Implement Search Categories in the Sidebar of Category Field

[oidacra]

Parent Issue

#28493

User Story

As a user, I need to be able to search for categories by their name within the sidebar, so I can quickly find and select the categories I need.

Acceptance Criteria

• Implement a search input in the sidebar for category names.
• Allow users to initiate the search by pressing enter or clicking the search (magnifying glass) icon.
• Display a loading (skeleton) animation while the search results are being fetched.
• Use PrimeNG components for the search input and results display (if apply).
• Ensure that search results are accurate and displayed in a user-friendly manner.
• Follow the Final design of the Figma
• Write and pass unit tests for the new search functionality.

Proposed Objective

User Experience Enhancement

Proposed Priority

Priority 2 - Important

dotCMS Version

master

External Links

Assumptions & Initiation Needs

Assuming the server provides an API endpoint for searching categories by name. Access to design and translation resources is required.

Quality Assurance Notes & Workarounds

Quality assurance should ensure that the search functionality works as expected, search results are accurate, and the loading state is handled correctly. Unit tests should cover the new search functionality.