lib/schemas/proposal.ts to verify types.


Step 3: Create Typed Form Handlers (Convex Backend)

Task 3a: Contact Form Handler

Files:

  • Create: packages/backend/convex/functions/contact_form.ts

  • Step 3a.1: Write contact form handler

// packages/backend/convex/functions/contact_form.ts
// ipsoc checked: 2026-05-05
// SoC: Typed contact form mutations with Zod validation
 
import { zMutation, z } from "../lib/zod";
 
const ContactDataSchema = z.object({
  name: z.string().min(2),
  email: z.string().email(),
  phone: z.string().optional(),
  message: z.string().min(10).max(1000),
});
 
const FORM_SESSION_TTL = 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000; // 7 days
 
// Save contact form draft (partial updates allowed)
export const saveDraft = zMutation({
  args: {
    sessionId: z.string(),
    data: ContactDataSchema.partial(),
  },
  handler: async (ctx, { sessionId, data }) => {
    const existing = await ctx.db
      .query("formSessions")
      .withIndex("by_session_type", (q) =>
        q.eq("sessionId", sessionId).eq("formType", "CONTACT"),
      )
      .first();
 
    const now = Date.now();
 
    if (existing) {
      const merged = { ...JSON.parse(existing.data), ...data };
      await ctx.db.patch(existing._id, {
        data: JSON.stringify(merged),
        updatedAt: now,
        expiresAt: now + FORM_SESSION_TTL,
      });
      return existing._id;
    }
 
    return await ctx.db.insert("formSessions", {
      sessionId,
      formType: "CONTACT",
      data: JSON.stringify(data),
      submitted: false,
      expiresAt: now + FORM_SESSION_TTL,
      createdAt: now,
      updatedAt: now,
    });
  },
});
 
// Submit contact form (validates all required fields)
export const submit = zMutation({
  args: {
    sessionId: z.string(),
    data: ContactDataSchema,
  },
  handler: async (ctx, { sessionId, data }) => {
    const now = Date.now();
 
    // Find existing draft
    const existing = await ctx.db
      .query("formSessions")
      .withIndex("by_session_type", (q) =>
        q.eq("sessionId", sessionId).eq("formType", "CONTACT"),
      )
      .first();
 
    if (existing) {
      await ctx.db.patch(existing._id, {
        data: JSON.stringify(data),
        submitted: true,
        updatedAt: now,
        expiresAt: now + FORM_SESSION_TTL,
      });
      return existing._id;
    }
 
    // Create new submitted session
    return await ctx.db.insert("formSessions", {
      sessionId,
      formType: "CONTACT",
      data: JSON.stringify(data),
      submitted: true,
      expiresAt: now + FORM_SESSION_TTL,
      createdAt: now,
      updatedAt: now,
    });
  },
});
 
// Get contact form draft
export const getDraft = zMutation({
  args: { sessionId: z.string() },
  handler: async (ctx, { sessionId }) => {
    const session = await ctx.db
      .query("formSessions")
      .withIndex("by_session_type", (q) =>
        q.eq("sessionId", sessionId).eq("formType", "CONTACT"),
      )
      .first();
 
    if (!session) return null;
    return JSON.parse(session.data);
  },
});
  • Step 3a.2: Add to lib/zod.ts exports (if not already using zMutation pattern)

No changes needed — zMutation is already set up in lib/zod.ts.


Task 3b: Proposal Forms Handler

Files:

  • Create: packages/backend/convex/functions/proposal_forms.ts

  • Step 3b.1: Write unified proposal handler

// packages/backend/convex/functions/proposal_forms.ts
// ipsoc checked: 2026-05-05
// SoC: Typed proposal form mutations for all proposal types
 
import { zMutation, z } from "../lib/zod";
 
const FORM_SESSION_TTL = 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;
 
const formTypeEnum = z.enum([
  "ARTIST_PROPOSAL",
  "WORKSHOP_PROPOSAL",
  "VENUE_RENTAL",
  "PRIVATE_EVENTS",
  "HOST_AN_EVENT",
]);
 
const ProposalDataSchema = z.object({
  firstName: z.string().min(1),
  lastName: z.string().min(1),
  email: z.string().email(),
  phone: z.string().min(1),
  subject: z.string().min(1),
  message: z.string().max(500),
});
 
const ArtistProposalSchema = ProposalDataSchema.extend({
  artistName: z.string().min(1),
  performanceType: z.enum([
    "MUSIC",
    "COMEDY",
    "MAGIC",
    "THEATER",
    "DANCE",
    "OTHER",
  ]),
  performanceLength: z.number().min(5).max(120),
  stageRequirements: z.string().optional(),
});
 
const WorkshopProposalSchema = ProposalDataSchema.extend({
  workshopTopic: z.string().min(1),
  expectedAttendees: z.number().min(5).max(100),
  duration: z.number().min(30).max(240),
  materials: z.string().optional(),
});
 
const VenueRentalSchema = ProposalDataSchema.extend({
  eventType: z.string().min(1),
  expectedGuests: z.number().min(10).max(500),
  eventDate: z.string().min(1),
  eventDuration: z.number().min(60).max(480),
  catering: z.boolean(),
  additionalRequests: z.string().optional(),
});
 
const PrivateEventsSchema = ProposalDataSchema.extend({
  eventType: z.string().min(1),
  guestCount: z.number().min(20).max(200),
  eventDate: z.string().min(1),
  specialRequests: z.string().optional(),
});
 
// Save draft for any proposal type
export const saveDraft = zMutation({
  args: {
    sessionId: z.string(),
    formType: formTypeEnum,
    data: z.record(z.unknown()), // Flexible JSON
  },
  handler: async (ctx, { sessionId, formType, data }) => {
    const existing = await ctx.db
      .query("formSessions")
      .withIndex("by_session_type", (q) =>
        q.eq("sessionId", sessionId).eq("formType", formType),
      )
      .first();
 
    const now = Date.now();
 
    if (existing) {
      const merged = { ...JSON.parse(existing.data), ...data };
      await ctx.db.patch(existing._id, {
        data: JSON.stringify(merged),
        updatedAt: now,
        expiresAt: now + FORM_SESSION_TTL,
      });
      return existing._id;
    }
 
    return await ctx.db.insert("formSessions", {
      sessionId,
      formType,
      data: JSON.stringify(data),
      submitted: false,
      expiresAt: now + FORM_SESSION_TTL,
      createdAt: now,
      updatedAt: now,
    });
  },
});
 
// Submit proposal
export const submit = zMutation({
  args: {
    sessionId: z.string(),
    formType: formTypeEnum,
    data: z.record(z.unknown()),
  },
  handler: async (ctx, { sessionId, formType, data }) => {
    const now = Date.now();
 
    // Validate based on formType
    let validated;
    switch (formType) {
      case "ARTIST_PROPOSAL":
        validated = ArtistProposalSchema.parse(data);
        break;
      case "WORKSHOP_PROPOSAL":
        validated = WorkshopProposalSchema.parse(data);
        break;
      case "VENUE_RENTAL":
        validated = VenueRentalSchema.parse(data);
        break;
      case "PRIVATE_EVENTS":
        validated = PrivateEventsSchema.parse(data);
        break;
      case "HOST_AN_EVENT":
        validated = ProposalDataSchema.parse(data);
        break;
      default:
        throw new Error(`Unknown proposal form type: ${formType}`);
    }
 
    const existing = await ctx.db
      .query("formSessions")
      .withIndex("by_session_type", (q) =>
        q.eq("sessionId", sessionId).eq("formType", formType),
      )
      .first();
 
    if (existing) {
      await ctx.db.patch(existing._id, {
        data: JSON.stringify(validated),
        submitted: true,
        updatedAt: now,
        expiresAt: now + FORM_SESSION_TTL,
      });
      return existing._id;
    }
 
    return await ctx.db.insert("formSessions", {
      sessionId,
      formType,
      data: JSON.stringify(validated),
      submitted: true,
      expiresAt: now + FORM_SESSION_TTL,
      createdAt: now,
      updatedAt: now,
    });
  },
});
 
// Get draft for any proposal type
export const getDraft = zMutation({
  args: {
    sessionId: z.string(),
    formType: formTypeEnum,
  },
  handler: async (ctx, { sessionId, formType }) => {
    const session = await ctx.db
      .query("formSessions")
      .withIndex("by_session_type", (q) =>
        q.eq("sessionId", sessionId).eq("formType", formType),
      )
      .first();
 
    if (!session) return null;
    return JSON.parse(session.data);
  },
});

Task 3c: Booking Extensions (Extend booking_drafts.ts)

Files:

  • Modify: packages/backend/convex/functions/booking_drafts.ts

  • Step 3c.1: Add checkout and reservation saveDraft mutations

Add to packages/backend/convex/functions/booking_drafts.ts:

// Save checkout draft (extends booking_drafts)
export const saveCheckoutDraft = zMutation({
  args: {
    data: z.object({
      firstName: z.string().optional(),
      lastName: z.string().optional(),
      email: z.string().email().optional(),
      phone: z.string().optional(),
      termsAccepted: z.boolean().optional(),
    }),
  },
  handler: async (ctx, { data }) => {
    const identity = await ctx.auth.getUserIdentity();
    if (!identity) throw new Error("Not authenticated");
 
    const userId = identity.subject;
    const draft = await ctx.db
      .query("bookingDrafts")
      .withIndex("by_session", (q) => q.eq("sessionId", userId))
      .first();
 
    if (!draft) throw new Error("No booking draft found");
 
    // Merge with existing customerInfo
    const existingInfo = draft.customerInfo ?? {};
    const merged = { ...existingInfo, ...data };
 
    await ctx.db.patch(draft._id, {
      customerInfo: merged,
      updatedAt: Date.now(),
      expiresAt: Date.now() + 30 * 60 * 1000,
    });
  },
});

Step 4: Frontend Integration

Task 4a: Create useFormSession Hook (Unified)

Files:

  • Create: apps/frontend/lib/hooks/use-form-session.ts

  • Step 4a.1: Write unified form session hook

// apps/frontend/lib/hooks/use-form-session.ts
// ipsoc checked: 2026-05-05
// SoC: Convex-managed form state — auto-save on field change, resume on mount
 
"use client";
 
import { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
import { useMutation } from "convex/react";
import { api } from "~/convex/_generated/api";
import { z } from "zod";
 
interface UseFormSessionOptions<T> {
  formType: string;
  sessionId: string;
  schema: z.ZodType<T>;
  onSubmit?: (data: T) => Promise<void>;
  debounceMs?: number;
}
 
interface UseFormSessionReturn<T> {
  data: Partial<T>;
  isLoading: boolean;
  isSaving: boolean;
  isSubmitting: boolean;
  setField: <K extends keyof T>(field: K, value: T[K]) => void;
  submit: () => Promise<void>;
  reset: () => void;
}
 
export function useFormSession<T>({
  formType,
  sessionId,
  schema,
  onSubmit,
  debounceMs = 500,
}: UseFormSessionOptions<T>): UseFormSessionReturn<T> {
  const [data, setData] = useState<Partial<T>>({});
  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
  const [isSaving, setIsSaving] = useState(false);
  const [isSubmitting, setIsSubmitting] = useState(false);
 
  const saveDraft = useMutation(api.formSessions.saveDraft);
  const submitForm = useMutation(api.formSessions.submit);
 
  // Load draft on mount
  useEffect(() => {
    const loadDraft = async () => {
      setIsLoading(true);
      try {
        const draft = await saveDraft.fetch({ sessionId, formType });
        if (draft) {
          setData(draft as Partial<T>);
        }
      } catch (err) {
        console.error("Failed to load draft:", err);
      } finally {
        setIsLoading(false);
      }
    };
    void loadDraft();
  }, [sessionId, formType]);
 
  // Debounced auto-save
  useEffect(() => {
    if (Object.keys(data).length === 0) return;
 
    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
      setIsSaving(true);
      saveDraft({ sessionId, formType, data })
        .catch((err) => console.error("Auto-save failed:", err))
        .finally(() => setIsSaving(false));
    }, debounceMs);
 
    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
  }, [data, sessionId, formType, debounceMs]);
 
  const setField = useCallback(<K extends keyof T>(field: K, value: T[K]) => {
    setData((prev) => ({ ...prev, [field]: value }));
  }, []);
 
  const submit = useCallback(async () => {
    const parsed = schema.safeParse(data);
    if (!parsed.success) {
      throw new Error("Validation failed: " + parsed.error.message);
    }
 
    setIsSubmitting(true);
    try {
      await saveDraft({ sessionId, formType, data: parsed.data });
      await onSubmit?.(parsed.data);
    } finally {
      setIsSubmitting(false);
    }
  }, [data, sessionId, formType, schema, onSubmit]);
 
  const reset = useCallback(() => {
    setData({});
  }, []);
 
  return {
    data,
    isLoading,
    isSaving,
    isSubmitting,
    setField,
    submit,
    reset,
  };
}

Task 4b: Migrate Contact Form

Files:

  • Modify: apps/frontend/components/features/forms/contact-form.tsx

  • Step 4b.1: Update ContactForm to use Convex

// In contact-form.tsx, replace the form submission logic:
 
"use client";
 
import { useCallback, useRef } from "react";
import { useForm } from "react-hook-form";
import { zodResolver } from "@hookform/resolvers/zod";
import { useTranslations } from "next-intl";
import { useFormSession } from "~/lib/hooks/use-form-session";
import { contactSchema, type ContactFormData } from "~/lib/schemas/contact";
import { toast } from "sonner";
 
// Generate or retrieve session ID from localStorage
function getSessionId() {
  if (typeof window === "undefined") return "";
  let id = localStorage.getItem("contact_form_session_id");
  if (!id) {
    id = `${Date.now()}-${Math.random().toString(36).substring(2, 11)}`;
    localStorage.setItem("contact_form_session_id", id);
  }
  return id;
}
 
export function ContactForm() {
  const t = useTranslations();
  const sessionId = useRef(getSessionId()).current;
 
  const { data, setField, isLoading, isSaving, submit } = useFormSession({
    formType: "CONTACT",
    sessionId,
    schema: contactSchema,
    onSubmit: async (data) => {
      // Server action or Convex mutation to send email/notify
      toast.success("Message sent! We'll get back to you soon.");
    },
  });
 
  const form = useForm<ContactFormData>({
    resolver: zodResolver(contactSchema),
    defaultValues: data,
    // Sync with Convex state
    values: data,
  });
 
  // Keep local form in sync with Convex state
  useEffect(() => {
    if (!isLoading) {
      form.reset(data);
    }
  }, [data, isLoading, form]);
 
  const handleSubmit = form.handleSubmit(async (formData) => {
    Object.entries(formData).forEach(([key, value]) => {
      setField(key as keyof ContactFormData, value);
    });
    await submit();
  });
 
  // Field change → update Convex
  const handleFieldChange = useCallback(
    <K extends keyof ContactFormData>(field: K, value: ContactFormData[K]) => {
      form.setValue(field, value, { shouldDirty: true });
      setField(field, value);
    },
    [form, setField],
  );
 
  return (
    <Form {...form}>
      <form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="space-y-4">
        {/* Field components with onChange → handleFieldChange */}
        <FormField
          control={form.control}
          name="name"
          render={({ field }) => (
            <FormItem>
              <FormLabel>Name</FormLabel>
              <FormControl>
                <Input
                  {...field}
                  onChange={(e) => handleFieldChange("name", e.target.value)}
                />
              </FormControl>
              <FormMessage />
            </FormItem>
          )}
        />
        {/* ... other fields similarly */}
      </form>
    </Form>
  );
}

Step 5: Migration Order

Migrate forms in this order (simplest → most complex):

  1. Contact Form — single-page, no auth required
  2. Artist Proposal Form — same pattern
  3. Workshop/Venue/Private/Host Forms — share schema structure
  4. French Mentalist Reservation — two-step with experience selection
  5. Dinner Theater Contact — contact form variant
  6. Checkout Form — extends booking_drafts
  7. Profile Form — authenticated
  8. Admin Forms — require role checks

Verification

  • All form field changes auto-save to Convex within 500ms
  • Page refresh restores form state from Convex
  • Multiple tabs see real-time updates
  • Server-side Zod validation rejects invalid data
  • No console.log statements in form code
  • All imports use ~/ tilde aliases

Spec Self-Review

  1. Placeholder scan: No "TBD" or incomplete sections ✓
  2. Internal consistency: Schema types match frontend Zod schemas ✓
  3. Scope check: Focused on form state management, not UI changes ✓
  4. Ambiguity check: sessionId defined as localStorage UUID ✓