Chapter-level notes
Context
Problem: Sometimes users want to write notes about an entire chapter — summaries, outlines, or reflections that aren't tied to a specific verse.
Solution: Chapter-level notes that attach to a chapter as a whole (verse = NULL in the database). Same editor and storage system as verse-level notes.
Not included: Book-level notes or free-form notes unattached to any location.
Functional
Users can create notes about an entire chapter, not just individual verses.
User flow:
- User opens the note editor targeting a chapter (via notes list or chapter header)
- Writes a chapter-level note
- Note is saved with
type = 'chapter'andverse = NULL - Appears in the notes list with a chapter reference (e.g., "Genesis 1")
Edge cases:
- Same 5-note limit for free tier applies (verse + chapter notes counted together)
- Chapter notes don't show an indicator in the reader (no specific verse to underline)
UX & Design
Same editor as verse notes — the NoteEditor component handles both types.
Technical
DB: Same user_notes table with type = 'chapter' and verse = NULL.
API: Same endpoints — the type field distinguishes chapter from verse notes.
Store: chapterNotes[] array in notes store, merged with verseNotes[] via allNotes derived.
Files: Same as verse-level notes — no separate components.
Status
Current: DONE Milestone: v1 Priority: Medium — complementary to verse notes
Dependencies:
- Requires: notes system (DONE)
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