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feat: Implement dynamic search functionality #142

@bipulsikder

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@bipulsikder

Description (check the video demo also from here )

Adding a dynamic search functionality to improve content discoverability in the SW360 documentation website.

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then redirect to the clicked suggestion
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Proposed Solution

Implement a real-time search feature that allows users to quickly find relevant documentation content with the following capabilities:

Features

  • Dynamic search with real-time results
  • Search through:
    • Page titles
    • Categories
    • Content summaries
  • Relevance-based result ranking
  • Result highlighting for matched terms
  • Keyboard shortcuts (press '/' to focus search)
  • Mobile-responsive design

Technical Implementation

  • Use Hugo's built-in .Site.Pages for generating the search index
  • Implement client-side search using JavaScript
  • Add relevance scoring algorithm:
    • Title matches (highest priority)
    • Category matches (medium priority)
    • Summary matches (lower priority)
  • Debounced search for better performance
  • Maximum 10 results shown for optimal UX

UI/UX Considerations

  • Dark theme compatible
  • Accessible (proper ARIA labels)
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Clear visual feedback for interactions
  • Mobile-friendly design

Benefits

  • Improved content discoverability
  • Better user experience
  • Faster access to documentation
  • Reduced time to find specific information

you can check the video also from here

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