Implement Search-Bar

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User Story: Event Search Bar

Title:

Event Search Bar

Description:

As a user looking for specific events, I want to use a search bar to quickly find events by entering keywords, so that I can easily discover events that match my interests without having to browse through all available options.

Acceptance Criteria:

1. Search Bar Accessibility:

   • The search bar should be prominently displayed on the homepage and within the events section, making it easily accessible to users at all times.
   • The search bar should include placeholder text (e.g., "Search events by name, category, or location") to guide users on how to use it.

2. Search Functionality:

   • The search bar should allow users to enter keywords related to event titles, categories, locations, dates, or organizers.
   • The platform should support partial matches and suggest relevant events as the user types (autocomplete feature).
   • The search should handle common misspellings and suggest corrections or related terms.

3. Filter and Sort Options:

   • After performing a search, users should have options to filter results by date, location, category, or price (e.g., free or paid events).
   • Users should also be able to sort search results by relevance, date, popularity, or distance from their current location.

4. Search Results Display:

   • Search results should be displayed in a clear, organized list with key event details, such as title, date, location, and a brief description.
   • Each result should be clickable, taking the user to the full event details page.

5. Advanced Search (Optional):

   • Provide an option for users to perform an advanced search, where they can combine multiple filters or search criteria (e.g., searching for events by a specific organizer within a certain date range).

6. Error Handling:

   • If no results are found, the platform should display a user-friendly message (e.g., "No events found matching your search criteria") and suggest alternative keywords or filters.
   • The search bar should be responsive and handle errors gracefully, such as slow internet connections or timeouts.

7. Search History and Suggestions:

   • Users should have the option to view their recent searches and select from them if desired.
   • The platform should provide search suggestions based on popular or trending events.

8. Performance Optimization:

   • The search functionality should be optimized for speed, delivering relevant results quickly even with a large database of events.
   • The search algorithm should be refined to prioritize the most relevant results based on the entered keywords and filters.

Definition of Done:

• The search bar is fully implemented and accessible from the homepage and events section.
• The search functionality correctly returns relevant events based on user-entered keywords and supports filtering and sorting of results.
• Search results are displayed in an organized manner, with each result linking to the full event details.
• The feature is optimized for performance, ensuring quick and accurate search results.
• The search bar is thoroughly tested, with no critical bugs, and is fully documented.

Additional Notes:

• Priority: High
• Estimated Effort: 5 story points
• Dependencies: Event database, search algorithms, user interface design.
• Technical Considerations: Implement efficient search indexing, support for real-time suggestions, and ensure compatibility across devices.