Landing Page Redesign + CI/CD Infrastructure#7
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Simplify authentication and add landing page showcase Changed: - Removed client-side redirect useEffect that was causing race conditions with middleware - Removed useRouter import and router.replace() logic - Changed unauthenticated state to show simple loader instead of redirect message - Replaced basic landing page with full showcase (hero, features, how it works, CTAs) Files: - src/app/MinimalLayout.jsx - src/app/page.jsx Why: The auth system had two layers of redirect logic (middleware + client-side useEffect) that could conflict and cause infinite loops. By removing the client-side redirect and letting middleware handle all auth redirects, the flow is simpler and more reliable. The new landing page showcases the app's features to visitors before they sign up.
Add CI/CD pipeline and pre-commit hooks for code quality Changed: - Added GitHub Actions workflow to run lint, tests, and build on push/PR - Added Husky pre-commit hook to run tests before commits - Installed Husky as dev dependency with auto-setup on npm install - Added .netlify to .gitignore for local deployment artifacts Files: - .github/workflows/ci.yml (new) - .husky/pre-commit (new) - package.json - package-lock.json - .gitignore Why: Establish automated quality gates to prevent broken code from reaching production. GitHub Actions validates every push with linting, testing, and build checks. Husky catches failures locally before commits, giving developers immediate feedback. This dual-layer approach ensures the main branch stays deployable at all times.
Migrate authentication to Clerk catch-all routes Changed: - Moved login page to [[...sign-in]] catch-all route for Clerk OAuth support - Moved sign-up page to [[...sign-up]] catch-all route - Added tests for Clerk authentication pages Files: - src/app/login/page.js → src/app/login/[[...sign-in]]/page.js (moved) - src/app/sign-up/page.jsx → src/app/sign-up/[[...sign-up]]/page.jsx (moved) - src/app/__tests__/auth-pages.test.jsx (new) Why: Clerk requires catch-all routes to handle OAuth callbacks, email verification, and other auth flows. The [[...slug]] pattern allows Clerk to manage all authentication URLs under /login/* and /sign-up/* paths, enabling proper integration with third-party OAuth providers and Clerk's authentication flow.
Add minimalist design system with semantic color tokens Changed: - Added semantic color tokens to Tailwind config (primary, secondary, background, border, text) - Removed Google Fonts, switched to system monospace fonts only - Updated body typography from sans-serif to monospace Files: - tailwind.config.js - src/app/globals.css Why: Establish a single source of truth for the UI design system. Semantic tokens (e.g., 'bg-primary' instead of 'bg-zinc-100') allow design changes to propagate across the entire app by updating one config file. Monospace fonts align with the minimalist aesthetic: dotted borders, generous whitespace, and technical precision.
Redesign landing page and add authenticated user auto-redirect Changed: - Added auto-redirect to /dashboard for authenticated users using Clerk's useUser hook - Redesigned header with minimalist uppercase branding (HUSKYBIDS) - Applied semantic color tokens from design system (text-text-muted-light, text-text-subtle) - Updated copy from "biscuits" to "pts" for currency terminology - Simplified navigation and removed redundant auth buttons - Updated tests to match new uppercase branding, "Get Started" CTA, and auto-redirect behavior Files: - src/app/page.jsx - src/app/__tests__/LandingPage.test.jsx Why: Improve user experience by automatically routing authenticated users to their dashboard instead of showing the landing page. The redesign embraces the minimalist design system with monospace typography, semantic tokens, and uppercase branding. Tests updated to verify auto-redirect functionality and match the new design (HUSKYBIDS, "Get Started" button).
Refine pages and components with design system improvements Changed: - Removed unused ActionBar components from dashboard and leaderboard pages - Replaced emoji fire icon with FireIcon component in tasks page - Added semantic colors to sport icons in MinimalGameCard (football: amber-800, basketball: orange-500) - Standardized hover states for bet buttons (consistent zinc-600/white instead of mixed purple/zinc) - Removed empty line whitespace in games page Files: - src/app/dashboard/page.jsx - src/app/games/page.jsx - src/app/leaderboard/page.jsx - src/app/tasks/page.jsx - src/components/experimental/ui/MinimalGameCard.jsx Why: Clean up unused UI elements and ensure consistent use of the design system across pages. The FireIcon component provides scalable, consistent iconography. Sport icon colors provide visual distinction while staying within the minimalist zinc palette. Standardized hover states create a more cohesive user experience across betting interactions.
Add FireIcon component and custom 404 page with smart redirects Changed: - Added FireIcon component with configurable size and color variants (default, subtle, intense) - Added custom 404 Not Found page with authentication-based smart redirects - FireIcon uses React.memo for performance optimization and SVG gradients for visual polish - 404 page redirects authenticated users to dashboard, unauthenticated users to login Files: - src/components/FireIcon.jsx (new) - src/app/not-found.jsx (new) Why: Replace emoji fire icons with a scalable, professional SVG component that maintains visual consistency across the app. The FireIcon supports multiple variants for different contexts (streak indicators, notifications, etc.). The custom 404 page prevents users from hitting dead ends by intelligently routing them to the appropriate destination based on their authentication state, improving overall user experience.
Remove unused admin page and deprecated assets Changed: - Removed unused admin settle-bets page - Removed deprecated biscuit.png asset Files: - src/app/admin/settle-bets/page.jsx (deleted) - src/app/daily-tasks/biscuit.png (deleted) Why: Clean up unused code and assets to reduce repository size and eliminate dead code. The settle-bets admin page is no longer used, and the biscuit.png asset has been replaced with modern iconography (FireIcon component). Removing unused code improves maintainability and prevents confusion for future developers.
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Pull request overview
This PR introduces a comprehensive redesign of the HuskyBids landing page along with critical infrastructure improvements for CI/CD automation and code quality enforcement through git hooks. The changes modernize the user interface with a minimalist design system, implement automated testing pipelines, and restructure authentication routes to follow Clerk best practices.
Key Changes:
- Complete landing page redesign with hero section, features showcase, and how-it-works guide, including auto-redirect for authenticated users
- Implementation of semantic design tokens in Tailwind config for maintainable, centralized styling
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions for automated linting, testing, and builds on every PR
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| src/app/page.jsx | Complete landing page redesign with new sections, auto-redirect logic for authenticated users, and responsive layout |
| tailwind.config.js | Added semantic color tokens (primary, secondary, background, border, text) for centralized design system |
| .github/workflows/ci.yml | New CI/CD pipeline with lint, test, and build steps; includes temporary lint bypass and dummy env vars |
| .husky/pre-commit | Pre-commit hook enforcing test execution before commits; lint checks temporarily disabled |
| src/app/not-found.jsx | New custom 404 page with intelligent redirects based on auth state |
| src/components/FireIcon.jsx | New custom fire icon component with multiple variants and animation support for streak indicators |
| src/app/sign-up/[[...sign-up]]/page.jsx | Removed routing="hash" prop and added signInUrl for improved auth navigation |
| src/app/login/[[...sign-in]]/page.js | Removed routing="hash" prop to fix middleware authentication issues |
| src/app/tests/auth-pages.test.jsx | New tests verifying auth configuration and routing prop removal |
| src/app/tests/LandingPage.test.jsx | Updated tests for redesigned landing page with auto-redirect behavior |
| src/app/MinimalLayout.jsx | Removed client-side auth redirect logic (now handled by middleware) |
| src/app/globals.css | Switched from external fonts to monospace-only styling |
| src/components/experimental/ui/MinimalGameCard.jsx | Updated hover colors for consistency with design system |
| src/app/tasks/page.jsx | Replaced emoji with new FireIcon component |
| package.json | Added husky dependency and prepare script for git hook setup |
| .gitignore | Added .netlify directory to ignored files |
| src/app/admin/settle-bets/page.jsx | Removed unused admin page |
| src/app/daily-tasks/biscuit.png | Removed unused asset |
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| env: | ||
| # Skip env validation during CI build | ||
| SKIP_ENV_VALIDATION: true | ||
| # Provide dummy values for required env vars during build | ||
| MONGODB_URI: mongodb://localhost:27017/test | ||
| NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY: pk_test_dummy | ||
| CLERK_SECRET_KEY: sk_test_dummy |
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The CI workflow uses dummy environment variables (MONGODB_URI, CLERK keys) to allow the build to pass, but this approach could mask configuration issues that would only surface in production. Consider using a build-time check to validate that required environment variables are properly structured (even if dummy), or use Next.js environment variable validation to catch configuration problems earlier in the development cycle.
| run: npm run lint || true | ||
| # TODO: Remove "|| true" after cleanup branch fixes all lint errors |
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The linter is configured to always pass (|| true) with a TODO comment indicating this is temporary. However, this silently allows lint errors to accumulate, which could make the eventual cleanup more difficult. Consider running the linter in a non-blocking informational mode that reports issues as warnings rather than silently suppressing them, or create a GitHub issue to track the cleanup work with a specific deadline.
| run: npm run lint || true | |
| # TODO: Remove "|| true" after cleanup branch fixes all lint errors | |
| run: npm run lint | |
| continue-on-error: true | |
| # TODO: Track lint cleanup in a GitHub issue and set a deadline for enforcing lint errors |
| // CRITICAL: routing should NOT be "hash" | ||
| // Hash routing causes auth state to be invisible to middleware | ||
| expect(props.routing).not.toBe('hash'); |
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The test expects props.routing to not equal 'hash', but it doesn't verify that the routing prop is actually undefined or set to an appropriate alternative value. This test would pass even if routing was set to an incorrect value like 'invalid'. Consider also asserting that props.routing is either undefined or explicitly set to the expected value to make the test more robust.
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| @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap'); | |||
| /* Monospace fonts only - no need for external font imports */ | |||
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The comment states 'Monospace fonts only - no need for external font imports', but the tailwind.config.js file still includes font families for 'Inter' and 'Montserrat' in the fontFamily section (lines 115-116 of tailwind.config.js). This inconsistency suggests that either the fonts should be completely removed from the Tailwind config or the comment is inaccurate. Consider aligning the configuration with the stated design direction.
| </h1> | ||
| <p className="text-lg md:text-xl text-text-subtle max-w-xl mx-auto"> | ||
| The premier virtual betting platform for UW Huskies sports. | ||
| Bet with pts, not money. |
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The abbreviation 'pts' appears to be unclear and could be confusing for users. It should likely be 'points' for better clarity, or if space is a constraint, consider spelling it out in full as 'Bet with points, not money' to improve readability and user understanding.
| Bet with pts, not money. | |
| Bet with biscuits, not money. |
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| echo "Running pre-commit checks..." | |||
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The pre-commit hook lacks a shebang line (#!/bin/sh or #!/usr/bin/env sh), which is required for proper execution. While Husky may work around this, it's a best practice to include a shebang to ensure the script runs in the correct shell environment across different systems.
| key={feature.title} | ||
| className="border border-dotted border-zinc-800 p-6 space-y-4 hover:border-zinc-700 transition-colors" | ||
| > | ||
| <span className="text-2xl text-zinc-500">{feature.icon}</span> |
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The decorative icons (○, ◇, △) are used as feature icons but are not properly hidden from screen readers. These Unicode characters will be announced by screen readers, which may be confusing for visually impaired users. Consider adding aria-hidden="true" to the span containing the icon, or use proper SVG icons with appropriate aria-label attributes for better accessibility.
| <span className="text-2xl text-zinc-500">{feature.icon}</span> | |
| <span className="text-2xl text-zinc-500" aria-hidden="true">{feature.icon}</span> |
| {/* Features Section */} | ||
| <section className="py-20 px-6"> | ||
| <div className="max-w-5xl mx-auto"> | ||
| <p className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-[0.2em] text-zinc-600 mb-8"> |
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The sections use extremely small text (text-[10px]) for headings like "Features" and "How It Works", which may not meet WCAG accessibility standards for minimum font size. Text smaller than 12px can be difficult to read for users with visual impairments. Consider using at least 12px (0.75rem / text-xs) for these section labels to improve readability.
| <p className="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-[0.2em] text-zinc-600 mb-8"> | |
| <p className="text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.2em] text-zinc-600 mb-8"> |
| <h1 className="text-xs tracking-[0.3em] uppercase text-text-muted-light hover:text-text"> | ||
| HUSKYBIDS | ||
| </h1> | ||
| <p className="text-lg md:text-xl text-zinc-400"> | ||
| The premier betting platform for University of Washington sports. | ||
| </p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </header> | ||
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| <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-4 w-full max-w-sm"> | ||
| {isLoaded && ( | ||
| isSignedIn ? ( | ||
| <Link | ||
| href="/dashboard" | ||
| className="flex-1 bg-zinc-100 hover:bg-white text-zinc-950 px-8 py-3 font-semibold transition-colors" | ||
| {/* Hero Section */} | ||
| <section className="pt-32 pb-20 px-6"> | ||
| <div className="max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center space-y-6"> | ||
| <p className="text-[16px] uppercase tracking-[0.2em] text-zinc-600"> | ||
| University of Washington | ||
| </p> | ||
| <h1 className="text-5xl md:text-7xl font-bold tracking-tight text-white"> | ||
| HUSKYBIDS |
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The page has two h1 elements (line 64 and line 76), which violates HTML semantic best practices and can negatively impact SEO and accessibility. A page should have only one h1 element representing the main heading. Consider changing the header h1 to a div or span, or using a different heading level for the hero section title.
| if (isSignedIn) { | ||
| router.replace("/dashboard"); | ||
| } | ||
| }, [isSignedIn, isLoaded]); |
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The useEffect hook is missing 'router' from its dependency array. According to React Hooks rules, all values from the component scope that change over time and are used by the effect must be included in the dependency array. While Next.js router is typically stable, the exhaustive-deps rule requires it to be listed for consistency and to prevent potential issues.
| }, [isSignedIn, isLoaded]); | |
| }, [isSignedIn, isLoaded, router]); |
Summary
This PR introduces a comprehensive redesign of the HuskyBids landing page along with critical infrastructure improvements including CI/CD automation and pre-commit git hooks. The changes improve user experience, establish a maintainable design system, and ensure code quality through automated testing.
What does this PR do?
What problem does it solve?
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Context / Background
This work addresses the need for:
Related decisions:
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Landing Page Redesign
CI/CD Infrastructure
Git Hooks
Design System
Auth Route Restructure
Tests
Cleanup
Implementation Details
Key Design Choices
Landing Page:
CI/CD:
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Important Tradeoffs
New Patterns/Libraries
Tests
How to test:
Landing Page:
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Impact / Risk
What could go wrong?
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Migrations/Data Changes
Rollout Concerns
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