Development Plan for Widget UI Design Implementation

## Introduction

This development plan outlines the strategy to transform the Figma design (Widget_List_Page and Single_Widget_Page) into a functional web application. The plan includes a breakdown of sub-tasks, strategies for components, navigation, state management, and data fetching, as well as focuses on UI/UX, performance, testing, timeline, potential blockers, and collaboration needs.

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📌 Notes About The demo part

🚀 Demo

Live Preview: Abyss Widget Demo

This url shows what's possible in a short time, even without full resources. It's a foundation that can be extended and polished further.

⚙️ Tech Stack

• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS
• TanStack Query
• Content Variance Authority (CVA)
• Iconify React
• React Content Loader

⚠️ Some planned tools like Redux, and SCSS were not used due to time constraints.

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✅ Done

• Basic structure for Widget List and Single Widget pages
• Static images for demo purposes
• Some reusable components: Tag, ListItem
• Quick setup showing what's achievable in limited time

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🚧 Not Included

• Global state (Redux)
• SCSS styling
• SVGs not served statically
• Some components not fully reusable or refactored

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📌 Actual Implementation Plan Starts Here

Tech Stack

• Next.js: For server-side rendering and static site generation.
• TypeScript: For type safety and scalable code.
• SCSS: For modular and maintainable styling.
• Tailwind CSS: For utility-first responsive design.
• React Aria: For accessible UI components.
• Redux Toolkit: For state management.
• RTK Query: For data fetching and caching.
• Git: For version control and collaboration.

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Sub-task Breakdown

1. Design Analysis and Asset Extraction

   • Extract colors (e.g., dark theme palette), typography, icons, and card layouts from Figma.
   • Identify responsive breakpoints (mobile, tablet, desktop).
   • Task Owner: UI/UX Designer & Front-end Developer.
   • Estimated Time: 1 days.

2. Project Setup and Configuration

   • Initialize a Next.js project with TypeScript.
   • Configure Tailwind CSS, SCSS, and React Aria.
   • Set up Redux Toolkit and RTK Query.
   • Configure ESLint and Prettier.
   • Task Owner: Front-end Developer.
   • Estimated Time: 1 days.

3. Component Development

   • Build reusable components: Card, Rating, NavigationBar, Sidebar, SearchBar, Button, Chips, Comment Boxes.
   • Ensure accessibility with React Aria (e.g., keyboard navigation, ARIA labels).
   • Task Owner: Front-end Developer.
   • Estimated Time: 3 days.

4. Navigation and Routing

   • Implement dynamic routing for pages (e.g., /widgets, /widgets/[id]).
   • Use Next.js Link for smooth transitions.
   • Task Owner: Front-end Developer.
   • Estimated Time: 1 day.

5. State Management and Data Fetching

   • Use Redux Toolkit for global state (e.g., filters, selected cards).
   • Implement RTK Query to fetch card data (e.g., views, ratings, details) and widget details (e.g., views, user profiles, and comments) from a backend API.
   • Task Owner: Front-end Developer.
   • Estimated Time: 1 days.

6. UI/UX Implementation

   • Ensure responsive design with Tailwind CSS breakpoints.
   • Match design fidelity (e.g., dark theme, card styling).
   • Task Owner: UI/UX Designer & Front-end Developer.
   • Estimated Time: 2 days.

7. Performance Optimization

   • Optimize images with Next.js Image.
   • Implement lazy loading for off-screen cards.
   • Task Owner: Front-end Developer.
   • Estimated Time: 1 days.

8. Testing

   • Write unit tests for components using Jest and React Testing Library.
   • Perform end-to-end tests for navigation and data fetching with Cypress.
   • Conduct accessibility testing with axe-core.
   • Task Owner: QA Engineer & Front-end Developer.
   • Estimated Time: 2 days.

9. Deployment and Review

   • Deploy to Vercel.
   • Gather feedback and iterate.
   • Task Owner: DevOps & Team.
   • Estimated Time: 1 days.

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Strategy for Components, Navigation, State, and Data Fetching

Components

• Adopt an Atomic Design Approach:
  • Atoms: Button, StarRating, Tag.
  • Molecules: ContentCard (combines title, rating, metrics), Comment.
  • Organisms: DetailView (integrates graphic, description, comments).

Navigation

• Implement Next.js dynamic routing for seamless transitions:
  • List view at /widgets.
  • Detailed view at /widgets/[id].
• Create a sticky sidebar with collapsible sections (e.g., Terms, FAQ) and a top navigation bar with Search, Widgets, and Requests tabs.

State

• Use Redux Toolkit slices for modularity:
  • Store filter settings, selected cards, and detailed view data (e.g., comments, ratings).
  • Sync state across list and detailed views (e.g., selecting a card updates the detailed view).

Data Fetching

• RTK Query for Efficient API Integration:
  • Fetch card list data and cache results.
  • Retrieve detailed view data (e.g., example output, comments) on demand.
  • Support interactive updates (e.g., posting comments, rating submissions) with optimistic UI updates.

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UI/UX Focus on Responsiveness and Design Fidelity

Responsiveness

• Use Tailwind CSS breakpoints (e.g., sm:, md:, lg:) to adjust layouts.
  • On mobile, display cards in a single column.
  • On desktop, use a multi-column grid as per the Figma design.

Design Fidelity

• Replicate the dark theme (e.g., #1A1A1A background, white text).
• Match card styling (rounded corners, shadows) and typography (bold headings, subtle captions).
• Ensure consistent icon placement (e.g., star ratings, tags).

Accessibility

• Maintain high contrast ratios (WCAG AA compliant).
• Add React Aria features for keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.

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Performance and Testing Approaches

Performance

• Optimize images using Next.js Image (e.g., for marketing graphics).
• Lazy load off-screen content (e.g., cards below the fold, detailed view comments).
• Use SCSS variables for consistent styling and Tailwind CSS for minimal CSS output.

Testing

• Unit Tests: Validate component rendering (e.g., Card, DetailView) with Jest and React Testing Library.
• Integration Tests: Test Redux state updates and RTK Query data flows.
• E2E Tests: Verify navigation (list to detailed view) and data fetching with Cypress.
• Accessibility: Audit with axe-core and test with screen readers.

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⏳ Estimated Timeline

• Total Duration: 13 days

The implementation timeline reflects a professional development process, balancing speed with maintainable and scalable code quality.

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Let me know if you'd like to highlight specific phases or split the days into subtasks.

Milestones

• Week 1: Design analysis, project setup (5 days).
• Weeks 2-3: Component development, navigation, state, data fetching (12-14 days).
• Week 4: UI/UX polish, performance optimization, testing, deployment, and review (6-7 days).

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Creativity

• Consider adding interactive features such as sortable cards or real-time rating updates to enhance user engagement beyond the static design.

Technical and UX/UI Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

• Using TypeScript for type safety.
• Incorporating React Aria for accessibility.
• Leveraging Next.js for optimized rendering.

UI/UX Proficiency

• Aligning with the Figma design's dark theme and responsive layout.
• Focusing on accessibility and consistency in styling.

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Problem-Solving and Communication

• Potential Blockers:

  • API Integration Delays: Backend data unavailability could stall development.
    • Mitigation: Use mock data and work in parallel with the backend team.
  • Responsive Design Complexity: Ensuring consistent card alignment across devices may require iteration.
    • Mitigation: Test on mobile early and adjust Tailwind breakpoints.
  • Accessibility Compliance: Dynamic content may complicate WCAG compliance.
    • Mitigation: Use React Aria and audit with screen readers.

• Collaboration Needs:

  • Backend Team:
    • API Endpoints:
      • GET /widgets for list view data.
      • GET /widgets/[id] for detailed view data.
    • Schema: { title, rating, views, requests, tags, comments }
    • Authentication: Details for secure API access.
  • Design Team:
    • Finalized color palette (e.g., exact hex codes for dark theme).
    • Icon assets (e.g., cat logo, star ratings, menu dots).
    • Hover states and animations (e.g., card transitions, comment threading).

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