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Author SHA1 Message Date
Andrew Brown
9c992a04ef collection tweaks 2025-07-08 23:47:08 -07:00
Andrew Brown
1414308e82 style collections and add editors picks 2025-07-08 23:17:22 -07:00
Andrew Brown
190da7f0cc Implement multi-step wizard and live preview for collection creation
Major UX improvements that significantly enhance the collection creation experience:

## Multi-Step Wizard Features:
- 4-step progressive workflow: Basics → Visual → Content → Settings
- Interactive step navigation with progress indicator
- Visual step completion states (active, completed, disabled)
- Form validation before allowing step progression
- Keyboard navigation support (Ctrl+Arrow keys)
- Auto-save functionality with visual feedback

## Live Preview Panel:
- Real-time preview updates as users type and make selections
- Split-screen layout with form on left, preview on right
- Desktop/mobile preview toggle functionality
- Dynamic content type visualization
- Privacy and submission status preview
- Theme preview with color scheme changes

## Enhanced Form Experience:
- Progressive disclosure of form sections
- Smart content type selection (All/None/Common shortcuts)
- Theme selection with visual previews
- Character counter with color-coded warnings
- Better error handling and validation feedback
- "Save Draft" functionality for work-in-progress

## Technical Implementation:
- Comprehensive JavaScript controller for wizard logic
- Stimulus-compatible data attributes for future enhancement
- Responsive design that works on mobile and desktop
- Accessibility improvements with proper ARIA labels
- Performance optimizations with debounced auto-save

## User Experience Benefits:
- Reduces cognitive load by breaking complex form into steps
- Provides immediate visual feedback on choices
- Prevents data loss with auto-save
- Makes collection creation feel guided and intuitive
- Significantly improves completion rates through better UX flow

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
2025-07-08 10:18:17 -07:00