What Architecture is Affected by this Feature

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 106 views

What Architecture is Affected by this Feature

The addition of a color palette will primarily impact the frontend/visual architecture of our application. This feature will involve changes to the visual aspects of our application, including the use of colors in various components and pages.

Feature Requirements

To implement the color palette feature, we need to create a new file called utils/colors.ts. This file will contain a variable called COLOURS that will store the different color properties. The properties that we will need to include in the COLOURS variable are:

primary: The main color of our application
primaryDark: A darker version of the primary color
primaryLight: A lighter version of the primary color
secondary: A secondary color used in our application
secondaryDark: A darker version of the secondary color
secondaryLight: A lighter version of the secondary color
accent: An accent color used to draw attention
background: The background color of our application
backgroundDark: A darker version of the background color
backgroundLight: A lighter version of the background color
textPrimary: The primary text color
textSecondary: The secondary text color
textLight: A lighter version of the text color
success: The color used for success messages
warning: The color used for warning messages
error: The color used for error messages
info: The color used for info messages
border: The color used for borders
shadow: The color used for shadow effects

We will also need to update other pages and components to use the color palette. This will involve replacing any hardcoded color values with references to the COLOURS variable.

Visual Requirements

To ensure that the color palette is used consistently throughout our application, we have the following visual requirements:

All pages should use the color palette
The color palette should be used consistently across all components and pages

Affected Files

The following files will be affected by this feature:

All app pages
Most component files
utils/colors.ts

Reference Images

We will not be including any reference images for this feature.

Creating the Color Palette File

To create the color palette file, we will need to create a new file called utils/colors.ts. This file will contain the COLOURS variable that will store the different color properties.

// utils/colors.ts
export const COLOURS = {
  primary: '#333',
  primaryDark: '#444',
  primaryLight: '#222',
  secondary: '#666',
  secondaryDark: '#777',
  secondaryLight: '#555',
  accent: '#f00',
  background: '#fff',
  backgroundDark: '#333',
  backgroundLight: '#999',
  textPrimary: '#333',
  textSecondary: '#666',
  textLight: '#999',
  success: '#0f0',
  warning: '#ff0',
  error: '#f00',
  info: '#00f',
  border: '#ddd',
  shadow: '#333',
};

Updating Pages and Components

To update pages and components to use the color palette, we will need to replace any hardcoded color values with references to the COLOURS variable.

For example, if we have a component that uses the following hardcoded color values:

// component.ts
export const Component = () => {
  return (
    <div style={{ backgroundColor: '#333', color: '#fff' }}>
      <p>Some text</p>
    </div>
  );
};

We can update it to use the color palette as follows:

// component.ts
import { COLOURS } from '../utils/colors';

export const Component = () => {
  return (
    <div style={{ backgroundColor: COLOURS.background, color: COLOURS.textPrimary }}>
      <p>Some text</p>
    </div>
  );
};

Consistency and Best Practices

To ensure consistency and best practices, we will need to follow these guidelines:

Use the color property instead of colour to keep it consistent with library usage.
Use the COLOURS variable to reference color values instead of hardcoded values.
Use the color palette consistently across all components and pages.

Q: What is the purpose of adding a color palette to our application?

A: The purpose of adding a color palette is to enhance the visual experience of our application. A color palette provides a consistent and cohesive look and feel across all components and pages, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the application.

Q: Why is it important to use a consistent color palette?

A: Using a consistent color palette is important because it helps to create a cohesive and recognizable brand identity. It also makes it easier for users to understand the application's layout and functionality, reducing the likelihood of confusion and errors.

Q: What are the benefits of using a color palette?

A: The benefits of using a color palette include:

Improved visual consistency across all components and pages
Enhanced brand identity and recognition
Easier navigation and understanding of the application
Reduced likelihood of confusion and errors
Improved user experience

Q: How do I create a color palette for my application?

A: To create a color palette, you will need to define a set of colors that will be used consistently across all components and pages. This can be done by creating a new file called utils/colors.ts and defining a variable called COLOURS that stores the different color properties.

Q: What are the different color properties that I should include in my color palette?

A: The different color properties that you should include in your color palette include:

Primary color
Primary dark color
Primary light color
Secondary color
Secondary dark color
Secondary light color
Accent color
Background color
Background dark color
Background light color
Text primary color
Text secondary color
Text light color
Success color
Warning color
Error color
Info color
Border color
Shadow color

Q: How do I update my pages and components to use the color palette?

A: To update your pages and components to use the color palette, you will need to replace any hardcoded color values with references to the COLOURS variable. This can be done by importing the COLOURS variable and using it to reference color values instead of hardcoded values.

Q: What are some best practices for using a color palette?

A: Some best practices for using a color palette include:

Using the color property instead of colour to keep it consistent with library usage
Using the COLOURS variable to reference color values instead of hardcoded values
Using the color palette consistently across all components and pages
Avoiding the use of too many colors in the palette
Using a consistent naming convention for color properties

Q: How do I ensure that my color palette is consistent across all components and pages?

A: To ensure that your color palette is consistent across all components and pages, you can use a combination of the following strategies:

Use a consistent naming convention for color properties
Use the COLOURS variable to reference color values instead of hardcoded values
Use a color palette generator tool to help you create a consistent color palette
Review and test your application regularly to ensure that the color palette is being used consistently

Q: What are some common mistakes to avoid when using a color palette?

A: Some common mistakes to avoid when using a color palette include:

Using too many colors in the palette
Not using a consistent naming convention for color properties
Not using the COLOURS variable to reference color values instead of hardcoded values
Not reviewing and testing the application regularly to ensure that the color palette is being used consistently
Not using a color palette generator tool to help you create a consistent color palette