Feature Suggestion: Archive Quotes with Visibility Toggle

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Feature Description:

Ability to Archive Quotes

Purpose:

To provide users with the ability to archive quotes that are no longer actively in use, without permanently deleting them. This feature ensures that quotes can be hidden from the main view while still being accessible if needed.

Objective:

To enhance quote management by allowing users to keep their active quotes list uncluttered while maintaining a record of all quotes, including those that are completed or no longer relevant.

User Story:

As a florist using BloomQuote, I want to archive quotes that are no longer needed for active reference so that I can keep my active quotes list clean and easily manageable. I also want the ability to switch the visibility of archived quotes on and off to review past quotes when necessary.

Benefits:

• Improved Organization: Users can manage their quotes more efficiently by keeping only active quotes in the main view.
• Data Retention: Archived quotes are not permanently deleted, allowing for historical reference and data analysis.
• Enhanced Usability: Users can switch the view to include or exclude archived quotes, providing flexibility in managing their quote list.

Detailed Requirements:

1. Archive Functionality:

   • Provide an option to archive a quote from the quote details view.
   • Add an "Archive" button in the quote management interface.
   • Move archived quotes to a separate archived quotes section.

2. Visibility Toggle:

   • Implement a switch or checkbox to show/hide archived quotes in the quote list.
   • Ensure the toggle state is saved per user session or user preference.

3. UI/UX Adjustments:

   • Clearly distinguish archived quotes from active quotes (e.g., different color or icon).
   • Ensure archived quotes are searchable and accessible through the search function.

Here is an example Bootstrap toggle switch:

<div class="form-check form-switch">
  <input class="form-check-input" type="checkbox" id="flexSwitchCheckDefault">
  <label class="form-check-label" for="flexSwitchCheckDefault">Show Archived Quotes</label>
</div>

• Container Div: The form-check form-switch class is used to create a Bootstrap toggle switch.
• Input: The form-check-input class with type="checkbox" creates the switch mechanism.
• Label: The form-check-label class is used to label the switch. The for attribute is linked to the id of the input to ensure accessibility.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Users can archive quotes from the quote details page.
• Users can toggle the visibility of archived quotes in the quote list.
• Archived quotes are visually distinct from active quotes.
• Archived quotes can be accessed and restored to active status if needed.
• The toggle state for showing/hiding archived quotes is retained across user sessions.

Dependencies:

• User interface components for the archive button and visibility toggle.
• Backend support for updating quote status to "archived".
• Database changes to support the archiving feature and toggle state.

Risks:

• Users might accidentally archive quotes. Mitigation: Add a confirmation step before archiving.
• Performance impact on loading quotes if the list grows large. Mitigation: Optimize database queries and implement pagination if necessary.

Priority:

Medium - This feature enhances usability and helps users maintain better organization within the application.

Conclusion:

Implementing the ability to archive quotes and toggle their visibility will significantly improve the user experience for florists using BloomQuote. It will allow them to manage their quotes more effectively, keeping their workspace clean and focused while preserving access to all historical data.