UI Development Assignments

Building Alternative Interfaces for FastOpp

Create Modern UIs with React, Flutter, Vue, and More

Assignment Overview

What You'll Build

Alternative conversation browsers using different UI frameworks
Custom organization systems tailored to specific use cases
Mobile-first interfaces for on-the-go access
Collaborative workspaces for team environments
Specialized dashboards for different business needs

The Challenge

Beyond the Default UI

The current FastOpp system provides a solid foundation with: - FastAPI backend with comprehensive APIs - Business context integration (clients, projects, folders) - Advanced search capabilities (hybrid search, filtering) - Authentication system with user management

Your mission: Create better, more specialized UIs that leverage these APIs.

Assignment Structure

5 UI Development Tracks

React Modern UI - Component-based conversation management
Flutter Web App - Cross-platform responsive design
Vue.js Dashboard - Lightweight, reactive interface
Mobile-First Design - Touch-optimized conversation browser
Collaborative Workspace - Real-time team collaboration features

Prerequisites

What You Need

Basic understanding of the FastOpp API structure
Familiarity with your chosen UI framework
Understanding of REST APIs and authentication
Design thinking for user experience
Problem-solving mindset for unique use cases

Learning Objectives

Skills You'll Develop

API Integration - Connect frontend to FastAPI backend
State Management - Handle complex conversation data
User Experience Design - Create intuitive interfaces
Responsive Design - Build for multiple screen sizes
Performance Optimization - Efficient data loading and rendering

Assignment Framework

Each Assignment Includes

Problem Statement - Specific UI challenge to solve
API Requirements - Which endpoints you'll need
Design Specifications - UI/UX requirements
Technical Requirements - Framework and tools
Success Criteria - How to measure completion
Bonus Challenges - Advanced features to implement

Getting Started

First Steps

Explore the API - Test endpoints with Postman/curl
Choose your track - Pick the UI framework you want to learn
Set up your environment - Install tools and dependencies
Study the data models - Understand conversation structure
Start with wireframes - Plan your interface before coding

API Endpoints Overview

Core Endpoints You'll Use

GET /api/conversations          # List all conversations
GET /api/folders               # List conversation folders
GET /api/clients               # List clients
GET /api/projects              # List projects
GET /api/search                # Hybrid search conversations
POST /api/conversations        # Create new conversation
PUT /api/conversations/{id}    # Update conversation
DELETE /api/conversations/{id} # Delete conversation

Authentication

How to Authenticate

// Include JWT token in requests
const headers = {
  'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`,
  'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

// Login endpoint
POST /api/auth/login
{
  "username": "your_username",
  "password": "your_password"
}

Data Models

Key Data Structures

interface Conversation {
  id: string;
  title: string;
  folder_id?: string;
  created_at: string;
  updated_at: string;
  is_active: boolean;
}

interface Folder {
  id: string;
  name: string;
  project_id?: string;
  parent_folder_id?: string;
  description?: string;
}

interface Client {
  id: string;
  name: string;
  company: string;
  email: string;
  industry: string;
}

Design Principles

UI/UX Guidelines

Mobile-first approach - Design for small screens first
Accessibility - Follow WCAG guidelines
Performance - Optimize for fast loading
Consistency - Maintain design system
Intuitive navigation - Easy to find and organize conversations

Success Metrics

How to Measure Success

Functionality - All required features work correctly
Performance - Fast loading and smooth interactions
Usability - Intuitive and easy to use
Responsiveness - Works on all screen sizes
Code Quality - Clean, maintainable code

Next Steps

Choose Your Track

React Modern UI - For component-based development
Flutter Web App - For cross-platform solutions
Vue.js Dashboard - For lightweight applications
Mobile-First Design - For touch interfaces
Collaborative Workspace - For team features

Each track has detailed assignments and examples!

Let's Build Something Amazing!

Ready to Start?

The best way to learn is by building!

Pick your track and start creating interfaces that go beyond what's possible with generic AI chat tools.

Let's create the future of conversation management! 🚀