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