Review And Update Card Link Component

Mar 12, 2025 by ADMIN 38 views

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Introduction

Current State of the Card Link Component

The card link component is designed to display a card with a title, description, and a link to a specific page or resource. It is used throughout the NHS App to provide users with information and facilitate navigation. However, several issues have been reported regarding this component, including:

Inconsistent styling: The card link component has inconsistent styling across different pages and sections of the app, affecting its overall look and feel.
Poor accessibility: The component does not meet the required accessibility standards, making it difficult for users with disabilities to navigate and use the app.
Inadequate error handling: The component does not handle errors properly, leading to unexpected behavior and user frustration.
Inefficient use of space: The component does not make efficient use of space, resulting in a cluttered and overwhelming user experience.

Identifying the Issues

To better understand the issues with the card link component, we will examine the reported issues on GitHub:

Issue #173: The card link component is not responsive, causing it to break on smaller screens.
Issue #172: The component does not provide adequate feedback to users when they click on the link.
Issue #171: The component does not handle errors properly, leading to unexpected behavior.
Issue #244: The component does not meet the required accessibility standards.

Proposed Updates

To address the issues with the card link component, we propose the following updates:

Improve styling consistency: Update the component to use a consistent styling across different pages and sections of the app.
Enhance accessibility: Update the component to meet the required accessibility standards, including providing alternative text for images and ensuring that the component is usable with assistive technologies.
Improve error handling: Update the component to handle errors properly, providing users with clear and concise feedback when errors occur.
Optimize space usage: Update the component to make efficient use of space, resulting in a clutter-free and user-friendly experience.

Design Requirements

To ensure that the updated card link component meets the required design standards, we will follow the NHS Design System guidelines. The component must:

Be responsive: The component must be responsive, adapting to different screen sizes and devices.
Provide clear and concise feedback: The component must provide users with clear and concise feedback when they click on the link.
Handle errors properly: The component must handle errors properly, providing users with clear and concise feedback when errors occur.
Meet accessibility standards: The component must meet the required accessibility standards, including providing alternative text for images and ensuring that the component is usable with assistive technologies.

Technical Requirements

To ensure that the updated card link component meets the required technical standards, we will follow the NHS App frontend guidelines. The component must:

Be built using the NHS App frontend framework: The component must be built using the NHS App frontend framework, ensuring that it is compatible with the existing codebase.
Use the NHS Design System components: The component must use the NHS Design System components, ensuring that it is consistent with the overall design language of the app.
Be tested thoroughly: The component must be tested thoroughly, ensuring that it meets the required technical standards and does not introduce any new bugs or issues.

Implementation Plan

To implement the updated card link component, we will follow the following plan:

Week 1-2: Review the current state of the card link component, identify the issues, and propose updates.
Week 3-4: Design the updated component, ensuring that it meets the required design standards.
Week 5-6: Implement the updated component, using the NHS App frontend framework and the NHS Design System components.
Week 7-8: Test the updated component thoroughly, ensuring that it meets the required technical standards and does not introduce any new bugs or issues.

Conclusion

The card link component is a crucial element in the NHS App frontend, providing users with a clear and concise way to navigate through the application. However, several issues have been reported regarding this component, affecting its functionality and user experience. In this review, we have identified the issues, proposed updates, and outlined the implementation plan to improve the card link component. By following the proposed updates and implementation plan, we can ensure that the updated card link component meets the required design and technical standards, providing users with a better and more user-friendly experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the card link component?

A: The card link component is a crucial element in the NHS App frontend, providing users with a clear and concise way to navigate through the application. It is used to display a card with a title, description, and a link to a specific page or resource.

Q: What are the issues with the current card link component?

A: The current card link component has several issues, including inconsistent styling, poor accessibility, inadequate error handling, and inefficient use of space. These issues affect the overall look and feel of the app, making it difficult for users to navigate and use the app.

Q: What are the proposed updates to the card link component?

A: The proposed updates to the card link component include improving styling consistency, enhancing accessibility, improving error handling, and optimizing space usage. These updates will ensure that the component meets the required design and technical standards, providing users with a better and more user-friendly experience.

Q: How will the updated card link component meet accessibility standards?

A: The updated card link component will meet accessibility standards by providing alternative text for images, ensuring that the component is usable with assistive technologies, and following the NHS Design System guidelines.

Q: How will the updated card link component handle errors?

A: The updated card link component will handle errors properly by providing users with clear and concise feedback when errors occur. This will ensure that users are aware of any issues and can take corrective action.

Q: What is the implementation plan for the updated card link component?

A: The implementation plan for the updated card link component includes reviewing the current state of the component, designing the updated component, implementing the updated component, and testing the updated component thoroughly.

Q: When will the updated card link component be available?

A: The updated card link component is expected to be available after the implementation plan is completed, which is estimated to take 8 weeks.

Q: Who will be responsible for implementing the updated card link component?

A: The development team will be responsible for implementing the updated card link component, working closely with the design team to ensure that the component meets the required design standards.

Q: How will the updated card link component be tested?

A: The updated card link component will be tested thoroughly to ensure that it meets the required technical standards and does not introduce any new bugs or issues. Testing will include manual testing, automated testing, and user acceptance testing.

Q: What are the benefits of the updated card link component?

A: The updated card link component will provide several benefits, including improved user experience, improved accessibility, and improved error handling. These benefits will ensure that users have a better and more user-friendly experience when using the NHS App.

Q: How will the updated card link component be maintained?

A: The updated card link component will be maintained by the development team, who will ensure that the component remains up-to-date and meets the required technical standards. Regular testing and maintenance will be performed to ensure that the component continues to meet the required standards.

Q: What is the timeline for the updated card link component?

A: The timeline for the updated card link component is estimated to be 8 weeks, with the following milestones:

Week 1-2: Review the current state of the component and propose updates
Week 3-4: Design the updated component
Week 5-6: Implement the updated component
Week 7-8: Test the updated component thoroughly

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the updated card link component?

A: For more information about the updated card link component, please contact the development team or the design team. They will be happy to provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have.