Organization Manager API Map Prototype

A modern, interactive map interface for visualizing and managing retail organizations across different categories. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Leaflet, this prototype demonstrates a scalable approach to retail organization management with geospatial visualization.

🚀 Features

Core Functionality

• Interactive Map Visualization

  • Full-screen Leaflet map with OpenStreetMap integration
  • Responsive design that works across all device sizes
  • Smooth panning and zooming capabilities
  • Custom marker popups with organization details

• Category Filtering System

  • Real-time filtering of map markers based on selected categories
  • Floating filter panel with intuitive checkbox interface
  • Persistent filter state management
  • Support for multiple category selections

• Organization Data Management

  • Type-safe organization data structure with TypeScript
  • Mock data system with comprehensive retail organization examples
  • Detailed organization information including:
    • Name and category
    • Location (latitude/longitude)
    • Contact information (address, phone)
    • Operating hours
    • Available services
  • Support for 10 distinct retail categories:
    • Retail Store
    • Outlet Store
    • Pop-up Shop
    • Flagship Store
    • Department Store
    • Specialty Store
    • Boutique
    • Convenience Store
    • Supermarket
    • Shopping Mall

Technical Highlights

• Modern Tech Stack

  • Next.js 15 with App Router
  • TypeScript for type safety
  • Tailwind CSS for responsive styling
  • Leaflet for map visualization
  • Turbopack for fast development

• Performance Optimizations

  • Client-side rendering for map components
  • Efficient marker management
  • Optimized re-rendering strategies
  • Responsive design patterns

🛠️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone [repository-url]

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000

📦 Project Structure

org-manager-api-map-prototype/
├── app/
│   ├── components/
│   │   ├── OrgMap.tsx          # Main map visualization component
│   │   ├── CategoryFilter.tsx  # Category filtering interface
│   │   └── OrgMarker.tsx       # Custom organization marker component
│   ├── data/
│   │   └── mockOrgs.ts         # Mock organization data with 10 retail categories
│   ├── page.tsx                # Main application page
│   └── globals.css             # Global styles
├── public/                     # Static assets
└── package.json               # Project dependencies

🎯 Roadmap

Phase 1: Core Features Enhancement (In Progress)

• Implement basic map visualization
• Add category filtering system
• Create mock data structure
• Add custom marker icons for different categories
• Implement marker clustering for dense areas
• Add search functionality for organizations
• Implement location-based filtering
• Add map controls for better navigation

Phase 2: Data Management

• Integrate with real API endpoints
• Add organization CRUD operations
• Implement data persistence
• Add data validation and error handling
• Implement data caching strategies

Phase 3: User Experience

• Add loading states and animations
• Implement error boundaries
• Add tooltips and help text
• Implement keyboard navigation
• Add accessibility features

Phase 4: Advanced Features

• Add heatmap visualization
• Implement route planning between organizations
• Add data export capabilities
• Implement user authentication
• Add role-based access control

🧪 Testing

Unit Tests

• Component testing with Jest
• Map interaction testing
• Filter logic testing
• Data management testing

Integration Tests

• End-to-end testing with Cypress
• API integration testing
• Performance testing
• Cross-browser testing

📚 Documentation

API Documentation

• API endpoint documentation
• Data model documentation
• Authentication documentation
• Error handling documentation

Development Documentation

• Setup guide
• Contribution guidelines
• Code style guide
• Deployment guide

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• OpenStreetMap for providing the base map tiles
• Leaflet for the powerful mapping library
• Next.js team for the amazing framework
• All contributors who have helped shape this project

📞 Contact

For any questions or suggestions, please open an issue in the repository.

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