# shadcn-vue DatePicker Test

# shadcn-vue DatePicker Implementation Test

## Implementation Summary

Successfully implemented shadcn-vue DatePicker components for the project creation form:

- ✅ Installed shadcn-vue calendar components
- ✅ Created custom DatePicker component using Calendar + Popover
- ✅ Integrated DatePicker into ProjectsView.vue
- ✅ Maintained all existing functionality (defaults, validation, auto-update)
- ✅ No TypeScript errors

## Components Created

### DatePicker.vue

Custom component that combines:

- Popover - For the dropdown container
- PopoverTrigger - Button that opens the calendar
- PopoverContent - Container for the calendar
- Calendar - The actual date picker calendar
- Button - Styled trigger button with calendar icon

### Key Features

- String Date Handling: Works with YYYY-MM-DD format strings
- Date Formatting: Displays dates in readable format (e.g., "Dec 12, 2024")
- Validation Support: Supports min/max date constraints
- Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
- Consistent Styling: Matches shadcn-vue design system

## Integration Details

### ProjectsView.vue Changes

- Replaced native <input type="date"> with <DatePicker>
- Added DatePicker import from @/components/ui/date-picker
- Maintained all existing form logic and validation
- Preserved default date values and auto-update functionality

### Dependencies

- @internationalized/date - For date parsing and formatting
- lucide-vue-next - For calendar icon
- reka-ui - Base components (Calendar, Popover)

## Testing Instructions

1. Navigate to the Projects page
2. Click "New Project" button
3. Verify start date shows today's date in the button
4. Verify end date shows 1 month from today
5. Click on a date picker button to open the calendar popup
6. Navigate through months using the arrow buttons
7. Select a different date and verify it updates the button text
8. Change start date and verify end date auto-updates (for new projects)
9. Try setting end date before start date and verify validation error
10. Test editing an existing project to ensure dates don't auto-update

## Benefits of shadcn-vue DatePicker

- Better UX: Calendar popup is more intuitive than native date inputs
- Consistent Design: Matches the application's design system
- Cross-platform: Works consistently across all browsers and devices
- Accessibility: Better keyboard navigation and screen reader support
- Customizable: Easy to extend with additional features
- Mobile-friendly: Better touch interaction than native inputs