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Sidebar

Overview

The Sidebar component in React is designed to provide a consistent navigation experience across the application. It dynamically adjusts its content based on the user’s role (admin or regular user).

Structure

  • Logo: Displays at the top, linked to the home route.
  • Navigation Links: Adjusts based on the user role.
    • For Admins: Links to Dashboard, All Users, See Invoices, and Logout.
    • For Regular Users: Links to Dashboard, Profile, Invoices, and Logout.
  • Logout Functionality: Clears the user context and local storage to log out the user.

Key Features

  1. Contextual Navigation: Displays different navigation options based on the user’s role.
  2. Responsive Design: The component is styled to be responsive to different screen sizes.
  3. Accessibility: Includes accessible icons and link descriptions.

Implementation Details

  • Utilizes MDBIcon from mdb-react-ui-kit for icons.
  • Uses NavLink from react-router-dom for navigation, with active class styling for the current page.
  • Context API (UserContext) manages user authentication and role-based access.

Usage

Place the Sidebar component within the layout where consistent navigation is needed, typically alongside the main content area.

Customization

  • Modify link paths and labels in the component to match the application’s routing structure.
  • Update CSS styles in Sidebar.css for branding or layout changes.

Future Enhancements

  • Introduce dynamic menu items based on user permissions.
  • Implement a collapsible menu for smaller screens.
  • Add tooltips or descriptive text for improved accessibility.

This documentation provides a clear understanding of the Sidebar component’s functionality, structure, and potential areas for customization or improvement.