[WIP] Revamp CSS and styling for mobile app

[Copilot]

Coding agent has begun work on UI overhaul planning and implementation strategy and will update this pull request as work progresses.

Original prompt

Looks like a good plan.

[Chronological Review: The conversation began with the user expressing the need for a major overhaul of the CSS and styling of their mobile app, highlighting issues with UI layout and usability on smaller screens. The user provided detailed suggestions for improvements, including implementing a theming system using CSS, enhancing the UI's depth and spacing, and addressing specific component styling issues. The user then requested the creation of a markdown file to outline a detailed plan for these changes. The conversation concluded with the user approving the proposed plan.]

[Intent Mapping:

1. "We need to do some major overhauling to our css and styling of the mobile app." - User's primary request for UI improvements.
2. "Actually start by making a md file with a very lengthy and detailed plan to help you follow." - Request for documentation to guide the implementation.
3. "Looks like a good plan." - User's approval of the proposed plan.]

[Technical Inventory:

• Technologies: JavaFX for UI development.
• CSS for theming and styling.
• Markdown for documentation.
• Repository: EncodeForge, branch v0.4.0.]

[Code Archaeology:

• File: MainController.java - Active file discussed for potential modifications related to UI changes.
• No specific code changes were documented yet, as the focus was on planning.]

[Progress Assessment:

• Completed Tasks: User has articulated a comprehensive plan for UI overhaul.
• Partially Complete Work: Creation of a markdown file for the plan is pending.]

[Context Validation: All critical information for continuation is captured, including user requests for UI improvements and documentation.]

[Recent Commands Analysis:

• Last Agent Commands: User requested the creation of a markdown file for a detailed plan.
• Tool Results Summary: No specific tool results were returned as the focus was on user requests.
• Pre-Summary State: The agent was preparing to create a markdown file based on the user's detailed plan for UI improvements when the token budget was exceeded.
• Operation Context: The commands executed were directly related to the user's goal of overhauling the app's UI and documenting the process.]

1. Conversation Overview: - Primary Objectives: - "We need to do some major overhauling to our css and styling of the mobile app." - "Actually start by making a md file with a very lengthy and detailed plan to help you follow." - Session Context: The user outlined extensive requirements for improving the mobile app's UI, focusing on responsive design and theming. - User Intent Evolution: The user moved from discussing specific UI issues to requesting a structured plan for implementation.

2. Technical Foundation:

• JavaFX: Used for the app's UI development.
• CSS: Proposed for theming and styling.
• Markdown: Suggested for documenting the overhaul plan.

3. Codebase Status:

• File Name: MainController.java
  • Purpose: Central controller for managing UI components.
  • Current State: No modifications made yet; focus on planning.
  • Key Code Segments: Not specified yet.
  • Dependencies: Integral to the overall UI structure.

4. Problem Resolution:

• Issues Encountered: Poor UI layout and usability on smaller screens.
• Solutions Implemented: User's detailed suggestions for UI improvements.
• Debugging Context: No ongoing troubleshooting; focus on planning.
• Lessons Learned: Importance of responsive design and theming for desktop applications.

5. Progress Tracking:

• Completed Tasks: User has provided a comprehensive plan for UI overhaul.
• Partially Complete Work: Creation of a markdown file for the plan is pending.

6. Active Work State:

• Current Focus: Preparing to create a markdown file outlining the detailed plan for UI improvements.
• Recent Context: User approved the proposed plan for the UI overhaul.
• Working Code: No specific code snippets discussed recently.
• Immediate Context: User's request for a markdown file to document the overhaul plan.

7. Recent Operations:

• Last Agent Commands: User requested the creation of a markdown file.
• Tool Results Summary: No specific results returned; focus was on user requests.
• Pre-Summary State: The agent was preparing to create a markdown file when the token budget was exceeded.
• Operation Context: The commands executed were aimed at fulfilling the user's goal of documenting the UI overhaul process.

8. Continuation Plan:

• Pending Task 1: Create a markdown file with a detailed plan for the UI overhaul.
• Pending Task 2: Implement the proposed UI changes based on the documented plan.
• Priority Information: The creation of the markdown file is the immediate next step.
• Next Action: "Actually start by making a md file with a very lengthy and detailed plan to help you follow."

TITLE: UI overhaul planning and implementation strategy

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