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Slider Component

1. Introduction​

The Slider component is an interactive UI element that allows users to select a value from a defined range by sliding a handle along a track. It is commonly used in forms, settings, and applications where users need to input or adjust numeric values within a specific range.

Purpose and Use Cases​

  • Purpose: The Slider component is used to provide an intuitive way for users to select or adjust values within a predefined range.
  • Primary Use Cases:
    • Adjusting settings such as volume, brightness, or zoom levels.
    • Selecting numeric values in forms or filters.
    • Visualizing and controlling ranges in data-driven applications.

Benefits​

  • User-Friendly: Offers a simple and intuitive interface for value selection.
  • Customizable: Supports extensive styling and configuration options to match the application's design.
  • Responsive Design: Works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
  • Interactive: Provides real-time feedback with optional value display.

2. Properties​

The Slider component comes with several configurable properties to suit different use cases. Below is a detailed breakdown:

Code​

  • Description: A unique identifier for the component.
  • Purpose: Used to reference the component programmatically.
  • Required/Optional: Required

Label​

  • Description: The text label displayed next to or above the slider.
  • Purpose: Provides context for the user about the purpose of the slider.
  • Required/Optional: Optional

Minimum​

  • Description: The minimum value of the slider.
  • Purpose: Defines the starting point of the slider's range.
  • Default: 0
  • Required/Optional: Optional

Maximum​

  • Description: The maximum value of the slider.
  • Purpose: Defines the endpoint of the slider's range.
  • Default: 100
  • Required/Optional: Optional

Step​

  • Description: The increment or decrement value when sliding.
  • Purpose: Controls the granularity of the slider's value selection.
  • Default: 1
  • Required/Optional: Optional

Reset Answer​

  • Description: Resets the slider to its default value.
  • Purpose: Allows users to revert the slider to its initial state.
  • Required/Optional: Optional

Show Thumb​

  • Description: Displays the current value of the slider when hovering over the handle.
  • Purpose: Provides real-time feedback to users about the selected value.
  • Default: OFF
  • Required/Optional: Optional

Help​

  • Description: Displays a help message for the slider.
  • Purpose: Provides additional guidance or context for the user.
  • Default: OFF
  • Sub-Property:
    • Help Message: A textbox to input the help text.
  • Required/Optional: Optional

Enabled​

  • Description: Determines whether the slider is active or disabled.
  • Purpose: Controls the availability of the slider to users.
  • Default: ON
  • Required/Optional: Optional

3. Style​

The Slider component offers extensive styling options to ensure it aligns with the application's design. Below are the key styling properties:

Size and Position​

  • Reset: Resets size and position settings to default.
  • Size:
    • Width & Height: Define the slider's dimensions.
    • Min Size: Minimum width and height (default: none).
    • Max Size: Maximum width and height (default: none).
  • Position:
    • Alignment: Left, right, top, bottom (default: left, top).
    • X Position: Horizontal offset from the edge.
    • Y Position: Vertical offset from the edge.
  • Z-Index: Specifies the stack order of the slider (default: 0).
  • Fixed Position: Locks the slider's position on the screen (default: OFF).
  • Hidden: Hides the slider from view (default: OFF).

Border​

  • Reset: Resets border settings to default.
  • Options: Normal, On Hover.
    • Edges: Left, right, top, bottom, or all edges.
    • Type: None, hidden, dotted, dashed, solid, double, groove, ridge, inset, outset, initial, inherit (default: none).
    • Color: Hexadecimal color code with a color picker.
    • Width: Border width in pixels.
    • Radius: Corner radius for rounded edges (default: none).

Padding​

  • Reset: Resets padding settings to default.
  • Options: Normal, On Hover.
    • Sides: Left, right, top, bottom, or all edges.
    • Size: Padding size in pixels.

Margin​

  • Reset: Resets margin settings to default.
  • Options: Normal, On Hover, On Focus.
    • Sides: Left, right, top, bottom, or all around.
    • Size: Number in pixels (default: none).

Background​

  • Reset: Resets background settings to default.
  • Normal:
    • Background Color: Hexadecimal color code with a color picker (default: none).
    • Source: Media library or HTTP URL.
    • Attachment: Scroll, fixed, local, initial, inherit.
    • Position: X and Y positions in pixels (default: 0).
    • Repeat: Repeat, repeat-x, repeat-y, no-repeat, initial, inherit.
    • Size: Auto, length, cover, contain, initial, inherit.
    • Origin: Border-box, padding-box, content-box, initial, inherit.
  • On Hover:
    • Same properties as "Normal" but applied when the slider is hovered.

Label Font​

  • Reset: Resets label font settings to default.
  • Options: Normal, On Hover, On Focus.
    • Font Size: Pixels (default: 14).
    • Letter Spacing: Number expressed in em, px, or rem units.
    • Word Spacing: Number expressed in em, px, or rem units.
    • Line Height: Number expressed in em, px, or rem units.
    • Weight: Thin, light, extra light, normal, medium, semi-bold, bold, extra bold, black (default: normal).
    • Color: Hexadecimal color code with a color picker (default: none).
    • Text Decoration: Line, style, thickness, and color options.

Slider Color​

  • Reset: Resets slider color settings to default.
  • Options:
    • Slider Color: Hexadecimal color code with a color picker (default: none).

4. Best Practices for UI/UX​

When and Why to Use​

  • Use the Slider component to allow users to select or adjust values within a range.
  • Ideal for settings, filters, and interactive applications where numeric input is required.

Effective Scenarios​

  • Desktop: Use for precise adjustments in settings or data visualization.
  • Tablet/Smartphone: Ensure the slider is responsive and easy to interact with on smaller screens.

Tips for Optimal Use​

  • Use clear and concise labels to indicate the purpose of the slider.
  • Provide help messages for additional context or guidance.
  • Ensure the slider's range and step values are appropriate for the use case.

5. Security Considerations​

Potential Risks​

  • State Mismanagement: Ensure the slider's value is accurately reflected in the application logic.
  • External Resources: Validate any external resources used for backgrounds or media.

Best Practices​

  • Use HTTPS for secure communication when transmitting slider values.
  • Validate and sanitize all user inputs to prevent injection attacks.
  • Test the slider's responsiveness and behavior across different devices and screen sizes.