utilikit-1.0.0/modules/utilikit_examples/src/Controller/ExamplesController.php
modules/utilikit_examples/src/Controller/ExamplesController.php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Drupal\utilikit_examples\Controller;
use Drupal\Core\Controller\ControllerBase;
/**
* Controller for UtiliKit examples demonstration interface.
*
* Manages the rendering of interactive UtiliKit examples that demonstrate
* practical usage patterns, component implementations, and real-world
* applications of the utility-first CSS framework. This controller provides
* a comprehensive showcase of UtiliKit capabilities through live examples
* that users can interact with, copy, and adapt for their own projects.
*
* The examples interface serves multiple educational purposes:
* - Demonstrates practical utility class combinations
* - Shows real-world component implementations
* - Provides copyable code samples for immediate use
* - Illustrates responsive design patterns
* - Showcases advanced techniques and best practices
*
* Features:
* - Live interactive demonstrations with immediate visual feedback
* - Copy-to-clipboard functionality for all code examples
* - Responsive design showcases across different breakpoints
* - Progressive complexity from basic to advanced implementations
* - Integration with UtiliKit's inline rendering engine
*
* Educational Value:
* - Bridges the gap between documentation and practical implementation
* - Provides inspiration for common UI patterns and components
* - Demonstrates effective utility class composition strategies
* - Shows performance-optimized approaches to styling
* - Illustrates accessibility best practices with utility classes
*
* Performance Considerations:
* - Lightweight controller with minimal server-side processing
* - Template-based rendering for optimal caching
* - Client-side interactivity through JavaScript behaviors
* - Efficient asset loading through Drupal's library system
*/
class ExamplesController extends ControllerBase {
/**
* Renders the UtiliKit examples demonstration page.
*
* Creates and returns a render array for the examples interface,
* which provides interactive demonstrations of UtiliKit utility
* classes through practical, real-world component examples.
* The page serves as a comprehensive showcase and learning
* resource for developers working with UtiliKit.
*
* Render Array Structure:
* The method returns a minimal render array that delegates content
* rendering to the theme system. This approach ensures:
* - Consistent presentation through template-based rendering
* - Separation of concerns between controller logic and presentation
* - Flexibility for theme customization and override capabilities
* - Efficient caching and performance optimization
*
* Template Integration:
* The examples page integrates with the 'utilikit_examples' theme
* template, which should provide:
* - Organized example categories and navigation
* - Interactive demonstration areas with live UtiliKit rendering
* - Code display sections with copy-to-clipboard functionality
* - Responsive breakpoint testing capabilities
* - Progressive disclosure of complexity levels
*
* Content Organization:
* Examples are typically organized by:
* - Component type (buttons, cards, forms, navigation)
* - Complexity level (basic, intermediate, advanced)
* - Use case category (layout, typography, effects, responsive)
* - Implementation pattern (atomic, molecular, organism-level)
*
* Interactive Features:
* The rendered page should support:
* - Live editing and preview of utility class combinations
* - Real-time responsive breakpoint testing
* - One-click copying of complete code examples
* - Progressive enhancement from basic to advanced patterns
* - Integration with UtiliKit's debugging and development tools
*
* @return array
* A Drupal render array containing:
* - #theme: The theme template name for examples page rendering
* Uses 'utilikit_examples' template for structured presentation
* of interactive demonstrations and code samples
*/
public function render(): array {
return [
'#theme' => 'utilikit_examples',
];
}
}
