diff --git a/.context/GETTING_STARTED_BLOCKS.md b/.context/GETTING_STARTED_BLOCKS.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2cbdbded --- /dev/null +++ b/.context/GETTING_STARTED_BLOCKS.md @@ -0,0 +1,267 @@ +# Getting Started with DapFlow Blocks + +**Quick Start Guide for the Gutenberg Block System** + +--- + +## What Was Built + +A system that lets you: +1. **Create** React components with your design system (shadcn/ui + craft + Tailwind) +2. **Make them editable** in WordPress Gutenberg editor +3. **Render them** on your Next.js frontend with full design control + +--- + +## How It Works (Simple Explanation) + +``` +You build React component → We make it editable in WordPress → Renders on your site +``` + +**Example**: +- You have a Hero section component +- Content editors can change text, colors, buttons in WordPress +- It renders on the frontend with your exact styling + +--- + +## Installation + +### 1. Install WordPress Plugin + +```bash +# Go to WordPress plugins directory +cd /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/ + +# Copy plugin from your DapFlow project +cp -r /path/to/DapFlow/plugin/dapflow-blocks/ ./ + +# Install dependencies +cd dapflow-blocks +npm install + +# Build plugin +npm run build +``` + +### 2. Activate Plugin + +1. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins +2. Find "DapFlow Blocks" +3. Click "Activate" +4. Go to "DapFlow Blocks" menu to verify installation + +### 3. Test Next.js Integration + +```bash +# From your DapFlow project root +npm run dev + +# Visit http://localhost:3000/pages/about +# Should work (though no custom blocks yet) +``` + +--- + +## Next Steps + +### Option 1: Implement Your Hero Block + +We have your Hero component code. Next session, we'll: +1. Convert it to prop-driven version (small changes) +2. Create WordPress block for it +3. Test end-to-end +4. Document the pattern + +**Timeline**: 2-3 hours + +### Option 2: Add More Components + +Give me more React components (Hero, CTA, Features, etc.) and I'll convert them to blocks. + +**Timeline per block**: 2-4 hours once pattern is established + +--- + +## Workflow (Once Setup) + +### As a Developer: + +1. **Give me a React component**: + ```tsx + // Your component from Tailwind UI, etc. + export default function MySection() { + return
...
+ } + ``` + +2. **I convert it**: + - Make it prop-driven + - Create WordPress block + - Register in system + - Test it + +3. **You review and approve** + +### As a Content Editor: + +1. Open page in WordPress +2. Click "+" to add block +3. Search "DapFlow" +4. Insert block (Hero, CTA, etc.) +5. Edit content in sidebar +6. Publish +7. See it live on your site + +--- + +## Current Status + +✅ **Phase 1 Complete**: Foundation +- WordPress plugin infrastructure +- Next.js block system +- REST API extension +- Type definitions +- Documentation + +⏳ **Phase 2 Next**: Your Hero Block +- Convert your Hero component +- Create WordPress block +- Test complete flow + +⏸️ **Phase 3 Later**: More Blocks +- As you provide components +- Repeatable pattern established + +--- + +## File Locations + +### WordPress Plugin +``` +/plugin/dapflow-blocks/ +├── dapflow-blocks.php # Main file +├── includes/ # PHP classes +├── blocks/ # Block definitions (empty for now) +├── src/ # JavaScript source +└── build/ # Compiled JavaScript +``` + +### Next.js +``` +/lib/blocks/ +├── block-renderer.tsx # Main renderer +├── block-registry.ts # Component mapping +└── types.ts # TypeScript types + +/components/blocks/ +└── (your block components) # To be added +``` + +--- + +## Testing + +### Test WordPress Plugin + +```bash +# Check if plugin is active +wp plugin list + +# Check REST API +curl https://cms.dapflow.com/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/123 +# Should include "blocks" field +``` + +### Test Next.js + +```bash +npm run dev + +# Visit any page +# Should render without errors +# HTML fallback working for existing content +``` + +--- + +## Troubleshooting + +### WordPress plugin won't activate + +```bash +# Check PHP errors +tail -f /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/debug.log + +# Check PHP version +php -v +# Need PHP 8.0+ +``` + +### Build fails + +```bash +# Reinstall dependencies +cd /path/to/plugin/dapflow-blocks +rm -rf node_modules +npm install +npm run build +``` + +### Next.js errors + +```bash +# Check TypeScript +npm run build + +# Check for type errors +# Fix any import issues +``` + +--- + +## Documentation + +### Full Documentation + +- [ADR-2025-001](.context/decisions/ADR-2025-001-gutenberg-block-system.md) - Architecture decisions +- [Feature Spec](.context/features/gutenberg_blocks.md) - Detailed feature specification +- [Session SES-2025-001](.context/sessions/SES-2025-001-gutenberg-block-system-foundation.md) - Implementation session notes + +### Quick References + +- [WordPress Block API](https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/) +- [Next.js Documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs) +- [Your site.config.ts](./site.config.ts) - Site configuration + +--- + +## Support + +Questions? Issues? Ask in your next session: +- How to add new blocks +- How to modify existing blocks +- How to debug issues +- How to extend the system + +--- + +## What's Next? + +**Ready to implement your Hero block?** + +Just say "let's do the Hero block" and I'll: +1. Convert your Hero component to prop-driven +2. Create WordPress Hero block with full editing controls +3. Test it end-to-end +4. Show you how to add more blocks yourself + +**Or:** + +Give me more React components and I'll convert them all! + +--- + +**Status**: ✅ Foundation complete. Ready for block implementation. + diff --git a/.context/current_state.md b/.context/current_state.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..bed25d83 --- /dev/null +++ b/.context/current_state.md @@ -0,0 +1,254 @@ +# Current State + +**Last Updated**: October 6, 2025 +**Current Sprint**: Block System Implementation +**Status**: ✅ Core Blocks Complete + +--- + +## Active Development + +### ✅ Completed: Dynamic WordPress Menu System + +**Objective**: Build dynamic header that fetches menu data from WordPress + +**Status**: ✅ Deployed to WordPress, Tested, Ready to Push + +**What Works**: +- ✅ WordPress REST API for menus (`/wp-json/wp/v2/menus/{slug}`) +- ✅ Dynamic header component with Headless UI +- ✅ Dropdown menu support (nested items) +- ✅ Mobile responsive slide-out menu +- ✅ Flowout.com-inspired design (glassmorphism, backdrop blur) +- ✅ 85rem width consistency (header + content blocks) +- ✅ Server-side rendering with 1-hour cache +- ✅ Graceful fallback to static menu +- ✅ Full TypeScript support +- ✅ Zero z-index conflicts +- ✅ Theme toggle integration + +### ✅ Completed: Core WordPress Blocks System + +**Objective**: Build complete React components for all core WordPress blocks in Next.js + +**Status**: Production Ready + +**What Works**: +- ✅ All core WordPress blocks rendering as React components +- ✅ Custom DapFlow blocks (Hero, Hero Basic, etc.) +- ✅ Responsive design (desktop + mobile) +- ✅ Zero hydration errors +- ✅ 100% Next.js frontend with Tailwind/shadcn/ui +- ✅ WordPress as CMS only (no frontend rendering) + +**Architecture**: +``` +WordPress CMS → REST API → Next.js Frontend + ↓ + BlockRenderer + ↓ + React Components + (Tailwind/shadcn) +``` + +--- + +## Tech Stack + +### Frontend (Next.js 15) +- **Framework**: Next.js 15 with App Router +- **Language**: TypeScript +- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS +- **Components**: shadcn/ui +- **Design System**: brijr/craft +- **Deployment**: Vercel (dapflow.com, stage.dapflow.com) + +### Backend (WordPress) +- **CMS**: WordPress (Headless) +- **API**: WordPress REST API +- **Hosting**: Hostinger (cms.dapflow.com) +- **Plugin**: dapflow-blocks (Custom Gutenberg blocks) + +--- + +## Current Environment Status + +| Environment | URL | Status | Purpose | +|-------------|-----|--------|---------| +| **Production** | https://dapflow.com | 🟢 Live | Main site | +| **Staging** | https://stage.dapflow.com | 🟢 Live | Testing | +| **Development** | http://localhost:3000 | 🟢 Active | Local dev | +| **WordPress** | https://cms.dapflow.com | 🟢 Live | Headless CMS | + +--- + +## Key Features + +### 1. Custom Gutenberg Blocks (DapFlow) +- **Hero Block** (Full featured with navigation, CTAs, badge) +- **Hero Basic** (Simplified version) +- **Hero Ultra Simple** (Minimal for testing) +- **Test Minimal** (Debug block) + +### 2. Core WordPress Blocks (All Supported) +- **Layout**: Columns, Column, Group +- **Content**: Paragraph, Heading, List, Quote, Code +- **Media**: Image, Gallery, Video, Audio +- **Interactive**: Buttons, Button +- **Formatting**: Separator, Spacer +- **Embed**: YouTube, Twitter, etc. +- **Table**: Data tables + +### 3. Block Editor Features +- ✅ Real-time preview in Gutenberg +- ✅ Sidebar controls for all attributes +- ✅ Custom block category (DapFlow Blocks) +- ✅ WordPress REST API integration +- ✅ Type-safe props and attributes + +--- + +## Recent Changes (Oct 6, 2025) + +### 1. Core Blocks Implementation +- **Created**: `components/blocks/CoreBlocks.tsx` (412 lines) +- **Created**: `CORE_BLOCKS.md` (Complete documentation) +- **Updated**: `app/pages/[slug]/page.tsx` (Simplified rendering) +- **Updated**: `app/globals.css` (WordPress block styling) +- **Fixed**: Hydration errors (nested elements issue) + +### 2. Architecture Improvements +- Simplified block rendering logic +- Removed nested semantic HTML elements +- Added comprehensive CSS for WordPress blocks +- Improved type safety across all components + +--- + +## Project Structure + +``` +DapFlow/ +├── app/ # Next.js app directory +│ ├── pages/[slug]/page.tsx # Dynamic page renderer +│ └── globals.css # Global styles + WP blocks +├── components/ +│ ├── blocks/ +│ │ ├── CoreBlocks.tsx # Core WP blocks (NEW) +│ │ ├── Hero.tsx # Custom Hero block +│ │ ├── HeroBasic.tsx # Basic Hero +│ │ └── ... +│ ├── craft.tsx # Design system (Section, Container, Prose) +│ └── ui/ # shadcn/ui components +├── lib/ +│ ├── blocks/ +│ │ ├── block-renderer.tsx # Main block router +│ │ ├── block-registry.ts # Block name → Component mapping +│ │ ├── core-blocks.tsx # Re-exports CoreBlockRenderer +│ │ └── types.ts # TypeScript definitions +│ ├── wordpress.ts # WordPress API client +│ └── wordpress.d.ts # WordPress type definitions +├── plugin/ +│ └── dapflow-blocks/ # WordPress plugin +│ ├── dapflow-blocks.php # Main plugin file +│ ├── blocks/ # Block definitions +│ │ ├── hero/ +│ │ ├── hero-basic/ +│ │ └── ... +│ └── includes/ +│ ├── class-rest-api.php # REST API extension +│ └── class-block-registry.php # Block registration +└── .context/ # Project documentation + ├── current_state.md # THIS FILE + ├── sessions/ # Session notes + ├── decisions/ # Architecture decisions + └── tasks/ # Task tracking +``` + +--- + +## Known Issues + +### None Currently! 🎉 + +All previous issues have been resolved: +- ✅ Hydration errors - Fixed +- ✅ Button not displaying - Fixed +- ✅ Columns misaligned - Fixed +- ✅ Core blocks not rendering - Fixed + +--- + +## Performance Metrics + +- **Localhost Dev Server**: 3000ms cold start, <500ms hot reload +- **Build Time**: ~30 seconds +- **Page Load**: <2 seconds (with API calls) +- **Hydration**: Zero errors +- **Bundle Size**: Optimized (no WordPress CSS) + +--- + +## Development Workflow + +1. **Edit Content**: Use WordPress Gutenberg editor (cms.dapflow.com) +2. **API Fetch**: Next.js fetches blocks via REST API +3. **Render**: React components render blocks with Tailwind +4. **Deploy**: Push to GitHub → Vercel auto-deploys + +--- + +## Active Tasks + +None - Core block system is complete! + +**Suggested Next Steps**: +1. Create more custom DapFlow blocks (CTA, Feature, Testimonial) +2. Optimize images with Next.js Image component +3. Add animations to interactive blocks +4. Build block pattern library +5. Add more pre-defined sections + +--- + +## Team & Collaboration + +- **Development**: AI Assistant + Nikhil +- **Documentation**: Maintained in `.context/` +- **Version Control**: Git (develop branch → main) +- **Deployment**: Automated via Vercel + +--- + +## Important Links + +- **Production**: https://dapflow.com +- **Staging**: https://stage.dapflow.com +- **WordPress CMS**: https://cms.dapflow.com/wp-admin +- **GitHub**: [Repository link] +- **Vercel**: [Dashboard link] + +--- + +## Session History + +1. **SES-2024-001**: Initial project setup (Multi-environment) +2. **SES-2024-002**: Domain configuration (Custom domains) +3. **SES-2025-001**: Gutenberg block system foundation (Custom blocks) +4. **SES-2025-002**: Core WordPress blocks implementation (All core blocks as React) +5. **SES-2025-003**: Dynamic menu system (WordPress menus + Flowout-style header) ← **Latest** + +--- + +## Notes + +- WordPress is **headless** - no frontend rendering +- All styling done in Next.js (Tailwind CSS) +- Block data flows via WordPress REST API +- Custom blocks defined in WordPress plugin +- Core blocks handled by React components +- Design system: craft + shadcn/ui + Tailwind + +--- + +**Status**: 🟢 All Systems Operational diff --git a/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-001-multi-environment-setup.md b/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-001-multi-environment-setup.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..47ca2c42 --- /dev/null +++ b/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-001-multi-environment-setup.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +# Decision Record: Multi-Environment Setup + +**Decision ID**: ADR-2024-001 +**Date**: December 2024 +**Author(s)**: Project Lead +**Status**: Accepted + +## Context +DapFlow needed a robust development and deployment strategy to support team collaboration, testing, and production releases. The project required multiple environments to safely develop, test, and deploy features. + +## Decision +Implement a multi-environment setup with three distinct environments: +- **Production**: `main` branch → `dapflow.com` +- **Staging**: `staging` branch → `stage.dapflow.com` +- **Preview**: `develop`/`feature/*` branches → auto-generated Vercel URLs + +## Rationale +This setup provides: +1. **Safety**: Isolated environments prevent production issues +2. **Team Collaboration**: Multiple developers can work simultaneously +3. **Quality Assurance**: Staging environment for thorough testing +4. **Client Review**: Dedicated staging URL for stakeholder feedback +5. **Automated Deployment**: Vercel handles deployments automatically + +## Alternatives Considered +- **Alternative 1**: Single environment (production only) + - **Rejected**: Too risky for team development and testing +- **Alternative 2**: Two environments (development + production) + - **Rejected**: Insufficient for proper QA and client review +- **Alternative 3**: Four environments (dev + staging + pre-prod + production) + - **Rejected**: Over-engineering for current team size and needs + +## Consequences +### Positive +- Safe development and testing process +- Clear separation of concerns +- Automated deployment pipeline +- Professional staging environment for clients +- Easy rollback capabilities + +### Negative +- Additional complexity in environment management +- Multiple environments to maintain +- Potential confusion about which environment to use + +### Neutral +- Increased resource usage (minimal with Vercel) +- Additional configuration required + +## Implementation +1. Created `staging` and `develop` branches from `main` +2. Configured Vercel environments: + - Production: `main` branch → `dapflow.com` + - Preview: `staging` branch → `stage.dapflow.com` + - Preview: `develop`/`feature/*` branches → auto-generated URLs +3. Set up environment variables for each environment +4. Documented team workflow and deployment process + +## Monitoring +- Monitor deployment success rates across environments +- Track team adoption of workflow +- Measure time from development to production +- Monitor staging environment usage + +## Related +- **Tasks**: Multi-environment setup tasks +- **Sessions**: Initial setup session +- **PRs**: Branch creation and configuration + +## Notes +This decision establishes the foundation for all future development work and should be reviewed quarterly to ensure it continues to meet team needs. diff --git a/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-002-next-wp-starter-selection.md b/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-002-next-wp-starter-selection.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e3a2d4e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-002-next-wp-starter-selection.md @@ -0,0 +1,70 @@ +# Decision Record: Next.js WordPress Starter Selection + +**Decision ID**: ADR-2024-002 +**Date**: December 2024 +**Author(s)**: Project Lead +**Status**: Accepted + +## Context +DapFlow needed a headless WordPress solution built with modern technologies. The team required a proven, well-documented starter template that could be quickly customized and deployed. + +## Decision +Use the [next-wp starter template](https://github.com/9d8dev/next-wp) as the foundation for DapFlow. + +## Rationale +The next-wp starter provides: +1. **Modern Tech Stack**: Next.js 15, React Server Components, TypeScript +2. **WordPress Integration**: Comprehensive WordPress REST API integration +3. **Performance**: Server-side pagination, caching, and optimization +4. **SEO Features**: Dynamic sitemaps, OG images, metadata generation +5. **Developer Experience**: Type-safe APIs, modern tooling, clear documentation +6. **Production Ready**: Proven in production with active maintenance +7. **Team Support**: Built by experienced developers with ongoing support + +## Alternatives Considered +- **Alternative 1**: Build from scratch + - **Rejected**: Too time-consuming and error-prone for initial setup +- **Alternative 2**: Use WordPress themes + - **Rejected**: Doesn't meet headless architecture requirements +- **Alternative 3**: Use other headless WordPress starters + - **Rejected**: Less comprehensive features and documentation + +## Consequences +### Positive +- Rapid development start +- Proven, tested codebase +- Comprehensive WordPress integration +- Built-in performance optimizations +- Strong SEO capabilities +- Active community and support + +### Negative +- Dependency on third-party starter +- Potential learning curve for team +- May include features not needed +- Customization required for specific needs + +### Neutral +- Initial codebase size (manageable) +- Documentation dependency + +## Implementation +1. Cloned the next-wp repository +2. Configured for DapFlow branding and requirements +3. Set up WordPress backend integration +4. Deployed to production and staging environments +5. Documented customization and extension points + +## Monitoring +- Monitor starter template updates and security patches +- Track team productivity with the chosen stack +- Measure performance against requirements +- Evaluate need for customizations + +## Related +- **Tasks**: Initial setup and configuration tasks +- **Sessions**: Setup and configuration session +- **PRs**: Initial repository setup + +## Notes +This decision provides a solid foundation that can be extended and customized as DapFlow's requirements evolve. Regular evaluation of the starter template's continued suitability is recommended. diff --git a/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-003-custom-domain-strategy.md b/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-003-custom-domain-strategy.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..55f0e047 --- /dev/null +++ b/.context/decisions/ADR-2024-003-custom-domain-strategy.md @@ -0,0 +1,140 @@ +# Decision Record: Custom Domain Strategy for All Environments + +**Decision ID**: ADR-2024-003 +**Date**: October 6, 2025 +**Author(s)**: Project Lead +**Status**: Accepted + +## Context +DapFlow had three environments (production, staging, development) but only production had a custom domain. The other environments used Vercel's auto-generated URLs, which were: +- Difficult to remember and share +- Not professional for client demonstrations +- Confusing for team collaboration +- Required authentication by default (Vercel preview protection) + +## Decision +Implement custom subdomain strategy for all environments: +- **Production**: `dapflow.com` (main branch) +- **Staging**: `stage.dapflow.com` (staging branch) +- **Development**: `dev.dapflow.com` (develop branch) +- **Feature Previews**: Auto-generated Vercel URLs (feature branches) + +## Rationale + +### Benefits of Custom Domains +1. **Professional Appearance**: Custom domains for client and stakeholder demonstrations +2. **Easy to Remember**: Simple, memorable URLs for team access +3. **Consistent Branding**: All environments use dapflow.com domain +4. **No Authentication Issues**: Custom domains bypass Vercel preview protection +5. **Better Testing**: Easier to test cross-domain features and cookies + +### Domain Naming Strategy +- **`dapflow.com`**: Primary production site +- **`stage.dapflow.com`**: Clear indication of staging environment +- **`dev.dapflow.com`**: Clear indication of development environment + +### Alternative Naming Considered +- **`staging.dapflow.com`**: Too long, "stage" is more concise +- **`preview.dapflow.com`**: Confusing with feature previews +- **`test.dapflow.com`**: Less clear than "dev" for development + +## Alternatives Considered + +### Alternative 1: Keep Vercel Auto-generated URLs +- **Pros**: No DNS configuration needed, zero cost +- **Cons**: Long, difficult URLs; authentication issues; unprofessional +- **Rejected**: Poor user experience for team and clients + +### Alternative 2: Custom Domains Only for Production and Staging +- **Pros**: Fewer DNS records to manage +- **Cons**: Development environment still has authentication issues +- **Rejected**: Development environment is heavily used by team + +### Alternative 3: Separate Root Domains +- **Pros**: Complete separation between environments +- **Cons**: Additional costs, branding confusion, DNS complexity +- **Rejected**: Unnecessary complexity and cost + +## Consequences + +### Positive +- Professional URLs for all environments +- No authentication barriers for team access +- Easy to share with clients and stakeholders +- Consistent branding across all environments +- Better developer experience +- Easier to remember and communicate + +### Negative +- Additional DNS configuration required +- More DNS records to manage +- Potential for DNS propagation delays during setup +- Need to update documentation with new URLs + +### Neutral +- No additional cost (Vercel includes custom domains) +- Minimal ongoing maintenance once configured + +## Implementation + +### DNS Configuration +``` +Type: CNAME +Name: stage +Value: cname.vercel-dns.com + +Type: CNAME +Name: dev +Value: cname.vercel-dns.com +``` + +### Vercel Configuration +1. Added `stage.dapflow.com` assigned to `staging` branch (Preview environment) +2. Added `dev.dapflow.com` assigned to `develop` branch (Preview environment) +3. Disabled preview protection for both staging and development environments +4. Verified DNS propagation and SSL certificate generation + +### Documentation Updates +- Updated `.context/current_state.md` with new URLs +- Updated `.context/quick_reference.md` with environment table +- Updated team workflow documentation +- Communicated changes to team members + +## Monitoring + +### Success Metrics +- [ ] All custom domains resolve correctly +- [x] SSL certificates generated and valid +- [x] No authentication barriers on custom domains +- [ ] Team adoption of new URLs +- [ ] Reduced confusion about environment access + +### Health Checks +- Monitor DNS resolution for all custom domains +- Verify SSL certificate renewal +- Track team usage of custom vs auto-generated URLs +- Monitor for any DNS-related issues + +## Related +- **Tasks**: Environment setup and domain configuration tasks +- **Sessions**: SES-2024-002 (Domain setup session) +- **PRs**: Environment configuration updates + +## Notes + +### DNS Propagation +- Initial DNS propagation took approximately 10 minutes +- All custom domains now resolve correctly +- SSL certificates automatically generated by Vercel + +### Preview Protection +- Disabled preview protection for staging and development +- Feature branches still use auto-generated URLs with protection +- Team members can access all environments without authentication + +### Future Considerations +- Consider adding `api.dapflow.com` if API-specific features needed +- May add `docs.dapflow.com` for documentation site +- Could add `admin.dapflow.com` for administrative interfaces + +This decision significantly improves the developer experience and professional appearance of the DapFlow project across all environments. diff --git a/.context/decisions/ADR-2025-001-gutenberg-block-system.md b/.context/decisions/ADR-2025-001-gutenberg-block-system.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..07291a1d --- /dev/null +++ b/.context/decisions/ADR-2025-001-gutenberg-block-system.md @@ -0,0 +1,398 @@ +# ADR-2025-001: Gutenberg Block System for Custom Sections + +**Status**: Accepted +**Date**: October 6, 2025 +**Author**: AI Assistant (Claude) +**Deciders**: Nikhil (Lead Developer) + +--- + +## Context + +DapFlow is a headless WordPress site built with Next.js 15, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, and brijr/craft. Currently: + +- **Blog posts** render WordPress content as HTML using `dangerouslySetInnerHTML` +- **Pages** also render as HTML, limiting design flexibility +- **Marketing pages** need custom sections (Hero, CTA, Features) that match modern design systems +- **Content editors** need the ability to build pages visually in WordPress without code changes + +### Problem Statement + +WordPress pages currently output raw HTML that doesn't leverage our React component library (shadcn/ui, craft). This means: + +1. No access to our design system components in WordPress editor +2. Can't create flowout.com-style marketing pages in WordPress +3. Content editors can't build custom layouts without developer intervention +4. Styling is inconsistent between blog content and marketing sections + +### Business Goal + +Enable content editors to create beautiful marketing pages (like https://flowout.com) directly in WordPress, while rendering with our Next.js design system on the frontend. + +--- + +## Decision + +We will implement a **bidirectional Gutenberg block system** that: + +1. **Registers custom Gutenberg blocks** in WordPress for each React component (Hero, CTA, Features, etc.) +2. **Extends WordPress REST API** to expose block data as structured JSON (not HTML) +3. **Creates a block renderer** in Next.js that maps block data to React components +4. **Maintains separation** between blog posts (HTML) and marketing pages (blocks) + +### Architecture + +``` +React Component (Prop-Driven) + ↓ +WordPress Gutenberg Block (Editor UI) + ↓ [User edits content] +WordPress Database (Stores as JSON) + ↓ +WordPress REST API (Returns block data) + ↓ +Next.js Block Renderer + ↓ +React Component (Rendered with WordPress data) +``` + +--- + +## Technical Approach + +### 1. WordPress Plugin: `dapflow-blocks` + +**Location**: `/plugin/dapflow-blocks/` + +**Responsibilities**: +- Register custom Gutenberg blocks +- Provide editor UI with InspectorControls +- Extend REST API to expose blocks as JSON +- Handle block validation and sanitization + +**Block Structure**: +``` +/blocks/ + /hero/ + - block.json # Block metadata + - edit.js # Editor UI (React) + - index.js # Registration + - style.scss # Editor styles +``` + +### 2. Next.js Block System + +**Location**: `/lib/blocks/` and `/components/blocks/` + +**Responsibilities**: +- Parse WordPress block JSON +- Map block names to React components +- Render blocks with proper props +- Handle nested blocks and fallbacks + +**Key Files**: +```typescript +// lib/blocks/block-renderer.tsx +export function BlockRenderer({ blocks }: { blocks: Block[] }) + +// lib/blocks/block-registry.ts +export const BLOCK_COMPONENTS = { + 'dapflow/hero': Hero, + 'dapflow/cta': CTA, +} + +// components/blocks/Hero.tsx +export function Hero(props: HeroProps) +``` + +### 3. Component Pattern + +**All React components must be prop-driven**: + +```typescript +// ❌ Hardcoded (Old) +export default function Hero() { + return

Fixed Title

+} + +// ✅ Prop-Driven (New) +interface HeroProps { + title: string; + subtitle: string; +} + +export function Hero({ title, subtitle }: HeroProps) { + return

{title}

+} +``` + +### 4. REST API Extension + +Extend WordPress `/wp/v2/pages` endpoint: + +```php +add_filter('rest_prepare_page', function($response, $post) { + $blocks = parse_blocks($post->post_content); + $response->data['blocks'] = $blocks; + return $response; +}, 10, 2); +``` + +Response includes: +```json +{ + "id": 123, + "title": { "rendered": "About" }, + "content": { "rendered": "
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" }, + "blocks": [ + { + "blockName": "dapflow/hero", + "attrs": { + "title": "Welcome to DapFlow", + "subtitle": "Build amazing experiences" + }, + "innerBlocks": [] + } + ] +} +``` + +--- + +## Alternatives Considered + +### Alternative 1: Hardcode Marketing Pages in Next.js + +**Approach**: Build marketing pages as static Next.js pages, use WordPress only for blog. + +**Pros**: +- Full control over React code +- No WordPress plugin needed +- Simpler architecture + +**Cons**: +- ❌ Content editors can't modify pages +- ❌ Requires developer for every content change +- ❌ Defeats purpose of CMS +- ❌ Doesn't scale with team + +**Rejected**: Doesn't meet business requirement for content editor autonomy. + +--- + +### Alternative 2: Use Page Builder Plugin (e.g., Elementor, Beaver Builder) + +**Approach**: Install a WordPress page builder plugin. + +**Pros**: +- Ready-made solution +- Lots of features + +**Cons**: +- ❌ Generates bloated HTML +- ❌ Doesn't use our design system +- ❌ Inconsistent styling with Next.js +- ❌ Performance overhead +- ❌ Vendor lock-in + +**Rejected**: Doesn't leverage our existing React components and design system. + +--- + +### Alternative 3: Use Headless CMS (Builder.io, Plasmic, etc.) + +**Approach**: Replace WordPress with a headless CMS that has visual editing. + +**Pros**: +- Purpose-built for this use case +- Visual editing for React components + +**Cons**: +- ❌ Requires migration from WordPress +- ❌ Additional cost +- ❌ Learning curve for team +- ❌ Lose WordPress ecosystem +- ❌ Still need blog posts in WordPress + +**Rejected**: Too disruptive, project already uses WordPress successfully for blog. + +--- + +### Alternative 4: ACF Flexible Content + +**Approach**: Use Advanced Custom Fields plugin with Flexible Content layouts. + +**Pros**: +- Simpler than custom blocks +- Widely used pattern + +**Cons**: +- ❌ Requires paid ACF Pro plugin +- ❌ Less intuitive than block editor +- ❌ Doesn't use Gutenberg editor (inconsistent UX) +- ❌ Still need to build all UI + +**Rejected**: Gutenberg is the future of WordPress, ACF is legacy approach. + +--- + +## Decision Rationale + +**Why Custom Gutenberg Blocks?** + +1. ✅ **Leverages existing stack**: Uses our React components, Tailwind, shadcn/ui +2. ✅ **Content editor friendly**: Gutenberg is WordPress's native editor +3. ✅ **Full control**: We control exactly how components render +4. ✅ **Type-safe**: TypeScript throughout the stack +5. ✅ **Performance**: Renders as React components, not bloated HTML +6. ✅ **Scalable**: Easy to add new blocks as needed +7. ✅ **Maintainable**: Clear separation between WordPress (data) and Next.js (presentation) +8. ✅ **Future-proof**: Gutenberg is WordPress's long-term direction + +--- + +## Implementation Strategy + +### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1) +- WordPress plugin infrastructure +- REST API extension +- Next.js block renderer +- Documentation + +### Phase 2: Example Block (Week 2) +- Convert Hero component to prop-driven +- Create WordPress Hero block +- Integration testing + +### Phase 3: Automation (Week 3) +- Block generator CLI +- Developer documentation +- Team training + +### Phase 4: Ongoing +- Add blocks as React components are provided +- ~2-4 hours per block + +--- + +## Consequences + +### Positive + +1. **Content editors** can build marketing pages independently +2. **Consistent design** using our React components +3. **Type-safe** throughout the stack +4. **Reusable** components across pages +5. **Performance** maintained (Server Components) +6. **Flexible** for future requirements + +### Negative + +1. **Initial development time** (~3 weeks) +2. **Custom plugin maintenance** required +3. **Team learning curve** for block development +4. **WordPress dependency** for page content + +### Mitigations + +- Comprehensive documentation reduces learning curve +- CLI tool automates repetitive tasks +- Clear separation allows incremental adoption +- Backward compatibility with HTML rendering + +--- + +## Technical Considerations + +### Type Safety + +```typescript +// lib/wordpress.d.ts - Updated types +export interface Page extends WPEntity { + title: RenderedTitle; + content: RenderedContent; + blocks?: WordPressBlock[]; // NEW +} + +export interface WordPressBlock { + blockName: string; + attrs: Record; + innerBlocks?: WordPressBlock[]; + innerHTML?: string; +} +``` + +### Backward Compatibility + +Pages without blocks continue to render as HTML: + +```tsx +{page.blocks ? ( + +) : ( + +)} +``` + +### Cache Strategy + +Leverage existing Next.js ISR and revalidation: +- Blocks are cached like HTML content +- Webhook revalidation works unchanged +- No performance impact + +### Error Handling + +```tsx +// Unknown blocks render fallback +if (!Component) { + console.warn(`Unknown block: ${block.blockName}`); + return
; +} +``` + +--- + +## Success Metrics + +### Technical Metrics +- ✅ All blocks render correctly on frontend +- ✅ Block editing is intuitive in WordPress +- ✅ Page load time remains < 1.5s +- ✅ Type errors caught at build time +- ✅ Block generator reduces development time to < 1 hour per block + +### Business Metrics +- ✅ Content editors can create pages without developer help +- ✅ New marketing pages can be created in < 1 day +- ✅ Design consistency maintained across site +- ✅ Team satisfaction with editing experience + +--- + +## References + +- [Gutenberg Block API](https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/reference-guides/block-api/) +- [Next.js 15 Documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs) +- [WordPress REST API](https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/) +- [Project Roadmap](../roadmap.md) +- [Implementation Details](../implementation_details.md) + +--- + +## Version History + +| Version | Date | Author | Changes | +|---------|------|--------|---------| +| 1.0 | 2025-10-06 | AI Assistant | Initial ADR created | + +--- + +## Approval + +- [x] Technical approach validated +- [x] Alternatives considered +- [x] Implementation plan defined +- [x] Timeline agreed upon +- [ ] Stakeholder approval pending + diff --git a/.context/decisions/TEMPLATE.md b/.context/decisions/TEMPLATE.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2099567d --- /dev/null +++ b/.context/decisions/TEMPLATE.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +# Decision Record Template + +**Decision ID**: [ADR-YYYY-XXX] +**Date**: [Date] +**Author(s)**: [Name(s)] +**Status**: [Proposed/Accepted/Rejected/Superseded] + +## Context +[Describe the context and problem statement that led to this decision] + +## Decision +[State the decision that was made] + +## Rationale +[Explain the reasoning behind the decision, including alternatives considered] + +## Alternatives Considered +- **Alternative 1**: [Description and why it was rejected] +- **Alternative 2**: [Description and why it was rejected] +- **Alternative 3**: [Description and why it was rejected] + +## Consequences +### Positive +- [Positive consequence 1] +- [Positive consequence 2] + +### Negative +- [Negative consequence 1] +- [Negative consequence 2] + +### Neutral +- [Neutral consequence 1] + +## Implementation +[Describe how this decision will be implemented] + +## Monitoring +[How will the success/failure of this decision be monitored?] + +## Related +- **Tasks**: [Task IDs] +- **Sessions**: [Session IDs] +- **PRs**: [Pull Request URLs] + +## Notes +[Additional notes and context] diff --git a/.context/features/dynamic_menus.md b/.context/features/dynamic_menus.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d4d1ace9 --- /dev/null +++ b/.context/features/dynamic_menus.md @@ -0,0 +1,359 @@ +# Dynamic WordPress Menu System + +**Feature Version**: 1.0.0 +**Implementation Date**: October 6, 2025 +**Status**: ✅ Implemented, Pending Deployment +**Owner**: DapFlow Team + +--- + +## Feature Specification + +### Purpose +Enable dynamic header navigation that pulls menu data from WordPress backend, allowing non-technical users to manage site navigation through the WordPress admin interface. + +### Goals +1. ✅ WordPress admin can create/edit menus without code changes +2. ✅ Support nested dropdown menus +3. ✅ Mobile-responsive with slide-out menu +4. ✅ Integrate with existing design system (Tailwind, shadcn/ui) +5. ✅ Type-safe with TypeScript +6. ✅ Server-side rendering for SEO and performance + +--- + +## Technical Architecture + +### Component Structure + +``` +┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ WordPress Admin (Menu Builder) │ +│ - Create menus │ +│ - Organize items │ +│ - Nest items for dropdowns │ +└──────────────┬──────────────────────────┘ + │ + ▼ +┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ WordPress REST API Extension │ +│ (class-menu-api.php) │ +│ - /wp-json/wp/v2/menus/{slug} │ +│ - Returns hierarchical menu data │ +└──────────────┬──────────────────────────┘ + │ + ▼ +┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ Next.js API Client │ +│ (lib/wordpress-menu.ts) │ +│ - getPrimaryMenu() │ +│ - buildMenuTree() │ +│ - Caching: 1 hour │ +└──────────────┬──────────────────────────┘ + │ + ▼ +┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ Server Component │ +│ (components/nav/dynamic-header.tsx) │ +│ - Fetches menu data │ +│ - Passes to client component │ +└──────────────┬──────────────────────────┘ + │ + ▼ +┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ Client Component │ +│ (components/nav/header.tsx) │ +│ - Renders navigation │ +│ - Handles interactions (mobile, dropdown)│ +│ - Uses Headless UI │ +└─────────────────────────────────────────┘ +``` + +--- + +## Implementation Details + +### WordPress Plugin Extension + +**File**: `plugin/dapflow-blocks/includes/class-menu-api.php` + +**Endpoints**: +- `GET /wp-json/wp/v2/menus` - List all menus +- `GET /wp-json/wp/v2/menus/{slug}` - Get menu by slug +- `GET /wp-json/wp/v2/menus/id/{id}` - Get menu by ID + +**Response Format**: +```php +[ + 'id' => 1, + 'name' => 'Primary Menu', + 'slug' => 'primary', + 'items' => [ + [ + 'id' => 123, + 'title' => 'Home', + 'url' => 'https://dapflow.com', + 'target' => '_self', + 'parent' => 0, + 'children' => [], + 'description' => '', + 'icon' => '', + 'order' => 1, + ] + ] +] +``` + +### Next.js Menu Client + +**File**: `lib/wordpress-menu.ts` + +**Functions**: +- `getMenu(slug)` - Fetch any menu by slug +- `getPrimaryMenu()` - Fetch primary navigation +- `getFooterMenu()` - Fetch footer menu +- `buildMenuTree(items)` - Convert flat array to hierarchical tree + +**Caching**: 1 hour via Next.js `revalidate` + +### Header Components + +**Server Component**: `components/nav/dynamic-header.tsx` +- Fetches menu data +- Passes to client component +- No interactivity needed here + +**Client Component**: `components/nav/header.tsx` +- Renders navigation UI +- Handles state (mobile menu open/close) +- Implements Headless UI components: + - `Popover` for desktop dropdowns + - `Dialog` for mobile slide-out menu + - `Disclosure` for mobile dropdowns + +--- + +## UI/UX Design + +### Desktop Header +- Logo on left +- Menu items in center +- Theme toggle on right +- Dropdown menus with smooth transitions +- Hover states with color changes + +### Mobile Header +- Hamburger menu button +- Slide-out panel from right +- Collapsible dropdowns +- Full-height overlay +- Close button + +### Design System Integration +- **Tailwind CSS**: All styling +- **Headless UI**: Accessible components +- **craft**: Layout containers (Section, Container) +- **Theme**: Respects light/dark mode + +--- + +## Menu Structure in WordPress + +### Simple Menu (No Dropdowns) +``` +- Home +- About +- Blog +- Contact +``` + +### Menu with Dropdowns +``` +- Home +- Products ▼ + - Analytics + - Security + - Integrations +- Features +- Company ▼ + - About Us + - Careers + - Contact +``` + +### How to Create Dropdown +1. Add parent item (e.g., "Products") +2. Add child items (e.g., "Analytics") +3. **Drag child item to the right** to nest under parent +4. Child items will appear in dropdown + +--- + +## Type Definitions + +```typescript +interface MenuItem { + id: number + title: string + url: string + target: '_self' | '_blank' + classes: string[] + children?: MenuItem[] + icon?: string + description?: string +} + +interface Menu { + id: number + name: string + slug: string + items: MenuItem[] +} +``` + +--- + +## Caching Strategy + +### Next.js (Frontend) +- **Revalidate**: Every 1 hour (3600 seconds) +- **Strategy**: Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) +- **Cache**: Server-side fetch cache + +### Invalidation +Menus update automatically after 1 hour, or: +1. Use Next.js revalidate API: `/api/revalidate?secret=...` +2. Deploy new build +3. Clear Next.js cache manually + +--- + +## Performance + +- **Initial Load**: Menu fetched on server-side (no client delay) +- **Subsequent Loads**: Cached for 1 hour +- **Bundle Size**: ~15KB (Headless UI + icons) +- **Interactive**: Only mobile menu and dropdowns use client JS + +--- + +## Accessibility + +✅ **Keyboard Navigation**: Full keyboard support via Headless UI +✅ **Screen Readers**: Proper ARIA labels and roles +✅ **Focus Management**: Automatic focus handling +✅ **Mobile**: Touch-friendly tap targets +✅ **Semantic HTML**: Proper `