feat(navbar): add active link underline + highlight (#647) #653
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northdpole
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the changes to dependencies are not necessary for this PR, please undo the changes to yarn.lock
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Summary
This PR resolves issue #647 by adding a clear active-state indicator to the main navbar.
It improves usability and navigation clarity across the application.
Changes included
✔ Implemented active route detection using
useLocation()✔ Added
isActive()helper for route comparison✔ Applied
activeclass to corresponding nav links✔ Styled active link with:
Why this is needed
Users currently cannot see which page is active in the navbar.
This update provides a consistent visual cue and improves overall navigation experience.
Files modified
Header.tsxheader.scssIssue reference
Fixes #647
Please let me know if you'd like any adjustments!
