[Article Management] WYSIWYG Integration

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Objective

Set up and integrate a rich-text editor (e.g., TinyMCE) into the system to allow users to easily format content like articles, comments, and other rich text.

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Requirements

1. Choose WYSIWYG Editor

   • Editor Selection: Use a widely-used, reliable WYSIWYG editor, such as TinyMCE or CKEditor, to provide rich-text formatting features.
   • TinyMCE Setup: Install and configure TinyMCE, ensuring it integrates seamlessly with your frontend. You can integrate TinyMCE through their CDN or by installing it via npm.

   Example:

   <script src="https://cdn.tiny.cloud/1/no-api-key/tinymce/5/tinymce.min.js"></script>

2. Integrate with Text Areas

   • Rich Text Editor Initialization: Replace standard <textarea> elements with the TinyMCE editor to provide rich-text formatting capabilities for content creation (e.g., article writing, comment submission).
   • Example:

     tinymce.init({
     selector: '#mytextarea',
     plugins: 'advlist autolink lists link image charmap print preview',
     toolbar: 'undo redo | formatselect | bold italic | alignleft aligncenter alignright | bullist numlist outdent indent | link image',
     });

3. Handle HTML Output

   • Save Content: Ensure the editor's HTML output is saved correctly to the backend or database when a user submits content. TinyMCE will generate HTML tags, which should be stored as-is in the database for future rendering.
   • On the backend, ensure the content is sanitized and validated for security to prevent issues like cross-site scripting (XSS).

4. Display Formatted Content

   • Rendering Content: When displaying content (such as articles or comments), ensure the stored HTML is rendered correctly on the frontend.
   • Ensure the frontend can render HTML content (e.g., articles with bold, italics, images) without altering the structure.

5. Customization Options

   • Toolbar Configuration: Configure the TinyMCE toolbar based on the required features (bold, italic, links, images, etc.). The toolbar should be intuitive and easy to use for content creators.
   • You can add or remove buttons depending on the functionality needed. Example of a customized toolbar:

     toolbar: 'undo redo | bold italic | alignleft aligncenter alignright | bullist numlist outdent indent | link image',

6. Image and Media Upload

   • Media Support: Allow users to insert images, videos, or other media within their content using the editor. You can integrate TinyMCE's file upload plugin or provide an alternative file upload mechanism.
   • If using TinyMCE, enable the image plugin to support image uploads. Example:

     plugins: 'image',
     image_upload_url: '/upload',  // A backend route to handle the file upload

7. Optional: User Permissions

   • Role-Based Access: If applicable, restrict some features (like media uploads or advanced formatting) to certain user roles (e.g., admin, premium users).
   • Ensure that the WYSIWYG editor can be used according to the user’s permissions.

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Deliverables

• Editor Integration: TinyMCE or another WYSIWYG editor is successfully integrated into the system, replacing standard text areas with a rich-text editor.
• Formatted Content Submission: Users can create and submit formatted content, and the content is stored and rendered correctly on the backend and frontend.
• Image Uploads (Optional): Users can upload and insert images into the content.
• Sanitization and Validation: The HTML content is sanitized to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
• Configuration: The editor’s toolbar and options are customized to match the needs of the system.

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Acceptance Criteria

• Editor Setup: TinyMCE is successfully set up and integrated with the system, providing rich-text editing features to users.
• Content Submission: When users submit content, the HTML is correctly saved and rendered on the frontend.
• Toolbar Customization: The toolbar has the appropriate buttons for the required formatting options (e.g., bold, italic, links, lists, etc.).
• Image Upload: Users can upload images (if enabled) and insert them into their content.
• Rendering: Content submitted through the editor is displayed correctly on the site, retaining all formatting and media.
• Security: The system ensures that the HTML content is sanitized and does not expose the system to security risks like XSS.