TASKS 13 UI UX Refinement & Reporting - RadLeoOFC/laravel-admin-panel GitHub Wiki

Report on UI/UX Refinement & Reporting

Objective

The goal of this task was to improve the UI/UX of the admin panel by enhancing the layout, fixing issues related to the dropdown menu in the navbar, and ensuring that all interactive elements work as expected.

1. Bootstrap Integration

To improve the styling and layout, Bootstrap was integrated into the project. This was done using CDN in the main layout file.

Screenshot of the browser's developer tools showing that Bootstrap is correctly loaded.

browser's developer tools showing that Bootstrap is correctly loaded

2. Blade Layout Enhancements

A new layout file (admin.blade.php) was created to structure the admin panel, making use of Bootstrap grid for better organization.

Screenshot of the admin panel's base template with a structured layout.

the admin panel's base template with a structured layout

Additionally, partials were implemented for modularity:

  • header.blade.php - Contains the navbar.
  • sidebar.blade.php - Displays the admin menu.
  • footer.blade.php - Includes the page footer.

Screenshot showing the sidebar navigation menu with links.

Sidebar navigation menu

3. Reporting System Implementation

A new reporting page was added to display active memberships and desk assignments, allowing filtering by date.

3.1. Backend Implementation

  • A new route (/admin/reports) was added.
  • A ReportController was created to fetch membership data.
  • The data retrieval logic ensures that only active memberships within a selected date range are shown.

3.2. Frontend Implementation

  • A new Blade template (index.blade.php) was created for the report view.
  • A date filter was added to select specific months.

Screenshot of the report page displaying filtered memberships.

Reports without filtration

4. Final Testing

  • Verified that the filtering works correctly.
  • Checked the responsive design of the admin panel.
  • Ensured smooth navigation between sections.

Screenshot of the final implementation showing the working reporting system.

Reports with February filtration

Reports with March filtration

5. GitHub Commit

After successful testing, changes were committed to GitHub with the message:

git add .

git commit -m "Improved UI for memberships and added basic reporting"

git push origin develop

Screenshot of the GitHub commit log confirming the changes were pushed.

github-commit

Conclusion

UI/UX Improvements

  • The admin panel is now more structured and user-friendly.
  • Bootstrap was used for a modern and responsive design.
  • Blade components (header, sidebar, footer) help maintain clean and manageable code.

Reporting System

  • A new report page was added to track active memberships and desk usage.
  • A date filter allows administrators to view data for specific months.
  • The report is clear and easy to read.

The project successfully improved the admin panel and reporting system, making management more efficient and user-friendly.