Implement Skinnable Themes with User Preference Storage

[meaganewaller]

As a blog visitor, I want to be able to choose from different themes (e.g., light mode, dark mode, pink mode) for the blog, So that I can customize the appearance of the blog according to my preferences and enjoy a personalized browsing experience.

Acceptance Criteria:

1. Theme Selection Options:

   • [ ] Provide a user interface element (e.g., dropdown menu, toggle switch) on the blog interface to allow users to select their preferred theme from a list of available options (light mode, dark mode, pink mode).
   • [ ] Ensure that the theme selection options are clearly labeled and accessible to users, regardless of their device or screen size.

2. Session-based Preference Storage:

   • [ ] Implement session-based storage to remember the user's selected theme preference across different pages and visits to the blog.
   • [ ] Store the selected theme preference in the user's session data, ensuring that it persists for the duration of their browsing session and is retained when navigating between pages.

3. Theme Switching Functionality:

   • [ ] Implement functionality to dynamically apply the user-selected theme to the blog's interface upon page load or theme change event.
   • [ ] Update the CSS stylesheets or theme configuration settings based on the user's theme preference, adjusting colors, fonts, and other visual elements to reflect the chosen theme.

4. Default Theme Setting:

   • [ ] Define a default theme setting to be applied when the user first visits the blog or when their session data does not contain a stored theme preference.
   • [ ] Ensure that the default theme setting is visually appealing and accessible to users, providing a consistent and cohesive experience across different themes.

5. Feedback and Confirmation:

   • [ ] Provide visual feedback or confirmation to users when they select a theme option, indicating that their preference has been saved and applied successfully.
   • [ ] Display a message or notification confirming the theme change and prompting users to refresh the page to see the updated theme in effect.

6. Testing and Validation:

   • [ ] Test the skinnable themes functionality across different browsers, devices, and screen resolutions to ensure compatibility and responsiveness.
   • [ ] Verify that the selected theme is applied correctly and consistently across all pages and components of the blog, including static content and dynamic elements.

7. Documentation and Support:

   • [ ] Document the available themes and theme selection process in the blog's documentation or help resources, providing instructions and guidance for users on how to customize their theme preferences.
   • [ ] Offer support and assistance to users who encounter issues or have questions related to theme selection or customization, responding promptly and resolving any issues encountered.

Additional Notes:

• Consider adding additional themes or customization options in the future based on user feedback and preferences, allowing users to further personalize their browsing experience.
• Monitor user engagement and feedback related to the skinnable themes feature, gathering insights and suggestions for improvements or enhancements to the theme selection process and available theme options.

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   Action: Complete Provide a user interface element (e.g., dropdown menu, toggle switch) on the blog interface to allow users to select their preferred theme from a list of available options (light mode, dark mode, pink mode). Action: Complete Ensure that the theme selection options are clearly labeled and accessible to users, regardless of their device or screen size. Action: Complete Implement session-based storage to remember the user's selected theme preference across different pages and visits to the blog. Action: Complete Store the selected theme preference in the user's session data, ensuring that it persists for the duration of their browsing session and is retained when navigating between pages. Action: Complete Implement functionality to dynamically apply the user-selected theme to the blog's interface upon page load or theme change event. Action: Complete Update the CSS stylesheets or theme configuration settings based on the user's theme preference, adjusting colors, fonts, and other visual elements to reflect the chosen theme. Action: Complete Define a default theme setting to be applied when the user first visits the blog or when their session data does not contain a stored theme preference. Action: Complete Ensure that the default theme setting is visually appealing and accessible to users, providing a consistent and cohesive experience across different themes. Action: Complete Provide visual feedback or confirmation to users when they select a theme option, indicating that their preference has been saved and applied successfully. Action: Complete Display a message or notification confirming the theme change and prompting users to refresh the page to see the updated theme in effect. Action: Complete Test the skinnable themes functionality across different browsers, devices, and screen resolutions to ensure compatibility and responsiveness. Action: Complete Verify that the selected theme is applied correctly and consistently across all pages and components of the blog, including static content and dynamic elements. Action: Complete Document the available themes and theme selection process in the blog's documentation or help resources, providing instructions and guidance for users on how to customize their theme preferences. Action: Complete Offer support and assistance to users who encounter issues or have questions related to theme selection or customization, responding promptly and resolving any issues encountered.

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