Frontend Implementation for Drag-and-Drop Menu Editor #34
Description
Frontend Implementation for Drag-and-Drop Menu Editor
Overview
Create an intuitive drag-and-drop menu editor interface that allows restaurant admins to visually design and organize their menus. The interface will feature a split-screen design with a live preview on the left and draggable sections/items management on the right.
Requirements
Split-Screen Interface
- Left Panel: Live menu preview showing how the menu will appear to customers
- Right Panel: Management interface with draggable sections and items
- Responsive Design: Adapt to different screen sizes while maintaining usability
Live Preview Panel
- Real-time Updates: Preview updates immediately as changes are made
- Customer View: Shows menu exactly as customers will see it
- Section Display: Clear visual separation between menu sections
- Item Display: Show dishes/bundles with names, descriptions, and prices
Management Panel
- Section Management: Create, edit, delete, and reorder menu sections
- Item Management: Add, remove, and reorder items within sections
- Drag-and-Drop: Intuitive dragging for reordering sections and items
- Quick Actions: Easy access to common operations like edit, delete, duplicate
Drag-and-Drop Functionality
- Section Reordering: Drag sections to change their order in the menu
- Item Reordering: Drag items within and between sections
- Visual Feedback: Clear indicators during drag operations
- Drop Zones: Clearly marked areas where items can be dropped
- Undo/Redo: Support for undoing drag operations
Editor Features
- Section Creation: Add new sections with custom names and descriptions
- Item Assignment: Assign dishes/bundles to sections from available options
- Bulk Operations: Select multiple items for batch operations
- Search and Filter: Find specific dishes/bundles to add to menu
- Save States: Auto-save and manual save options
User Experience
- Intuitive Controls: Clear, easy-to-understand interface elements
- Loading States: Show progress during save operations
- Error Handling: Graceful handling of network issues and validation errors
- Confirmation Dialogs: Prevent accidental deletions or major changes
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Support for common operations via keyboard
Performance and Accessibility
- Smooth Interactions: Responsive drag-and-drop with good performance
- Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
- Touch Support: Works well on tablets and touch devices
- Browser Compatibility: Consistent experience across modern browsers
Success Criteria
- Admins can easily create and organize menu sections
- Drag-and-drop functionality works smoothly for reordering
- Live preview accurately reflects menu changes in real-time
- Interface is intuitive for non-technical restaurant staff
- All accessibility standards are met
- Performance remains good even with large menus
- Changes are saved reliably with proper error handling
Dependencies
- Backend menu editor API and models
- Existing admin interface framework
- Drag-and-drop JavaScript library or custom implementation
Related Issues
- Depends on backend menu editor implementation
- Part of the broader menu management system