Implement the product search and browsing functionality

[wekesa360]

(Android - Flutter)

Description

This issue focuses on implementing the product search and browsing functionality for the Android version of the Comrade Marketplace, which is built using Flutter.

Tasks

Features

• Search input field
• Filtering and sorting options
• Product list view

Implement the Product Search Functionality

• Develop the logic to handle user search queries and filter the product list accordingly
• Integrate the search functionality with the Comrade Marketplace backend API to retrieve the relevant product data
• Ensure the search results are displayed efficiently and provide a good user experience

Implement the Product Browsing Experience

• Design the product browsing screens and user interface, allowing users to explore available products
• Develop the logic to fetch and display the product listings, including pagination and sorting options
• Integrate the product browsing functionality with the backend API

Handle Product Filtering and Sorting

• Implement the ability for users to filter products based on various criteria (e.g., category, price range, availability)
• Develop the functionality to allow users to sort the product listings based on different attributes (e.g., price, popularity, newest)
• Ensure the filtering and sorting options are seamlessly integrated with the search and browsing features

Optimize Performance and Responsiveness

• Analyze and improve the performance of the search and browsing features, ensuring smooth scrolling, fast response times, and efficient data retrieval
• Implement best practices for UI rendering, data caching, and network requests to enhance the overall user experience

Acceptance Criteria

• The product search UI is well-designed and intuitive for users
• The search functionality effectively filters and displays the relevant product listings
• The product browsing experience allows users to efficiently explore the available products
• The filtering and sorting options are seamlessly integrated with the search and browsing features
• The search and browsing features are optimized for performance and responsiveness

Dependencies

• Implement the Product and ProductImage models (Backend)
• Implement the product listing and management features (Backend)

Resources

• Flutter documentation for building responsive and performant user interfaces
• Best practices for integrating search and filtering functionality in mobile applications
• Guidelines for effective product browsing and exploration in e-commerce apps