Added users_messages schema with correct field naming (senderId, recipientId)
Implemented message count and recent message fetch via storage.GetMessageCount and GetRecentMessages
Fixed field mismatches in SQL queries (recipientId vs recipient_id)
Displayed unread message badge in topbar with truncation for body preview
Linked messages in dropdown to full view (/account/messages/read?id=...)
Added fallback handling for unauthorized/invalid message access
Cleaned up BuildTemplateData to support full message context
Ensured CSRF/session/user context remains intact throughout
Implemented message retrieval and read logic in storage layer
Added handlers for inbox and individual message view
Integrated messages into topbar dropdown with unread badge
Added truncate helper to template functions
Created new templates: messages/index.html and messages/read.html
Fixed missing template function error in topbar rendering
