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- Add complete dark mode system with theme context and toggle - Implement dark mode toggle component in navigation menu - Add client-side routing with SSR-safe signal handling - Fix language selector styling for better dark mode compatibility - Add documentation system with mdBook integration - Improve navigation menu with proper external/internal link handling - Add comprehensive project documentation and configuration - Enhance theme system with localStorage persistence - Fix arena panic issues during server-side rendering - Add proper TypeScript configuration and build optimizations 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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User Interface Guide
Welcome to theRustelo User Interface Guide! This comprehensive guide will help you navigate and use all the features of yourRustelo application with confidence.
🎯 Overview
TheRustelo interface is designed to be intuitive, responsive, and accessible across all devices. Whether you're using a desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone, you'll have a consistent and enjoyable experience.
🏠 Homepage & Navigation
Main Navigation Bar
The navigation bar is your primary way to move around the application:
[Logo] [Home] [Dashboard] [Content] [Profile] [Settings] [Logout]
Navigation Elements:
- Home - Return to the main landing page
- Dashboard - Your personal workspace and overview
- Content - Create, view, and manage content
- Profile - Manage your account settings
- Settings - Application preferences
- Logout - Securely sign out of your account
Mobile Navigation
On mobile devices, the navigation transforms into a hamburger menu:
[≡] [Logo] [🔔] [👤]
- ≡ - Opens the full navigation menu
- 🔔 - Notifications (if enabled)
- 👤 - Quick access to profile
📱 Responsive Design
Desktop Experience
- Full sidebar navigation - Always visible for quick access
- Multi-column layouts - Efficient use of screen space
- Keyboard shortcuts - Power user features
- Drag and drop - Intuitive content management
Tablet Experience
- Collapsible sidebar - Maximizes content area
- Touch-friendly buttons - Optimized for touch interaction
- Swipe gestures - Navigate between sections
- Adaptive layouts - Adjusts to orientation changes
Mobile Experience
- Bottom navigation - Easy thumb access
- Swipe navigation - Gesture-based interactions
- Optimized forms - Mobile-first input design
- Offline support - Basic functionality without internet
🎨 Interface Elements
Color Scheme
TheRustelo interface uses a carefully crafted color palette:
- Primary Blue (#3182ce) - Main actions and links
- Secondary Gray (#718096) - Supporting text and borders
- Success Green (#38a169) - Positive feedback and success states
- Warning Orange (#ed8936) - Caution and warning messages
- Error Red (#e53e3e) - Error states and destructive actions
Typography
- Headers - Clear hierarchy with consistent sizing
- Body Text - Readable font with optimal line spacing
- Code - Monospace font for technical content
- Links - Clearly distinguished with hover effects
Buttons & Controls
Primary Actions
[Save Changes] [Create Post] [Send Message]
- Blue background with white text
- Used for main actions on a page
Secondary Actions
[Cancel] [Edit] [View Details]
- Gray border with blue text
- Used for supporting actions
Destructive Actions
[Delete] [Remove] [Clear All]
- Red background or border
- Used for actions that remove or destroy data
🔧 Dashboard Overview
Dashboard Layout
Your dashboard provides an at-a-glance view of your account:
┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┐
│ Quick Stats │ Recent Activity│
├─────────────────┼─────────────────┤
│ Content │ Notifications │
│ Overview │ & Messages │
├─────────────────┼─────────────────┤
│ Quick Actions │ System Status │
└─────────────────┴─────────────────┘
Quick Stats Widget
- Total Content - Number of posts, articles, or items
- Views/Engagement - Traffic and interaction metrics
- Storage Used - File and media storage usage
- Account Status - Current subscription or plan level
Recent Activity
- Latest actions - Recent posts, edits, and interactions
- System updates - Important notifications about the application
- Community activity - Updates from other users (if applicable)
Quick Actions
- Create New - Shortcuts to create content
- Upload Files - Direct access to media upload
- Settings - Quick access to account preferences
- Help - Direct link to support resources
📝 Content Management Interface
Content List View
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [🔍 Search] [📝 New Post] [🔄 Refresh] [⚙️ Settings] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Title │ Status │ Date │ Actions │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Welcome to Rustelo │ Published│ 2024-01-15 │ [Ed][Del]│
│ Getting Started Guide │ Draft │ 2024-01-14 │ [Ed][Del]│
│ Feature Documentation │ Published│ 2024-01-13 │ [Ed][Del]│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Content Editor
The content editor provides a rich writing experience:
Editor Toolbar
[B] [I] [U] [📎] [🔗] [📷] [📊] [💾] [👁️] [📱]
- B - Bold text
- I - Italic text
- U - Underline text
- 📎 - Insert files/attachments
- 🔗 - Insert links
- 📷 - Insert images
- 📊 - Insert tables/charts
- 💾 - Save draft
- 👁️ - Preview
- 📱 - Mobile preview
Editor Features
- Live Preview - See changes as you type
- Auto-save - Automatically saves drafts
- Markdown Support - Rich text formatting
- Spell Check - Built-in spelling and grammar
- Word Count - Track document length
- Version History - Access previous versions
🔐 Authentication Interface
Login Screen
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Welcome Back │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Email: [________________] │
│ Password: [________________] │
│ □ Remember me │
│ │
│ [ Sign In ] │
│ │
│ Forgot password? | Create account │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Registration Screen
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Your Account │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Full Name: [________________] │
│ Email: [________________] │
│ Username: [________________] │
│ Password: [________________] │
│ Confirm: [________________] │
│ │
│ □ I agree to the Terms of Service │
│ │
│ [ Create Account ] │
│ │
│ Already have an account? Sign in │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Password Strength Indicator
Password: [weak____strong]
✗ At least 8 characters
✗ Contains uppercase letter
✓ Contains lowercase letter
✗ Contains number
✗ Contains special character
👤 Profile Management
Profile Overview
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [👤 Avatar] John Doe │
│ john.doe@example.com │
│ Member since: January 2024 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ [Edit Profile] [Change Password] [Privacy Settings] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Profile Editing
Basic Information
- Full Name - Your display name
- Email Address - Account email (used for login)
- Username - Unique identifier
- Bio/Description - About yourself
- Location - Your location (optional)
- Website - Personal or professional website
Profile Picture
- Upload New - Choose from your device
- Remove Current - Delete existing avatar
- Supported Formats - JPG, PNG, GIF (max 2MB)
Privacy Settings
- Profile Visibility - Public, Private, or Friends Only
- Contact Information - Show/hide email and other details
- Activity Status - Show when you're online
- Search Visibility - Allow others to find you in search
📊 Settings & Preferences
Account Settings
Security
- Change Password - Update your login password
- Two-Factor Authentication - Enable/disable 2FA
- Login History - View recent login attempts
- Connected Devices - Manage logged-in devices
Notifications
- Email Notifications - Control email alerts
- Push Notifications - Mobile and desktop notifications
- Frequency - How often to receive updates
- Types - What events trigger notifications
Privacy
- Data Sharing - Control what data is shared
- Cookie Preferences - Manage tracking cookies
- Export Data - Download your account data
- Delete Account - Permanently remove your account
Application Settings
Appearance
- Theme - Light, Dark, or System preference
- Font Size - Adjust text size for readability
- Compact Mode - Reduce spacing for more content
- Animations - Enable/disable interface animations
Language & Region
- Language - Select your preferred language
- Time Zone - Set your local time zone
- Date Format - Choose date display format
- Number Format - Regional number formatting
🔍 Search & Discovery
Search Interface
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [🔍] Search everything... [⚙️] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Recent Searches: │
│ • getting started guide │
│ • user authentication │
│ • content management │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Search Features
- Real-time suggestions - As you type
- Search history - Recent searches saved
- Filters - Refine by date, type, author
- Saved searches - Bookmark frequent searches
- Advanced search - Boolean operators and field-specific search
Search Results
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Results for "getting started" (42 found) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 📄 Getting Started Guide │
│ A comprehensive guide to help you get started with... │
│ By Admin • 2024-01-15 • Documentation │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 📝 First Steps Tutorial │
│ Learn the basics of using the platform with this... │
│ By Support Team • 2024-01-10 • Tutorial │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
📧 Notifications & Messages
Notification Center
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Notifications [Mark All] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 🔔 New comment on your post • 2 min ago │
│ 📝 Your draft was auto-saved • 5 min ago │
│ ⚠️ Storage limit reached • 1 hr ago │
│ 🎉 Welcome to Rustelo! • 1 day ago │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Notification Types
- 🔔 Activity - Comments, likes, shares
- 📝 Content - Auto-saves, publishing status
- ⚠️ System - Warnings, maintenance alerts
- 🎉 Welcome - Onboarding and milestone messages
- 📧 Email - New messages and updates
🛠️ Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation
- Tab - Move between interactive elements
- Enter/Space - Activate buttons and links
- Escape - Close modals and menus
- Arrow Keys - Navigate menus and lists
- Ctrl+/ - Open keyboard shortcuts help
Screen Reader Support
- ARIA Labels - Descriptive labels for all elements
- Semantic HTML - Proper heading hierarchy
- Focus Management - Logical tab order
- Status Announcements - Screen reader notifications
Visual Accessibility
- High Contrast Mode - Enhanced color contrast
- Large Text - Scalable font sizes
- Color Blind Friendly - Distinguishable colors
- Reduced Motion - Minimize animations
📱 Mobile Interface
Mobile Navigation Patterns
Bottom Navigation
[🏠 Home] [📝 Content] [🔍 Search] [👤 Profile]
Swipe Gestures
- Swipe Left - Go back/previous
- Swipe Right - Go forward/next
- Pull Down - Refresh content
- Pull Up - Load more content
Mobile-Specific Features
- Voice Input - Dictate text content
- Camera Integration - Take photos directly
- Offline Mode - Basic functionality without internet
- Share Integration - Share to other apps
🎯 Tips for Better Experience
Productivity Tips
- Use Keyboard Shortcuts - Speed up common actions
- Customize Your Dashboard - Arrange widgets to your preference
- Save Frequent Searches - Bookmark commonly used searches
- Enable Auto-save - Never lose your work
- Use Tags - Organize content with labels
Performance Tips
- Close Unused Tabs - Reduce memory usage
- Use Compact Mode - Fit more content on screen
- Optimize Images - Compress before uploading
- Clear Cache - Refresh data when needed
- Update Browser - Use latest version for best performance
Security Tips
- Enable 2FA - Add extra security layer
- Use Strong Passwords - Unique for each account
- Log Out on Shared Devices - Protect your account
- Review Login History - Check for suspicious activity
- Keep Software Updated - Install security patches
🔧 Troubleshooting Common Issues
Login Problems
Issue: Can't log in Solutions:
- Check email and password spelling
- Try password reset if forgotten
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Disable browser extensions temporarily
Loading Issues
Issue: Pages won't load Solutions:
- Check internet connection
- Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or F5)
- Clear browser cache
- Try incognito/private browsing mode
Mobile Issues
Issue: App not working on mobile Solutions:
- Update your browser
- Try the mobile app if available
- Check mobile data/WiFi connection
- Restart your device
🆘 Getting Help
Built-in Help
- Help Button - Available on most pages
- Tooltips - Hover for quick explanations
- Getting Started Tour - Guided walkthrough
- FAQ Section - Common questions answered
Support Options
- Help Center - Comprehensive documentation
- Community Forum - User discussions and solutions
- Email Support - Direct assistance from support team
- Live Chat - Real-time help when available
Self-Service
- Knowledge Base - Searchable help articles
- Video Tutorials - Visual step-by-step guides
- Feature Announcements - Stay updated on new features
- Status Page - Check system status and outages
📚 Next Steps
Now that you understand the interface, explore these areas:
- User Authentication - Learn about account security
- Content Management - Create and manage your content
- Profile Management - Customize your account
- Media Management - Handle files and images
- Features Overview - Discover all available features
🎉 Conclusion
TheRustelo interface is designed to be intuitive and powerful, helping you accomplish your goals efficiently. Whether you're a new user or an experienced one, these interface elements will help you navigate the application with confidence.
Remember, the interface is responsive and works great on all devices. Take some time to explore and find the workflow that works best for you!
Happy exploring! 🚀✨