Widget Book for Pactus GUI

Welcome to the Widget Book for Pactus GUI! This project serves as a dedicated library of reusable widgets designed specifically for use within the Pactus GUI—a graphical interface built for interacting with the Pactus blockchain.

About the Widget Book

The Widget Book provides a centralized environment to:

• Explore: View and interact with widgets in isolation.
• Document: Maintain clear and consistent documentation for each widget, making it easier to understand their purpose, usage, and customization options.
• Test: Validate the appearance and behavior of widgets across different states, configurations, and themes.
• Collaborate: Facilitate a shared understanding within the development team by presenting widgets in a standardized format.

Benefits to Pactus GUI Development

1. Enhanced Consistency:

   • Ensures that the widgets used across Pactus GUI adhere to a uniform design language.
   • Reduces inconsistencies in user interface elements.

2. Increased Reusability:

   • Widgets developed in this library can be reused across multiple screens and features of Pactus GUI.
   • Promotes modular and maintainable code.

3. Improved Collaboration:

   • Simplifies communication between developers, designers, and stakeholders by offering a visual reference for components.
   • Streamlines the feedback process.

4. Streamlined Development Process:

   • Accelerates UI development by offering ready-to-use, thoroughly tested components.
   • Enables parallel development by allowing developers to work on widgets independently from the main application.

Key Features

• Component Showcase: View widgets with real data or mock data.
• Theme Support: Test widgets in light, dark, or custom themes to ensure compatibility.
• State Management: Validate widgets in various states (e.g., loading, error, success).
• Documentation Integration: Embedded markdown or inline documentation for each widget.
• Interactive Customization: Modify widget properties on the fly to observe real-time changes.

How to Use

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Install Dependencies:

   flutter pub get

3. Run the Widget Book:

   flutter run

4. Navigate Through Widgets:

   • Use the navigation panel to explore different widgets.
   • Interact with customization options to tailor the widget behavior.

Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions from the entire Pactus GUI development team. To contribute:

• Follow the coding standards defined for Pactus GUI.
• Document your widgets thoroughly.
• Ensure your widgets are compatible with all supported themes and states.
• Write tests where applicable.

For detailed guidelines, refer to our CONTRIBUTING.md file.

Future Enhancements

• Automated Visual Regression Testing: To catch UI discrepancies early.
• Widget Performance Benchmarks: Measure and optimize widget rendering times.
• Improved Search Functionality: Quickly locate widgets by name or tag.