Build Responsive Navigation System

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Overview

Create a responsive navigation system with header, sidebar, and mobile menu.

Background

Clear navigation is essential for user experience across all device sizes.

Specifications

Components to Create:

• Header component
• Sidebar navigation
• MobileMenu component
• Navigation items configuration
• Breadcrumbs component

Tasks:

• Build desktop header with navigation
• Create collapsible sidebar
• Implement mobile hamburger menu
• Add active route highlighting
• Create breadcrumb navigation
• Add user menu dropdown
• Implement smooth transitions
• Ensure accessibility

Impacted Files:

• components/layout/Header.tsx (new)
• components/layout/Sidebar.tsx (new)
• components/layout/MobileMenu.tsx (new)
• components/layout/Breadcrumbs.tsx (new)
• components/layout/UserMenu.tsx (new)
• lib/config/navigation.ts (new)
• app/layout.tsx (update)

Labels: frontend, navigation, layout, responsive, priority-high

Acceptance Criteria

• Header responsive across all devices
• Mobile menu opens/closes smoothly
• Active route highlighted
• Breadcrumbs show navigation path
• User menu shows profile options
• Sidebar collapsible on desktop
• Keyboard navigation supported
• ARIA labels implemented

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[Favourof]

@Favourof has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

My name is Favour Omotosho, and I am a frontend developer with strong experience building responsive and well-structured user interfaces. I would like to work on this navigation system because navigation is one of the most important parts of any application. If users cannot move around easily and confidently, the overall experience suffers no matter how good the features are.

This issue interests me because it combines layout structure, responsiveness, and accessibility. I have experience building headers, sidebars, and mobile menus that adapt smoothly across different screen sizes. I understand how to implement active route highlighting, collapsible sidebars, and clean transitions without affecting performance. I also pay close attention to accessibility, including keyboard navigation and proper ARIA labels, to ensure the interface works for all users.

I am confident I can deliver a responsive, intuitive, and polished navigation system that improves usability across desktop and mobile devices.

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[Macnelson9]

@Macnelson9 has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

Hi team, I’d like to work on this issue.

I’m a Frontend Developer who thrives at the intersection of UI polish + product usability, and I’ve shipped responsive components/pages using Next.js/React + Tailwind (including interactions, animations, and pixel-accurate Figma builds).

What I’ll deliver

Responsive Navigation System implemented to match the design/spec

Responsive behavior (mobile + desktop), no layout breakage

Hover/focus states + accessible semantics

Clean, reusable components and consistent styling

Approach

Review the design/spec and existing code patterns

Build the UI + interactions

QA on multiple breakpoints + open a PR with screenshots/video

If assigned, I’ll start immediately and share progress updates in the PR.

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[ReinaMaze]

@ReinaMaze has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

Hello, I would like to work on this issue. I am knowledgeable and have experience contributing to open source projects. I also participated in the previous Drips Wave, where I actively contributed and collaborated on tasks. I am confident I can complete this issue effectively. Please assign it to me. Thank you.

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[OluwapelumiElisha]

@OluwapelumiElisha has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

Hello,

I can solve this issue described for the Responsive Navigation System on your project. I have experience building responsive, accessible, and user-friendly navigation components using React/Next.js and TypeScript, including headers, sidebars, mobile menus, breadcrumbs, and user dropdowns.

For this task, I will:

Create Navigation Components

Header: responsive desktop header with navigation links and user menu dropdown

Sidebar: collapsible on desktop with active route highlighting

MobileMenu: hamburger menu that opens/closes smoothly on mobile devices

Breadcrumbs: display current navigation path dynamically

UserMenu: show profile options and settings

Navigation Configuration

Use a centralized navigation.ts config for easy updates and scalability

Implement active route highlighting across all components

Accessibility and UX

Keyboard navigation support

ARIA labels for all interactive elements

Smooth transitions and animations for menu opening/closing

Responsive design across all device sizes

Integration and Testing

Update layout.tsx to include header, sidebar, mobile menu, and breadcrumbs

Test across devices and screen sizes for responsiveness and accessibility

Validate usability, performance, and visual consistency

I am confident I can deliver a polished, fully functional Responsive Navigation System that improves user experience, is accessible, and works seamlessly across all devices.

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[Queenode]

@Queenode has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

I would like to work on this issue as a web3 full-stack developer . I understand the assignment and the requirements, and I’m confident in the approach needed to deliver the best solution. Kindly assign this task to me.

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