[FEATURE] Notes Sidebar Reordering

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Objective:

The objective of this project is to provide users with the ability to rearrange the created notes in the sidebar according to their preference. This enhancement will allow users to organize their notes more effectively, making it easier to find and manage their notes.

Problem Statement:

Currently, the notes in the sidebar are sorted automatically based on the last updated time, and users cannot rearrange them manually. This restriction limits users' ability to organize their notes according to their needs and preferences.

Requirements:

Functional Requirements:

1. Rearrange Notes:

   • Users should be able to rearrange notes in the sidebar manually.
   • This can be achieved through drag-and-drop functionality or other user-friendly interfaces.

2. Sorting Options:

   • Users should have the option to sort notes by different criteria such as creation date, last updated time, or custom order.
   • Provide options for ascending and descending order for each sorting criterion.

3. Persistent Order:

   • The order of notes chosen by the user should be persistent across sessions.
   • Any rearrangements or sorting preferences set by the user should be saved and applied when the user returns.

4. Visual Feedback:

   • Provide visual feedback to users when rearranging notes, such as highlighting the note being moved or the target location.
   • Ensure smooth and intuitive interactions when rearranging notes.

Non-functional Requirements:

1. Usability:

   • The rearrangement functionality should be easy to use and intuitive for the user.
   • Provide clear instructions or tooltips if necessary to guide the user on how to rearrange notes.

2. Performance:

   • The process of rearranging notes should be quick and responsive, even with a large number of notes.
   • Minimize latency and ensure smooth drag-and-drop or other interactions.

3. Consistency:

   • Ensure the rearrangement feature is consistent with other interaction patterns and interfaces within the application.
   • Maintain consistency in visual design and user experience.

Acceptance Criteria:

1. Rearrangement Functionality:

   • Users can rearrange notes in the sidebar by dragging and dropping them or through another user-friendly interface.
   • The notes remain in the order set by the user across sessions.

2. Sorting Options:

   • Users can choose different sorting criteria, such as creation date, last updated time, or custom order.
   • Sorting options should include ascending and descending orders.

3. Visual Feedback:

   • Users receive visual feedback during rearrangement, such as highlighting the note being moved.

4. Performance:

   • The functionality should be responsive and smooth, even with a large number of notes.

Implementation Plan:

1. Design and Development:

   • Design the user interface for rearranging notes, including drag-and-drop or other interaction patterns.
   • Develop the functionality to allow users to rearrange notes and persist their order.

2. Testing:

   • Conduct testing to ensure the functionality works as expected and is easy to use.
   • Test performance and responsiveness with different numbers of notes.

3. Feedback and Iteration:

   • Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to refine the functionality.
   • Make necessary adjustments based on feedback.

4. Deployment:

   • Deploy the rearrangement functionality to the production environment.
   • Monitor the functionality post-deployment and address any issues promptly.

Conclusion:

The ability to rearrange notes in the sidebar will enhance user experience by providing greater flexibility and control over note organization. By implementing this functionality, users can manage their notes more effectively according to their preferences.