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535 lines
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# UI Modernization Plan for Dodgers Stream Theater
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## Overview
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This comprehensive plan focuses exclusively on UI modernization of the Dodgers streaming platform while maintaining all existing functionality. The modernization follows a systematic approach across 6 phases, transforming the current inline-style interface into a modern, maintainable, and visually appealing application.
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## Important Info
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Always come back and update UI_UPDATE.MD once complete with task and task item. Add any needed notes and if additional tasks are needed for other tasks/sub-tasks/etc add them.
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### Version Control Workflow
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- Create a meaningful git commit after completing each task/sub-task
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- Commit messages should reference the task number and brief description (e.g., "Complete 1.1.1: Inline Styles Extraction")
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- Use atomic commits - one logical change per commit
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- Staged files should relate to the completed task only
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## **Phase 1: Structural Refactoring (UI Files Only)**
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*Goal: Separate inline styles and scripts into dedicated files while maintaining PHP backend logic*
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### Sub-task 1.1: CSS Extraction and Modularization
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#### 1.1.1: Inline Styles Extraction
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- [x] Identify all CSS rules within the `<style>` tag in index.php
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- [x] Copy all CSS content to temporary backup file
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- [x] Parse PHP variables used in CSS (if any) for dynamic styling
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- [x] Test that all current styles are preserved during extraction
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#### 1.1.2: Styles.css Creation and Organization
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- [x] Create new styles.css file in project root
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- [x] Migrate all inline styles to styles.css maintaining exact formatting
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- [x] Verify that PHP dynamic variables are handled correctly in external file
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- [x] Test basic page load and styling after migration
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#### 1.1.3: CSS Modularization Setup
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- [x] Analyze current CSS structure and identify logical groupings
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- [x] Separate reset/normalize styles into separate file
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- [x] Group layout-related styles into layout.css
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- [x] Group component-specific styles into components.css
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#### 1.1.4: Variables.css Creation and Integration
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- [x] Extract all CSS custom properties (--variable) into variables.css
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- [x] Expand color palette with Dodgers-themed variables
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- [x] Create typography scale variables (font sizes, line heights)
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- [x] Establish breakpoint variables for responsive design
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#### 1.1.5: CSS Architecture Implementation
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- [x] Implement BEM naming convention throughout CSS
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- [x] Establish CSS file import hierarchy
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- [x] Create utility classes for common patterns
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- [x] Implement mobile-first responsive foundation
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### Sub-task 1.2: JavaScript Separation and Organization
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#### 1.2.1: JavaScript Code Identification
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- [x] Locate all JavaScript code within `<script>` tags in index.php
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- [x] Identify JavaScript functions, event handlers, and global functions
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- [x] Map dependencies between different JavaScript sections
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- [x] Document any PHP- generated JavaScript content
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#### 1.2.2: Core App.js Structure Creation
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- [x] Create new app.js main file
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- [x] Define application configuration object
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- [x] Set up basic module loading structure
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- [x] Implement global error handling and logging
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#### 1.2.3: Video Player Module Extraction
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- [x] Extract Video.js initialization code into video-player.js
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- [x] Separate video control functions
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- [x] Move stream status management logic
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- [x] Maintain error handling for video playback
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#### 1.2.4: Chat System Module Creation
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- [x] Extract chat functionality into chat.js
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- [x] Separate message handling and UI updates
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- [x] Move user authentication and admin functions
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- [x] Implement event delegation for chat interactions
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#### 1.2.5: UI Controls Module Development
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- [x] Extract UI toggle and control functions into ui-controls.js
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- [x] Separate keyboard shortcuts implementation
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- [x] Move notification and toast management
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- [x] Create utility functions for DOM manipulation
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#### 1.2.6: API Communication Module
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- [x] Extract AJAX/Fetch calls into api.js
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- [x] Create functions for heartbeat, message sending, and data fetching
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- [x] Implement API error handling and retry logic
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- [x] Separate WebSocket or polling mechanisms
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### Sub-task 1.3: HTML Structure Refactoring
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#### 1.3.1: Semantic HTML Analysis
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- [x] Review current HTML structure and identify semantic improvements
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- [x] Map current div structure to proper semantic elements
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- [x] Ensure proper heading hierarchy (H1->H6)
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- [x] Validate accessibility baseline with semantic markup
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#### 1.3.2: BEM Class Implementation
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- [x] Apply BEM (Block-Element-Modifier) naming convention
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- [x] Create consistent CSS class naming throughout HTML
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- [x] Group related elements with BEM blocks
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- [x] Implement modifier classes for component variations
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#### 1.3.3: Component-Based Structure
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- [x] Identify reusable HTML component patterns
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- [x] Structure HTML for future componentization
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- [x] Create logical component boundaries
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- [x] Implement consistent component API patterns
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#### 1.3.4: Accessibility Enhancements
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- [x] Add ARIA labels to all interactive elements
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- [x] Implement proper role attributes for complex components
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- [x] Ensure keyboard navigation support structure
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- [x] Test semantic structure with screen readers
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#### 1.3.5: Event Handler Removal
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- [x] Remove all inline onclick/onchange handlers
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- [x] Replace with data attributes for JS targeting
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- [x] Implement proper event delegation setup
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- [x] Test that all interactions still function correctly
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### Sub-task 1.4: Asset Organization
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#### 1.4.1: Directory Structure Creation
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- [x] Create organized subdirectories for different asset types
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- [x] Establish version control for asset management
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- [x] Set up asset compilation strategy
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- [x] Define cache-busting strategy for static files
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#### 1.4.2: CSS Asset Management
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- [x] Organize CSS files by component/functionality
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- [x] Create import hierarchy and load order
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- [x] Implement minification strategy
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- [x] Set up development vs production builds
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#### 1.4.3: JavaScript Asset Organization
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- [x] Structure JavaScript modules in logical directories
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- [x] Implement module loading mechanism
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- [x] Create build process for bundling
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- [x] Set up source maps for debugging
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#### 1.4.4: Loading Strategy Implementation
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- [x] Implement proper CSS and JS loading order
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- [x] Add critical CSS inlining for performance
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- [x] Create async/defer loading strategies
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- [x] Test loading performance and FCP improvements
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## **Phase 2: Visual Design Modernization**
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*Goal: Implement modern design principles with enhanced aesthetics*
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### Sub-task 2.1: Enhanced Color System and Theming
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#### 2.1.1: Color Palette Expansion
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- [x] Analyze current Dodgers color usage
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- [x] Create comprehensive color palette with variations
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- [x] Implement opacity variants for different states
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- [x] Test accessibility compliance with color combinations
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#### 2.1.2: CSS Variables System
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- [x] Define global color variables in variables.css
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- [x] Implement theme-specific color overrides
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- [x] Create semantic color names (primary, secondary, accent)
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- [x] Set up dark/light mode foundations
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#### 2.1.3: Gradient Implementation
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- [x] Create subtle gradient backgrounds for headers
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- [x] Implement button gradient styles
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- [x] Add background gradients for visual interest
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- [x] Ensure gradients meet accessibility requirements
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#### 2.1.4: Color Token System
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- [x] Establish consistent color usage patterns
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- [x] Create color utility classes
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- [x] Implement dynamic theming capabilities
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- [x] Test cross-browser color rendering
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#### 2.1.5: Accessibility Validation
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- [x] Verify WCAG AA contrast ratios
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- [x] Test colorblind accessibility modes
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- [x] Implement color-independent design patterns
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- [x] Document color usage guidelines
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### Sub-task 2.2: Typography and Font System
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#### 2.2.1: Font Stack Definition
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- [x] Define preferred web fonts with fallbacks
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- [x] Create font-loading strategy for performance
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- [x] Implement adaptive font loading based on user preferences
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#### 2.2.2: Typography Scale Creation
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- [x] Establish modular typography scale (6-8 sizes)
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- [x] Implement line height relationships
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- [x] Create consistent letter spacing patterns
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#### 2.2.3: Font Weight Variations
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- [x] Implement font weight variations for hierarchy
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- [x] Define semantic font weights (regular, bold, semi-bold)
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- [x] Create consistent weight usage patterns
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#### 2.2.4: Text Truncation Utilities
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- [x] Implement ellipsis truncation for long text
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- [x] Create multi-line truncation utilities
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- [x] Add responsive text truncation
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#### 2.2.5: Accessibility Features
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- [x] Test font readability at small sizes
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- [x] Implement user font scaling compatibility
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- [x] Create high contrast font variations
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### Sub-task 2.3: Shadow and Elevation System
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#### 2.3.1: Elevation Scale Definition
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- [x] Create 0-6 level elevation system
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- [x] Define shadow properties for each level
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- [x] Implement semantic elevation usage
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#### 2.3.2: Component Shadow Implementation
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- [x] Apply appropriate shadows to cards
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- [x] Add elevation to floating elements
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- [x] Create interactive shadow variations
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#### 2.3.3: Visual Hierarchy Enhancement
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- [x] Use elevation to create depth
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- [x] Implement layered design principles
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- [x] Test shadow performance on mobile devices
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### Sub-task 2.4: Modern Icon System
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#### 2.4.1: Icon Replacement Strategy
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- [ ] Identify current emoji usage
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- [ ] Replace with semantic SVG icons
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- [ ] Implement icon sprite system
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#### 2.4.2: Icon Size Variants
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- [ ] Define icon size scale (xs-xl)
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- [ ] Create consistent icon sizing proportions
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- [ ] Implement responsive icon scaling
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#### 2.4.3: Animated Icons
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- [ ] Create loading spinners and progress indicators
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- [ ] Implement micro-interaction animations
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- [ ] Add hover state animations for interactive icons
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#### 2.4.4: Accessibility Implementation
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- [ ] Add screen reader labels for decorative icons
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- [ ] Implement focus indicators for icon buttons
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- [ ] Test keyboard navigation for icon controls
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### Sub-task 2.5: Component Visual Polish
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#### 2.5.1: Button Style Redesign
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- [ ] Create button component with multiple variants
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- [ ] Implement consistent button sizing and padding
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- [ ] Add button state variations (hover, active, disabled)
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#### 2.5.2: Card Design Updates
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- [ ] Redesign card components with modern styling
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- [ ] Implement consistent card shadows and borders
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- [ ] Add card interaction states
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#### 2.5.3: Form Element Updates
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- [ ] Enhance input field styling
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- [ ] Create consistent form element design
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- [ ] Implement form validation states
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#### 2.5.4: Loading States
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- [ ] Implement skeleton loading patterns
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- [ ] Create smooth loading transitions
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- [ ] Add stateful component styling
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## **Phase 3: Layout and Responsiveness Improvements**
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*Goal: Create fluid, adaptive layouts that work across all devices*
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### Sub-task 3.1: Grid-Based Layout System
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#### 3.1.1: CSS Grid Implementation
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- [ ] Analyze current flexbox usage
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- [ ] Identify CSS Grid opportunities
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- [ ] Implement grid-based layout foundation
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#### 3.1.2: 12-Column System
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- [ ] Create responsive grid variation classes
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- [ ] Implement grid gap and spacing system
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- [ ] Add grid utility classes for common patterns
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#### 3.1.3: Layout Utilities
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- [ ] Create container and wrapper utilities
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- [ ] Implement spacing and alignment helpers
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- [ ] Add responsive layout modifiers
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### Sub-task 3.2: Advanced Breakpoint Management
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#### 3.2.1: Breakpoint Definition
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- [ ] Establish 6 responsive breakpoints (xs to 2xl)
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- [ ] Create breakpoint mixin system
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- [ ] Implement breakpoint-based CSS variables
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#### 3.2.2: Responsive Typography
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- [ ] Create fluid typography scaling
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- [ ] Implement responsive font sizing
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- [ ] Add breakpoint-specific text adjustments
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#### 3.2.3: Component Breakpoint Overrides
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- [ ] Create component-specific responsive behavior
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- [ ] Implement container query support
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- [ ] Test layout at all breakpoints
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### Sub-task 3.3: Mobile-First Redesign
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#### 3.3.1: Mobile Layout Optimization
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- [ ] Redesign mobile interface prioritizing content
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- [ ] Implement touch-friendly navigation
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- [ ] Create mobile-specific component layouts
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#### 3.3.2: Touch Interaction Optimization
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- [ ] Ensure 44px minimum touch targets
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- [ ] Implement swipe gesture support
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- [ ] Add mobile-specific interactive elements
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#### 3.3.3: Mobile Navigation
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- [ ] Create bottom navigation pattern
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- [ ] Implement mobile chat controls
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- [ ] Add mobile-specific UI toggles
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### Sub-task 3.4: Tablet and Desktop Optimizations
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#### 3.4.1: Tablet Layouts
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- [ ] Design tablet-specific fullscreen layouts
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- [ ] Implement adaptive component sizing
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- [ ] Create tablet gesture support
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#### 3.4.2: Desktop Enhancements
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- [ ] Optimize for large screen viewing
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- [ ] Create sidebar sizing options
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- [ ] Implement dashboard-style layouts
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### Sub-task 3.5: Cross-Device Synchronization
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#### 3.5.1: Adaptive Component Behavior
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- [ ] Ensure consistent scaling across devices
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- [ ] Implement responsive component states
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- [ ] Test touch vs mouse interaction patterns
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## **Phase 4: Interactive Enhancements**
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*Goal: Add engaging micro-interactions and improved user experience*
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### Sub-task 4.1: Animations and Transitions System
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#### 4.1.1: Transition Library
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- [ ] Implement CSS transition utilities
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- [ ] Create consistent timing functions
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- [ ] Define transition duration constants
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#### 4.1.2: Component Animations
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- [ ] Add smooth state transitions
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- [ ] Implement enter/exit animations
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- [ ] Create micro-interaction feedback
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#### 4.1.3: Loading Animations
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- [ ] Implement spinner and progress indicators
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- [ ] Add skeleton loading states
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- [ ] Create engaging loading experiences
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### Sub-task 4.2: Interactive States and Feedback
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#### 4.2.1: State Implementation
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- [ ] Design comprehensive hover states
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- [ ] Implement focus indicators meeting WCAG standards
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- [ ] Add active and pressed state styling
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#### 4.2.2: Form Validation
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- [ ] Implement visual form validation feedback
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- [ ] Add error state styling
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- [ ] Create success confirmation states
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### Sub-task 4.3: Enhanced User Feedback Systems
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#### 4.3.1: Notification Redesign
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- [ ] Redesign toast notification system
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- [ ] Implement notification variants
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- [ ] Add notification queue management
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#### 4.3.2: Loading States
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- [ ] Implement loading indicators
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- [ ] Add progress bars for long operations
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- [ ] Create loading state hierarchies
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### Sub-task 4.4: Gesture and Touch Interactions
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#### 4.4.1: Mobile Gesture Support
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- [ ] Add swipe gestures for chat toggling
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- [ ] Implement pull-to-refresh functionality
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- [ ] Create touch-based video controls
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### Sub-task 4.5: Accessibility Enhancements
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#### 4.5.1: Keyboard Navigation
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- [ ] Ensure full keyboard accessibility
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- [ ] Implement proper tab order
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- [ ] Add focus management for modals
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#### 4.5.2: Screen Reader Support
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- [ ] Implement ARIA live regions
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- [ ] Add proper ARIA attributes
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- [ ] Test dynamic content announcements
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## **Phase 5: Performance and UX Optimization (UI-Focused)**
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*Goal: Streamline UI performance and enhance user experience*
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### Sub-task 5.1: UI Rendering Performance
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#### 5.1.1: CSS Optimization
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- [ ] Remove unused CSS rules
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- [ ] Optimize CSS selectors for faster matching
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- [ ] Implement hardware acceleration
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#### 5.1.2: Animation Performance
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- [ ] Use transform and opacity for animations
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- [ ] Reduce layout thrashing
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- [ ] Implement virtual scrolling for chat
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### Sub-task 5.2: Content Display Optimization
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#### 5.2.1: Progressive Enhancement
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- [ ] Implement lazy loading strategies
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- [ ] Add content placeholders
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- [ ] Optimize text rendering properties
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### Sub-task 5.3: Interactive Flow Improvements
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#### 5.3.1: User Experience Streamlining
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- [ ] Improve onboarding flow
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- [ ] Add smart defaults
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- [ ] Implement contextual help
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### Sub-task 5.4: Error Handling and Recovery UI
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#### 5.4.1: Error State Design
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- [ ] Create comprehensive error states
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- [ ] Implement retry mechanisms
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- [ ] Add offline-first patterns
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### Sub-task 5.5: Analytics and User Experience Tracking
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#### 5.5.1: Usage Analytics
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- [ ] Implement interaction tracking
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- [ ] Add performance monitoring
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- [ ] Create A/B testing framework
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## **Phase 6: Advanced UI Framework Integration**
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*Goal: Migrate to modern UI framework for scalability*
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### Sub-task 6.1: Component System Architecture
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#### 6.1.1: Component Library Design
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- [ ] Define component API patterns
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- [ ] Create variant system
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- [ ] Implement documentation
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### Sub-task 6.2: State Management for UI
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#### 6.2.1: Reactive State Implementation
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- [ ] Implement global state management
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- [ ] Add component-level state patterns
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- [ ] Create state persistence
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### Sub-task 6.3: Build and Development Tools
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#### 6.3.1: Modern Build Pipeline
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- [ ] Set up Hot Module Replacement
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- [ ] Add CSS preprocessing
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- [ ] Implement testing framework
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### Sub-task 6.4: Framework Migration Strategy
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#### 6.4.1: Phased Migration
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- [ ] Create migration plan
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- [ ] Implement feature flags
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- [ ] Ensure backward compatibility
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### Sub-task 6.5: Quality Assurance and Testing
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#### 6.5.1: Comprehensive Testing
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- [ ] Implement unit and integration tests
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- [ ] Add accessibility compliance testing
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- [ ] Create performance benchmarking
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## Implementation Considerations
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### Design Principles
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- Maintain Dodgers brand identity while modernizing aesthetics
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- Focus on user-centered design with clear visual hierarchy
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- Ensure maximum accessibility and inclusive design practices
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- Prioritize performance and responsive design
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### Technical Requirements
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- Support modern browsers (Chrome 85+, Firefox 80+, Safari 14+, Edge 85+)
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- Ensure 60fps animations and smooth interactions
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- Maintain semantic HTML for SEO and accessibility
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- Implement progressive enhancement strategy
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### Success Metrics
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- Improved user engagement and session duration
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- Reduced bounce rate through better UX
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- Higher accessibility compliance scores
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- Faster perceived load times through UI optimizations
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### Phase Completion Checklist
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To mark a phase as complete:
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- [ ] All sub-tasks completed (100% of checkboxes checked)
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- [ ] Functionality testing across all devices and browsers
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- [ ] Accessibility validation (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)
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- [ ] Performance benchmarks met (Lighthouse scores >85)
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- [ ] User acceptance testing passed
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- [ ] Documentation updated
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## Next Steps
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1. Review this plan and prioritize phases based on business needs
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2. Create time estimates and resource allocation for each phase
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3. Set up development environment and tooling
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4. Begin with Phase 1.1 CSS extraction and modularization
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This plan provides a complete roadmap for modernizing the Dodgers Stream Theater UI while ensuring no functionality is lost in the process.
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