Refactor Image Carousel to Improve Monument Photo Navigation #336
Description
Enhancement Request: Image Carousel Refactoring
Current Behavior
The current implementation displays static images in the main area, and requires users to click on thumbnails to open a separate carousel view for image navigation. This creates an unnecessary extra step and disrupts the user experience.
Proposed Change
This issue proposes refactoring the existing image viewing functionality to provide a more streamlined experience:
- Move the carousel functionality directly to the main image area
- Allow users to navigate through images directly in the main view
- Maintain the thumbnail row for quick navigation between images
- Eliminate the separate carousel view that currently appears on thumbnail clicks
- Ensure proper synchronization between the main image display and selected thumbnail
Technical Approach
- Refactor the existing image display components
- Repurpose the current carousel implementation to function in the main area
- Update the thumbnail click handling to navigate within the main view rather than opening a separate view
- Maintain visual indication for the currently selected thumbnail
- Ensure responsive design is preserved
Expected Benefits
- Simplified user flow for viewing monument images
- Reduced UI clutter by eliminating redundant views
- More intuitive and direct interaction with monument photography
- Improved overall user experience
Dependencies
- No new dependencies required, will use existing project libraries
I'll implement this refactoring following the project's contributing guidelines.