Implemented a comprehensive unified wizard system to consolidate all "add new content"
actions into a single, intuitive, step-by-step guided experience based on Jobs To Be Done
(JTBD) methodology.
## What's New
### Core Components
- **UnifiedAddWizard**: Main orchestrator component that routes to specific wizards
- **ItemTypeSelector**: Beautiful visual card-based selection for 9 content types
- **9 Individual Wizards**: Step-by-step flows for each content type
### Priority Implementations (P0)
1. **SalesEntryWizard** ⭐ (MOST CRITICAL)
- Manual entry with dynamic product lists and auto-calculated totals
- File upload placeholder for CSV/Excel bulk import
- Critical for small bakeries without POS systems
2. **InventoryWizard**
- Type selection (ingredient vs finished product)
- Context-aware forms based on inventory type
- Optional initial lot entry
### Placeholder Wizards (P1/P2)
- Customer Order, Supplier, Recipe, Customer, Quality Template, Equipment, Team Member
- Proper structure in place for incremental enhancement
### Dashboard Integration
- Added prominent "Agregar" button in dashboard header
- Opens wizard modal with visual type selection
- Auto-refreshes dashboard after wizard completion
### Design Highlights
- Mobile-first responsive design (full-screen on mobile, modal on desktop)
- Touch-friendly with 44px+ touch targets
- Follows existing color system and design tokens
- Progressive disclosure to reduce cognitive load
- Accessibility-compliant (WCAG AA)
## Documentation
Created comprehensive documentation:
- `JTBD_UNIFIED_ADD_WIZARD.md` - Full JTBD analysis and research
- `WIZARD_ARCHITECTURE_DESIGN.md` - Technical design and specifications
- `UNIFIED_WIZARD_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md` - Implementation guide
## Files Changed
- New: `frontend/src/components/domain/unified-wizard/` (15 new files)
- Modified: `frontend/src/pages/app/DashboardPage.tsx` (added wizard integration)
## Next Steps
- [ ] Connect wizards to real API endpoints (currently mock/placeholder)
- [ ] Implement full CSV upload for sales entry
- [ ] Add comprehensive form validation
- [ ] Enhance P1 priority wizards based on user feedback
## JTBD Alignment
Main Job: "When I need to expand or update my bakery operations, I want to quickly add
new resources to my management system, so I can keep my business running smoothly."
Key insights applied:
- Prioritized sales entry (most bakeries lack POS)
- Mobile-first (bakery owners are on their feet)
- Progressive disclosure (reduce overwhelm)
- Forgiving interactions (can go back, save drafts)
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Unified Add Wizard: Architecture & Component Design
🏗️ Component Hierarchy
UnifiedAddWizard (Main Orchestrator)
│
├── 📱 WizardContainer (Mobile-responsive wrapper)
│ │
│ ├── WizardHeader (Progress, close button)
│ │
│ ├── WizardContent (Scrollable main area)
│ │ │
│ │ ├── Step 0: ItemTypeSelector ⭐ (What do you want to add?)
│ │ │ └── 9 visual cards with icons
│ │ │
│ │ ├── Step 1+: Specific Wizards (Conditionally rendered)
│ │ │
│ │ ├── InventoryWizard
│ │ │ ├── Step 1: Type Selection (Ingredient vs Finished Product)
│ │ │ ├── Step 2: Core Details Form
│ │ │ └── Step 3: Initial Lot(s) Entry
│ │ │
│ │ ├── SupplierWizard (reuse existing)
│ │ │ ├── Step 1: Supplier Information
│ │ │ ├── Step 2: Ingredients & Pricing
│ │ │ └── Step 3: Review & Submit
│ │ │
│ │ ├── RecipeWizard (reuse existing)
│ │ │ ├── Step 1: Recipe Details
│ │ │ ├── Step 2: Ingredients Selection
│ │ │ ├── Step 3: Quality Templates
│ │ │ └── Step 4: Review
│ │ │
│ │ ├── EquipmentWizard
│ │ │ ├── Step 1: Equipment Type & Details
│ │ │ └── Step 2: Maintenance Schedule
│ │ │
│ │ ├── QualityTemplateWizard
│ │ │ ├── Step 1: Template Info
│ │ │ └── Step 2: Quality Checkpoints
│ │ │
│ │ ├── CustomerOrderWizard
│ │ │ ├── Step 1: Customer Selection/Creation
│ │ │ ├── Step 2: Order Items
│ │ │ └── Step 3: Delivery & Payment
│ │ │
│ │ ├── CustomerWizard
│ │ │ ├── Step 1: Customer Details
│ │ │ └── Step 2: Preferences & Terms
│ │ │
│ │ ├── TeamMemberWizard
│ │ │ ├── Step 1: Personal Details
│ │ │ └── Step 2: Role & Permissions
│ │ │
│ │ └── SalesEntryWizard ⭐⭐⭐ (CRITICAL)
│ │ ├── Step 1: Entry Method (Manual vs Upload)
│ │ ├── Step 2a: Manual Entry Form (if manual)
│ │ ├── Step 2b: File Upload & Mapping (if upload)
│ │ └── Step 3: Review & Confirm
│ │
│ └── WizardFooter (Actions: Back, Next, Submit)
│
└── WizardState (Context/hook for state management)
├── currentStep
├── selectedItemType
├── formData
├── validationErrors
└── draftSaving
🎨 UI/UX Design Specifications
Mobile-First Responsive Behavior
| Breakpoint | Behavior | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| < 640px (Mobile) | Full-screen modal | Vertical stack, bottom buttons |
| 640-1024px (Tablet) | Centered modal (90% width) | Side-by-side where space allows |
| > 1024px (Desktop) | Drawer-style slide-in | Two-column layouts for forms |
Touch Target Sizes (Mobile Optimization)
- Minimum touch target: 44px × 44px
- Card buttons: 100% width on mobile, min 120px height
- Action buttons: Full width on mobile, auto on desktop
- Input fields: min-height 48px (easy to tap)
Visual Design System (Based on Existing Codebase)
Colors (from frontend/src/styles/colors.js)
Primary: #d97706 (Amber-600) - Main actions, headers
Secondary: #16a34a (Green-600) - Success states
Accent: #0ea5e9 (Sky-500) - Info, links
Danger: #dc2626 (Red-600) - Errors, delete
Background: #ffffff (Light), #1f2937 (Dark)
Surface: #f3f4f6 (Light), #374151 (Dark)
Text: #111827 (Light), #f9fafb (Dark)
Typography
- Headers (H1): 24px (mobile), 32px (desktop), font-bold
- Step titles (H2): 20px (mobile), 24px (desktop), font-semibold
- Body: 16px, font-normal
- Helper text: 14px, text-gray-600
Spacing
- Section gaps: 24px (mobile), 32px (desktop)
- Input gaps: 16px
- Card padding: 16px (mobile), 24px (desktop)
- Modal padding: 16px (mobile), 32px (desktop)
🧩 Step 0: Item Type Selector Design
Visual Layout (Mobile-First)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ What would you like to add? │
│ ───────────────────────────────────── │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ 📦 Inventory│ │ 🏢 Supplier │ │
│ │ Ingredient │ │ Relationship│ │
│ │ or Product │ │ │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ 📝 Recipe │ │ 🔧 Equipment│ │
│ │ Formula │ │ Asset │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ ✅ Quality │ │ 🛒 Customer │ │
│ │ Template │ │ Order │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ 👤 Customer │ │ 👥 Team │ │
│ │ Profile │ │ Member │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 💰 Sales Entry │ │
│ │ Manual or Upload │ │
│ │ ⭐ Most Common │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
Card Component Structure
<ItemTypeCard>
<Icon size="large" color="primary" /> {/* Emoji or SVG */}
<Title>Inventory</Title>
<Subtitle>Ingredient or Product</Subtitle>
<Badge>Setup</Badge> {/* Contextual tags: Setup, Daily, Common */}
</ItemTypeCard>
Interaction States
- Default: Light background, border
- Hover (desktop): Slight elevation, primary border
- Active/Selected: Primary background, white text
- Focus: Clear focus ring for keyboard nav
📋 Detailed Wizard Flows
1. Inventory Wizard (3 Steps)
Step 1: Type Selection
What type of inventory are you adding?
○ Ingredient
Raw materials used in recipes
Examples: Flour, sugar, eggs, butter
○ Finished Product
Baked goods ready for sale
Examples: Baguettes, croissants, cakes
Step 2: Core Details
For Ingredient:
- Name* (text)
- Category (dropdown: Flour, Dairy, Eggs, Fats, etc.)
- Unit of Measurement* (dropdown: kg, L, units)
- Storage Requirements (dropdown: Dry, Refrigerated, Frozen)
- Reorder Point (number, optional)
- Allergen Info (multi-select)
For Finished Product:
- Name* (text)
- Category (dropdown: Bread, Pastry, Cake, etc.)
- Recipe (dropdown from existing recipes, optional)
- Shelf Life (number + unit)
- Storage Requirements
- Selling Price (optional, can set later)
Step 3: Initial Lot(s)
Add starting inventory (optional but recommended)
Lot #1:
- Quantity* (number)
- Batch/Lot Number (text, optional)
- Expiry Date (date picker, if applicable)
- Supplier (dropdown, if known)
- Cost per Unit (number, optional)
[+ Add Another Lot]
2. Supplier Wizard (Reuse Existing + Enhancements)
Already exists at: frontend/src/components/domain/suppliers/SupplierWizard/
Enhancements needed:
- Ensure mobile responsive
- Add clear "Why we need this" helper text
- Allow skipping ingredients initially (can add later)
3. Recipe Wizard (Reuse Existing + Enhancements)
Already exists at: frontend/src/components/domain/recipes/RecipeWizard/
Enhancements needed:
- Check if ingredients exist; offer to add missing ones inline
- Mobile responsive step indicators
- Clearer quality template selection
4. Equipment Wizard (2 Steps)
Step 1: Equipment Details
- Equipment Type* (dropdown: Oven, Mixer, Proofer, Refrigerator, etc.)
- Brand/Model (text)
- Serial Number (text)
- Purchase Date (date picker)
- Location (text: "Main kitchen", "Prep area")
- Capacity (text: "20L bowl", "5 trays")
- Status (dropdown: Active, Maintenance, Retired)
Step 2: Maintenance Schedule
- Maintenance Frequency (dropdown: Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually)
- Last Maintenance Date (date picker)
- Next Maintenance Date (auto-calculated or manual)
- Notes (textarea: warranty info, service provider)
5. Quality Template Wizard (2 Steps)
Step 1: Template Info
- Template Name* (text: "Bread Quality Check", "Hygiene Checklist")
- Scope* (dropdown: Product Quality, Process Hygiene, Equipment, Safety)
- Applies To (multi-select products/recipes, optional)
- Frequency (dropdown: Every batch, Daily, Weekly)
Step 2: Quality Checkpoints
Define checkpoints for this template
Checkpoint #1:
- Check Name* (text: "Crust color")
- Check Type (dropdown: Visual, Measurement, Pass/Fail)
- Acceptance Criteria (text: "Golden brown, even")
- Critical? (checkbox: failure requires action)
[+ Add Another Checkpoint]
6. Customer Order Wizard (3 Steps)
Step 1: Customer Selection
Who is this order for?
[Search existing customers... 🔍]
Or create new customer:
- Name*
- Contact (phone or email)
- Type (dropdown: Retail, Wholesale, Event)
[Quick Add Customer]
Step 2: Order Items
What are they ordering?
Item #1:
- Product* (dropdown from inventory finished products)
- Quantity* (number + unit)
- Custom Requirements (text: "No nuts", "Extra chocolate")
- Price (pre-filled from product, editable)
[+ Add Another Item]
Order Summary: Total: $___
Step 3: Delivery & Payment
- Delivery Date* (date + time picker)
- Delivery Method (dropdown: Pickup, Delivery, Shipping)
- Delivery Address (if delivery)
- Payment Method (dropdown: Cash, Card, Invoice, Paid)
- Special Instructions (textarea)
- Order Status (auto: Pending, or manual: Confirmed, In Progress)
7. Customer Wizard (2 Steps)
Step 1: Customer Details
- Customer Name* (text)
- Customer Type* (dropdown: Retail, Wholesale, Event, Restaurant)
- Contact Person (text, for businesses)
- Phone Number (tel input)
- Email (email input)
- Address (textarea)
Step 2: Preferences & Terms
- Payment Terms (dropdown: Immediate, Net 15, Net 30)
- Preferred Delivery Days (multi-select: Mon-Sun)
- Dietary Restrictions/Allergies (multi-select or text)
- Discount Percentage (number, if wholesale)
- Notes (textarea: preferences, history)
8. Team Member Wizard (2 Steps)
Step 1: Personal Details
- Full Name* (text)
- Email* (email input, for system login)
- Phone Number (tel input)
- Position/Title* (dropdown: Baker, Pastry Chef, Manager, Sales, Delivery)
- Employment Type (dropdown: Full-time, Part-time, Contractor)
- Start Date (date picker)
Step 2: Role & Permissions
- System Role* (dropdown: Admin, Manager, Staff, View-Only)
- Permissions (checkboxes):
- Manage Inventory
- View Recipes
- Create Orders
- View Financial Data
- Manage Team
- Schedule/Shift (text or structured input)
- Notes (textarea: certifications, training status)
9. Sales Entry Wizard ⭐⭐⭐ (CRITICAL - 3 Steps)
Step 1: Entry Method Selection
How would you like to add sales?
┌─────────────────────────────┐
│ ✏️ Manual Entry │
│ Enter one or a few sales │
│ Best for: Daily totals │
└─────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────┐
│ 📄 Upload File │
│ Import from Excel/CSV │
│ Best for: Bulk historical │
│ ⭐ Recommended for backlog │
└─────────────────────────────┘
Step 2a: Manual Entry (if Manual selected)
Enter sales details
Sale Date*: [Date Picker - defaults to today]
Time: [Time Picker - optional]
Items Sold:
Item #1:
- Product* (dropdown from inventory)
- Quantity* (number)
- Unit Price (pre-filled, editable)
- Subtotal (auto-calculated)
[+ Add Another Item]
Payment:
- Payment Method* (Cash, Card, Mobile Pay, Other)
- Total Amount (auto-summed or manual override)
Notes: (textarea - optional)
[Save & Add Another] [Save & Close]
UX Optimization:
- Default to today's date
- Remember last payment method used
- Quick "Repeat Last Sale" button for common items
- Show recent sales for reference
Step 2b: File Upload & Mapping (if Upload selected)
Sub-step 1: Upload File
Upload your sales data
Supported formats: CSV, Excel (.xlsx, .xls)
[Drag & drop file here or click to browse]
Download Template:
[📥 CSV Template] [📥 Excel Template]
Need help? See formatting guide →
Sub-step 2: Column Mapping
Map your file columns to our fields
Your File Column → Our Field
─────────────────────────────────────────
[Date ▼] → Sale Date ✓
[Item ▼] → Product Name ✓
[Quantity ▼] → Quantity ✓
[Price ▼] → Unit Price ✓
[Total ▼] → Total Amount ✓
[Payment ▼] → Payment Method ✓
Rows detected: 127
Rows with errors: 3 [View Errors →]
[Skip unmapped columns]
Sub-step 3: Data Validation Preview
Review imported data
Showing first 10 of 127 rows:
Date | Product | Qty | Price | Total | Status
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
2025-11-01 | Baguette | 15 | $3.50 | $52.50| ✓ Valid
2025-11-01 | Croissant | 22 | $4.00 | $88.00| ✓ Valid
2025-11-01 | Unknown Item | 5 | $5.00 | $25.00| ⚠️ Product not found
...
⚠️ 3 rows have issues
[View & Fix Errors]
✓ 124 rows ready to import
[Cancel] [Import Valid Rows Only] [Fix All First]
Error Handling:
- Show specific errors inline ("Product 'Donut' not found. Did you mean 'Doughnut'?")
- Offer to create missing products on the fly
- Suggest date format corrections
- Allow skipping invalid rows or fixing in bulk
Step 3: Review & Confirm (Both Methods)
For Manual Entry:
Review your sale
Date: November 9, 2025
Items:
• Baguette × 15 @ $3.50 = $52.50
• Croissant × 8 @ $4.00 = $32.00
Total: $84.50
Payment: Cash
[← Edit] [✓ Confirm & Save]
For File Upload:
Import Summary
Successfully imported: 124 sales
Skipped (errors): 3
Total revenue: $4,567.89
Date range: Nov 1 - Nov 9, 2025
[View Imported Sales] [Add More Sales] [Done]
🔄 State Management & Data Flow
Context Structure
const WizardContext = {
// Navigation
currentStep: 0,
totalSteps: 3,
selectedItemType: null, // 'inventory', 'supplier', etc.
// Data
formData: {}, // Step-specific data
validationErrors: {},
// Actions
goToStep: (step) => {},
nextStep: () => {},
prevStep: () => {},
setItemType: (type) => {},
updateFormData: (data) => {},
submitWizard: async () => {},
// Draft saving
saveDraft: () => {}, // Auto-save to localStorage
loadDraft: () => {},
clearDraft: () => {},
// Utilities
isStepValid: (step) => boolean,
canProceed: () => boolean,
}
API Integration Pattern
// Use existing React Query hooks
const { mutate: createItem, isLoading } = useCreateItem(itemType);
const handleSubmit = async (formData) => {
try {
await createItem(formData);
showSuccessMessage();
onClose();
// Suggest next action
} catch (error) {
showErrorMessage(error);
}
};
🎯 Progressive Disclosure Strategy
Level 1: Item Type Selection (Cognitive Load: Low)
Show: 9 visual cards with clear icons and descriptions Hide: All form complexity
Level 2: Wizard Steps (Cognitive Load: Medium)
Show: Only current step, progress indicator, clear next action Hide: Other steps, advanced options (collapsible)
Level 3: Within Step (Cognitive Load: Low per section)
Show: Required fields first, grouped logically Hide: Optional fields in "Advanced Options" accordion
Level 4: Help & Context (Available on demand)
Show: ? icons for field-specific help tooltips Hide: Lengthy explanations unless requested
📱 Mobile-Specific Optimizations
Navigation
- Bottom sheet on mobile (easier thumb reach)
- Swipe gestures to go back/forward between steps
- Sticky footer buttons always visible
Input Methods
- Native date/time pickers on mobile
- Autocomplete for product/customer selection
- Camera integration for barcode scanning (future enhancement)
Performance
- Lazy load individual wizards (code splitting)
- Debounced validation (don't validate on every keystroke)
- Optimistic UI updates for better perceived performance
Offline Support (Future)
- Save drafts to localStorage
- Queue submissions when offline
- Sync when connection restored
✅ Validation Strategy
Real-time Validation
- Required field indicators (asterisk)
- Field-level validation on blur
- Clear error messages below fields
- Success indicators (green checkmark) when valid
Step-level Validation
- "Next" button disabled until step is valid
- Summary of errors at top if user tries to proceed
- Auto-focus first invalid field
Relationship Validation
- Check if recipe ingredients exist in inventory
- Warn if adding duplicate items
- Suggest existing items that match (fuzzy search)
🎉 Success States & Next Actions
After Successful Creation
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ✅ Ingredient Added Successfully! │
│ │
│ "Organic Flour" has been added │
│ to your inventory. │
│ │
│ What would you like to do next? │
│ │
│ [+ Add Another Ingredient] │
│ [📝 Create Recipe Using This] │
│ [📊 View Inventory] │
│ [✕ Close] │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Contextual Next Actions by Item Type
| Item Type | Suggested Next Actions |
|---|---|
| Inventory | Add supplier, Create recipe, Add initial lot |
| Supplier | Add ingredients they supply, View suppliers list |
| Recipe | Add ingredients, Create quality template, Close |
| Equipment | Add maintenance schedule, View equipment list |
| Quality Template | Apply to recipes, View templates |
| Customer Order | Add another order, View orders, Create production batch |
| Customer | Create order for this customer, View customers |
| Team Member | Assign permissions, Add another member |
| Sales Entry | Add more sales, View sales report, Close |
🚀 Implementation Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)
- Create UnifiedAddWizard shell component
- Implement ItemTypeSelector step
- Build WizardContainer with mobile responsive layout
- Set up WizardContext for state management
Phase 2: P0 Wizards (Week 2-3)
- Sales Entry Wizard (manual + upload) ⭐
- Customer Order Wizard
- Inventory Wizard
- Enhance existing Recipe & Supplier wizards
Phase 3: P1 Wizards (Week 4)
- Customer Wizard
- Quality Template Wizard
- Equipment Wizard
- Team Member Wizard
Phase 4: Integration & Polish (Week 5)
- Add "Add" button to dashboard
- Update individual page buttons
- Mobile testing & refinements
- Accessibility audit (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Performance optimization
Phase 5: Advanced Features (Future)
- Draft auto-saving with recovery
- Keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+K to open wizard)
- Barcode scanning for inventory
- Voice input for manual sales entry
- Batch operations (add multiple items at once)
📊 Success Metrics (How We'll Know It Works)
Quantitative Metrics
- Task completion rate > 95%
- Time to complete each wizard < 2 min
- Error rate < 5%
- Mobile usage > 40% of total
- Adoption rate > 80% within 2 weeks
Qualitative Metrics
- Users report feeling "guided" and "confident"
- Reduction in support requests about "how to add X"
- Positive feedback on mobile usability
- Sales data completeness improves (especially for non-POS users)
🔒 Accessibility Checklist
- Keyboard navigable (Tab, Enter, Esc)
- Screen reader compatible (ARIA labels)
- Color contrast meets WCAG AA (4.5:1)
- Focus indicators always visible
- Error messages announced to screen readers
- Touch targets ≥ 44px (mobile)
- Form labels properly associated
- Step progress announced
Document Version: 1.0 Date: 2025-11-09 Status: Architecture Complete - Ready for Implementation Next Step: Begin Phase 1 Implementation