tercul-frontend/DASHBOARD-NEXT-STEPS.md

Dashboard Implementation: Next Steps

This document outlines the immediate next steps for implementing the dashboard and editorial features, with specific code-level tasks.

Immediate Tasks (High Priority)

1. Complete Blog Management

• Implement /dashboard/blog/edit/:id route and page
  • Create BlogEdit.tsx component with form for editing existing posts
  • Add API endpoint for updating blog posts
  • Add tag management interface for existing posts
• Implement status management (draft/published/scheduled)
• Add pagination and additional filters to blog listing
• Create stats visualization for blog performance

2. Works Management

• Create WorksManagement.tsx component for /dashboard/works route
  • Table view with sorting and filtering
  • Status indicators (published/draft)
  • Quick actions (view, edit, delete)
• Implement WorkEditor.tsx component for creating/editing works
  • Multi-step form for work details
  • Text content editor with line numbering
  • Author selection interface
  • Tag management
  • Work status management
• Add API endpoints for work CRUD operations from dashboard

3. Author Management

• Create AuthorManagement.tsx component for /dashboard/authors route
  • Table view with search and filters
  • Quick actions menu
  • Stats overview (works count, reader engagement)
• Implement AuthorEditor.tsx for creating/editing authors
  • Author details form
  • Timeline event management interface
  • Related works selection
  • Author image upload
• Add API endpoints for author CRUD operations

4. Comments & Moderation

• Create CommentsManagement.tsx for /dashboard/comments route
  • List view with content preview
  • Filter by entity type (work, blog post, etc.)
  • Moderation actions (approve, reject, delete)
  • Bulk actions
• Implement comment reply interface
• Add user blocking functionality
• Create API endpoints for comment moderation

5. Annotations Management

• Create AnnotationsManagement.tsx for /dashboard/annotations route
  • Moderation queue for new annotations
  • Filter by work, type, and user
  • Context view showing surrounding text
  • Editing interface with formatting options
• Add official/editorial annotation creation tool
• Implement API endpoints for annotation approval/rejection

Technical Improvements

1. Dashboard Layout Enhancements

• Add breadcrumb navigation
• Implement collapsible sidebar for better mobile experience
• Create dashboard-specific header with actions menu
• Add keyboard shortcuts for common actions

2. Form Components

• Create reusable rich text editor component
• Build custom form layouts for complex forms
• Add form validation visualizations
• Implement auto-save functionality for long forms

3. Authentication & Permissions

• Enhance useAuth hook with more granular permissions
• Add protection for all dashboard routes
• Implement visibility controls based on user role
• Add audit logging for sensitive operations

Implementation Plan

Week 1: Blog Management

• Day 1-2: Complete blog editor and update functionality
• Day 3: Implement blog post status management
• Day 4-5: Add performance metrics and stats

Week 2: Works Management

• Day 1-2: Create works listing interface
• Day 3-5: Implement work editor with all required functionality

Week 3: Author & Comments Management

• Day 1-2: Build author management interface
• Day 3-5: Implement comments moderation tools

Week 4: Annotations & Technical Improvements

• Day 1-2: Create annotations management interface
• Day 3-5: Focus on UI/UX improvements and technical debt