Currently, I want to enhance my UI but I have no idea, so let's me explain for you in details about the context: * This page is responsible for user can choose the level of available skills which are related to a specific category * The front-end will call the getSkillsByCategory api for skill filtering by category * After user fill in all the levels of skills then the form will be summited - called createCompetency api (junction table (skill table has many-to-many relation with user table)) So the problems are: * The first one: Where I should place the summit button in UI and how can I enhance my current UI * The second: How do I handle the logic code in front-end when I need to handle a lot of state. For example, when I choose the first category then I will get and store the list of skills and levels which are related to that category, but when user click another category how do I handle logic effectively
I'll help you enhance your competency reflection form with better UI design and state management. Looking at your current interface, I can see several areas for improvement.
Key Improvements Made:
1. UI Enhancements:
- Modern Design: Clean, card-based layout with proper spacing and typography
- Progress Tracking: Visual progress bar showing completion status
- Category Navigation: Enhanced tabs with completion indicators
- Visual Feedback: Highlighted completed skills and categories
- Responsive Design: Works well on all screen sizes
2. Submit Button Placement:
- Floating Action Buttons: Fixed position in bottom-right corner for easy access
- Dual Options: Both "Save Draft" and "Submit Assessment" buttons
- Summary Section: Additional buttons in a bottom summary card
- Smart States: Buttons are disabled when appropriate
3. State Management Solutions:
// Centralized state using Map for efficient lookups
const [competencyLevels, setCompetencyLevels] = useState<Map<string, CompetencyLevel>>(new Map())
// Handle category switching efficiently
const handleCategoryChange = (categoryId: string) => {
setActiveCategory(categoryId)
// Optional: Fetch skills if not already loaded
// fetchSkillsByCategory(categoryId)
}
// Efficient level updates
const handleLevelChange = (skillId: string, level: CompetencyLevel['level']) => {
setCompetencyLevels(prev => {
const newMap = new Map(prev)
newMap.set(skillId, { skillId, level })
return newMap
})
}4. Advanced Features:
- Progress Calculation: Real-time progress tracking across all categories
- Completion Indicators: Visual markers for completed skills and categories
- Form Validation: Smart button states based on completion
- Loading States: Proper handling of submission states
- Accessibility: Proper ARIA labels and keyboard navigation
This enhanced design addresses both your UI concerns and provides a scalable state management pattern that can handle multiple categories efficiently without performance issues.