OTSSignsTheme/INDEX.md

# OTS Signage Modern Theme - Complete Package

Welcome! Your Xibo CMS theme has been fully modernized. This file is your starting point.

## 📚 Documentation Index

Start here based on what you need:

### 🚀 First Time? Start Here
**→ [SUMMARY.md](SUMMARY.md)** — 5 min read
- High-level overview of what was implemented
- Before/after comparison
- Quick start (3 steps to deploy)
- What's next suggestions

### 🎨 Want to Customize?
**→ [CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md)** — Browse as needed
- 15 ready-made customization recipes
- Change colors, fonts, spacing, etc.
- Code examples for each task
- Advanced tips and tricks

### 📦 Ready to Deploy?
**→ [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md)** — Follow step-by-step
- Pre-deployment checklist
- Installation instructions (3 methods)
- Post-deployment validation
- Troubleshooting guide
- Rollback procedure

### 📖 Full Documentation
**→ [README.md](README.md)** — Complete reference
- Feature documentation
- Design tokens reference
- File structure
- Accessibility checklist
- Browser compatibility

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## 📁 Your Theme Structure

```
theme/                                  (Root)
├── SUMMARY.md                         ← START HERE (high-level overview)
├── README.md                          ← Full feature documentation
├── CUSTOMIZATION.md                   ← Customization recipes (15+)
├── DEPLOYMENT.md                      ← Deployment & troubleshooting
├── INDEX.md                           ← This file
└── custom/otssignange/
    ├── config.php                     (Theme configuration—unchanged)
    ├── css/
    │   ├── override.css              ✨ MODERNIZED (800 lines)
    │   ├── html-preview.css          ✨ UPDATED (gradient background)
    │   └── client.css                ✨ NEW (widget styling)
    ├── img/                          (Logo assets)
    ├── layouts/                      (Layout templates)
    └── views/                        (Twig overrides—empty, ready for custom)
```

---

## 🎯 What Was Delivered

### ✅ Design System
- **70+ CSS Variables** — Colors, typography, spacing, shadows, transitions
- **Dark Mode** — Automatic via system preference
- **Responsive Layout** — Mobile-first, 5 breakpoints
- **Accessibility** — WCAG AA color contrast, focus states, keyboard nav

### ✅ Modern Components
- Header/navbar with brand color
- Sidebar navigation with collapse on mobile
- Card-based widgets with shadows and hover effects
- Form controls with focus rings
- Button variants (primary, secondary, success, danger)
- Alerts/notifications (4 status types)
- Tables with hover states

### ✅ Documentation
- **4 comprehensive guides** (README, Customization, Deployment, Summary)
- **15+ customization recipes** with code examples
- **Complete API reference** for CSS variables
- **Deployment checklist** with validation steps
- **Troubleshooting guide** for common issues

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## 🚀 Quick Start (3 Steps)

### Step 1: Review Changes
```bash
# Look at what changed
ls -la custom/otssignange/css/
```
Output: `override.css` (800 lines), `html-preview.css` (updated), `client.css` (new)

### Step 2: Backup & Deploy
```bash
# Backup original
cp custom/otssignange/css/override.css custom/otssignange/css/override.css.backup

# Copy to your Xibo installation
cp custom/otssignange/css/* /path/to/xibo/web/theme/custom/otssignange/css/
```

### Step 3: Test
1. Hard refresh browser: Ctrl+Shift+R (or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac)
2. Log into Xibo CMS
3. Verify header, sidebar, and widgets show new styling
4. Test on mobile: Resize to <640px or use device

✅ Done! Your CMS looks modern now.

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## 🎨 Popular Customizations

Want to make it your own? Here are 3 easiest changes:

### 1. Change Brand Color (5 min)
Edit `custom/otssignange/css/override.css`:
```css
:root {
  --color-primary: #006bb3;        /* Your color here */
  --color-primary-dark: #004c80;   /* Darker version */
  --color-primary-light: #1a9ad1;  /* Lighter version */
}
```

### 2. Update Logo (2 min)
Replace these files in `custom/otssignange/img/`:
- `xibologo.png` (header logo)
- `192x192.png` (app icon)
- `512x512.png` (splash icon)

### 3. Change Font (5 min)
Edit `custom/otssignange/css/override.css`:
```css
:root {
  --font-family-base: "Your Font", sans-serif;
}
```

**→ See [CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md) for 12+ more recipes!**

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## 📊 What's Different

| Feature | Before | After |
|---------|--------|-------|
| CSS Architecture | Empty hooks | Full token system |
| Colors | Hardcoded | 70+ CSS variables |
| Dark Mode | ❌ None | ✅ Full system support |
| Responsive | Basic | ✅ Mobile-first |
| Components | Minimal | ✅ Complete design system |
| Accessibility | Basic | ✅ WCAG AA compliant |
| Documentation | Minimal | ✅ 4 complete guides |

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## 🔧 Technical Details

### Files Modified/Created
- **override.css** — Rewritten (50 → 800 lines)
- **html-preview.css** — Updated with gradient
- **client.css** — New file for widget styling

### CSS Features Used
- CSS Variables (Custom Properties)
- Media Queries (responsive, dark mode)
- Flexbox & Grid layouts
- Focus-visible for accessibility
- prefers-color-scheme for dark mode

### Browser Support
✅ All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Mobile)  
⚠️ IE 11 and below: Not supported (CSS variables required)

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## 📋 Next Steps

### Today: Deploy & Test
1. Read [SUMMARY.md](SUMMARY.md) (5 min overview)
2. Follow [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md) (step-by-step)
3. Test on mobile and desktop

### This Week: Customize
1. Browse [CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md) recipes
2. Try 1–2 customizations
3. Share with your team

### This Month: Enhance
1. Add SVG icons to `custom/otssignange/img/`
2. Create Twig view overrides for advanced layout changes
3. Implement user-controlled dark mode toggle

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## 💬 FAQ

**Q: Will this work with my Xibo version?**  
A: Yes, tested on Xibo 3.x+. CSS-first approach means fewer compatibility issues.

**Q: Do I need to modify any PHP code?**  
A: No. All changes are CSS-based. `config.php` is unchanged.

**Q: Can I still upgrade Xibo?**  
A: Yes! CSS overrides are upgrade-safe. Just re-deploy the theme files after upgrades.

**Q: How do I test dark mode?**  
A: Open DevTools (F12) → Rendering → Prefers color scheme: dark

**Q: What if something breaks?**  
A: See [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md) Rollback section. Takes 2 minutes.

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## 📞 Support Resources

- **Customization Help**: [CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md) — 15+ recipes
- **Deployment Help**: [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md) — Troubleshooting guide
- **Feature Reference**: [README.md](README.md) — Complete documentation
- **Xibo Official Docs**: [account.xibosignage.com/docs/](https://account.xibosignage.com/docs/)

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## ✅ Quality Checklist

- [x] CSS syntax validated (no errors)
- [x] Design tokens comprehensive (70+ variables)
- [x] Dark mode fully working
- [x] Responsive on all devices
- [x] WCAG AA accessible
- [x] Documentation complete
- [x] Customization examples provided
- [x] Deployment steps clear
- [x] Rollback procedure documented
- [x] Production ready

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## 📝 Version & License

- **Theme**: OTS Signage (Modern)
- **Version**: 1.0.0
- **Status**: ✅ Production Ready
- **License**: AGPLv3 (per Xibo requirements)
- **Compatibility**: Xibo CMS 3.x+

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## 🎉 You're All Set!

Your Xibo CMS now has a modern, professional theme with a complete design system.

**Next action**: Read [SUMMARY.md](SUMMARY.md) (5 min) → Deploy (10 min) → Celebrate! 🚀

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**Questions?** Check the guides above. Most answers are in [CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md) or [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md).

**Ready to go live?** See [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md) for step-by-step instructions.

**Want to customize?** See [CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md) for 15+ ready-made recipes.