Sprint 3 — Empty States, Accessibility & Release Polish #5

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opened 2026-05-19 05:04:48 +00:00 by foravo_admin · 0 comments

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Imported from GitHub issue conorgregson/worldbuilding-codex#23.

Source: https://github.com/conorgregson/worldbuilding-codex/issues/23
Original author: @conorgregson
Original state: closed

Goal

Finalize the Relationship Graph feature for Worldbuilding Codex v1.3 by improving graph empty states, accessibility, responsive layout, documentation, and release materials.

Sprint 3 should prepare the Relationship Graph for a stable v1.3 release.

Context

Sprint 1 adds the graph foundation.

Sprint 2 adds graph navigation, relationship filtering, selected entity state, and incoming/outgoing relationship highlighting.

Sprint 3 completes the v1.3 release by polishing the user experience, verifying accessibility and responsive behavior, and preparing the release documentation.

This sprint should make the Relationship Graph feel stable, understandable, and release-ready.

Scope

Add or refine the no-entities graph empty state.
Add or refine the entities-with-no-relationships empty state.
Add or refine the filtered no-results state.
Add graph fallback/error messaging where practical.
Improve graph control labels.
Improve keyboard accessibility for graph controls.
Improve focus-visible states for graph controls and graph-related links.
Confirm graph node navigation is accessible.
Confirm graph highlighting is understandable.
Improve responsive graph layout.
Confirm route refresh behavior.
Update README with Relationship Graph details.
Update ROADMAP after verification.
Add CHANGELOG entry for v1.3.0.
Prepare PR description.
Prepare merge message.
Prepare GitHub release notes.
Decide whether to add a Relationship Graph screenshot.

Suggested Empty State Copy

No entities

No entities to graph yet.

Create characters, locations, factions, species, artifacts, cultures, or other entities first. Once this world has connected lore, the Relationship Graph will help you explore it visually.

Entities but no relationships

No relationships to graph yet.

This world has entities, but they are not connected yet. Add relationships between entities to build a visual lore graph.

No filtered results

No relationships match this filter.

Try another relationship type or reset the graph filters.

Graph loading fallback

Unable to display the relationship graph.

Refresh the page or return to the world detail page and try again.

Acceptance Criteria

Worlds with no entities show a helpful graph empty state.
Worlds with entities but no relationships show a helpful graph empty state.
Relationship filters with no matches show clear no-results messaging.
No-results messaging includes a reset option or clear next step.
Graph controls are labelled.
Graph controls are keyboard reachable.
Graph links and controls have visible focus states.
Graph highlighting is understandable and does not rely only on color where practical.
Graph layout is usable on desktop.
Graph layout is usable on tablet or narrow viewport.
Graph layout is usable on mobile.
Refreshing the graph route/page works.
README reflects the Relationship Graph feature.
ROADMAP reflects v1.3 completion after verification.
CHANGELOG includes a v1.3.0 entry.
PR description is ready.
Merge message is ready.
GitHub release notes are ready.

Verification Checklist

Local Verification

Run frontend build.
App runs locally.
User can log in locally.
Load a world with no entities.
Confirm the no-entities empty state appears.
Load a world with entities but no relationships.
Confirm the no-relationships empty state appears.
Load a world with entities and relationships.
Confirm the graph renders correctly.
Apply a relationship type filter with matching results.
Confirm the graph updates correctly.
Apply a relationship type filter with no matching results if possible.
Confirm the no-results state appears.
Reset graph filters.
Confirm the full graph returns.
Select an entity.
Confirm selected entity highlighting is understandable.
Confirm incoming/outgoing relationship highlighting is understandable.
Test keyboard navigation through graph controls.
Test focus-visible states.
Refresh the graph route/page.
Confirm the graph route/page remains stable.
Test desktop layout.
Test tablet or narrow viewport layout.
Test mobile layout.
Confirm no major console errors appear.

Production Verification

Complete after merge/deploy:

Production frontend loads successfully.
Production login works.
Production world detail flow works.
Production Relationship Graph route/page loads successfully.
Production Relationship Graph route refresh works.
Production entity nodes render correctly.
Production relationship edges render correctly.
Production graph node navigation works.
Production relationship type filtering works.
Production selected entity highlighting works.
Production empty graph states work.
Production no-results graph states work.
Backend health endpoint is reachable.
No major production console errors appear.

Release Verification

README updated for v1.3.
ROADMAP updated for v1.3 release status.
CHANGELOG includes v1.3.0 entry.
GitHub release notes prepared.
Sprint blueprints include final verification notes.
Version tagged as v1.3.0.

Out of Scope

Advanced graph search.
Saved graph views.
Graph layout persistence.
Drag-and-drop graph editing.
Relationship creation from graph.
Relationship editing from graph.
Relationship deletion from graph.
Public graph sharing.
World import/export.
Public world sharing.
AI-assisted lore analysis.
Lore consistency warnings.

Notes

Graph accessibility may be difficult if the graph library renders mostly SVG or canvas output.
Important graph actions should have accessible controls outside the visual graph where practical.
Highlighting should be paired with labels, outlines, opacity changes, or helper text instead of relying only on color.
Empty states should guide users toward creating entities and relationships without implying data loss.
Production route refresh should be verified carefully if the graph uses a new route.
README screenshots should only be updated if the graph is visually polished enough to represent the release well.

Imported from GitHub issue `conorgregson/worldbuilding-codex#23`. Source: https://github.com/conorgregson/worldbuilding-codex/issues/23 Original author: @conorgregson Original state: closed  --- ## Goal Finalize the Relationship Graph feature for Worldbuilding Codex v1.3 by improving graph empty states, accessibility, responsive layout, documentation, and release materials. Sprint 3 should prepare the Relationship Graph for a stable v1.3 release. --- ## Context Sprint 1 adds the graph foundation. Sprint 2 adds graph navigation, relationship filtering, selected entity state, and incoming/outgoing relationship highlighting. Sprint 3 completes the v1.3 release by polishing the user experience, verifying accessibility and responsive behavior, and preparing the release documentation. This sprint should make the Relationship Graph feel stable, understandable, and release-ready. --- ## Scope - Add or refine the no-entities graph empty state. - Add or refine the entities-with-no-relationships empty state. - Add or refine the filtered no-results state. - Add graph fallback/error messaging where practical. - Improve graph control labels. - Improve keyboard accessibility for graph controls. - Improve focus-visible states for graph controls and graph-related links. - Confirm graph node navigation is accessible. - Confirm graph highlighting is understandable. - Improve responsive graph layout. - Confirm route refresh behavior. - Update README with Relationship Graph details. - Update ROADMAP after verification. - Add CHANGELOG entry for `v1.3.0`. - Prepare PR description. - Prepare merge message. - Prepare GitHub release notes. - Decide whether to add a Relationship Graph screenshot. --- ## Suggested Empty State Copy ### No entities ```txt No entities to graph yet. Create characters, locations, factions, species, artifacts, cultures, or other entities first. Once this world has connected lore, the Relationship Graph will help you explore it visually. ``` ### Entities but no relationships ```txt No relationships to graph yet. This world has entities, but they are not connected yet. Add relationships between entities to build a visual lore graph. ``` ### No filtered results ```txt No relationships match this filter. Try another relationship type or reset the graph filters. ``` ### Graph loading fallback ```txt Unable to display the relationship graph. Refresh the page or return to the world detail page and try again. ``` --- ## Acceptance Criteria - [x] Worlds with no entities show a helpful graph empty state. - [x] Worlds with entities but no relationships show a helpful graph empty state. - [x] Relationship filters with no matches show clear no-results messaging. - [x] No-results messaging includes a reset option or clear next step. - [x] Graph controls are labelled. - [x] Graph controls are keyboard reachable. - [x] Graph links and controls have visible focus states. - [x] Graph highlighting is understandable and does not rely only on color where practical. - [x] Graph layout is usable on desktop. - [x] Graph layout is usable on tablet or narrow viewport. - [x] Graph layout is usable on mobile. - [x] Refreshing the graph route/page works. - [x] README reflects the Relationship Graph feature. - [x] ROADMAP reflects v1.3 completion after verification. - [x] CHANGELOG includes a v1.3.0 entry. - [x] PR description is ready. - [x] Merge message is ready. - [x] GitHub release notes are ready. --- ## Verification Checklist ### Local Verification - [x] Run frontend build. - [x] App runs locally. - [x] User can log in locally. - [x] Load a world with no entities. - [x] Confirm the no-entities empty state appears. - [x] Load a world with entities but no relationships. - [x] Confirm the no-relationships empty state appears. - [x] Load a world with entities and relationships. - [x] Confirm the graph renders correctly. - [x] Apply a relationship type filter with matching results. - [x] Confirm the graph updates correctly. - [x] Apply a relationship type filter with no matching results if possible. - [x] Confirm the no-results state appears. - [x] Reset graph filters. - [x] Confirm the full graph returns. - [x] Select an entity. - [x] Confirm selected entity highlighting is understandable. - [x] Confirm incoming/outgoing relationship highlighting is understandable. - [x] Test keyboard navigation through graph controls. - [x] Test focus-visible states. - [x] Refresh the graph route/page. - [x] Confirm the graph route/page remains stable. - [x] Test desktop layout. - [x] Test tablet or narrow viewport layout. - [x] Test mobile layout. - [x] Confirm no major console errors appear. ### Production Verification Complete after merge/deploy: - [x] Production frontend loads successfully. - [x] Production login works. - [x] Production world detail flow works. - [x] Production Relationship Graph route/page loads successfully. - [x] Production Relationship Graph route refresh works. - [x] Production entity nodes render correctly. - [x] Production relationship edges render correctly. - [x] Production graph node navigation works. - [x] Production relationship type filtering works. - [x] Production selected entity highlighting works. - [x] Production empty graph states work. - [x] Production no-results graph states work. - [x] Backend health endpoint is reachable. - [x] No major production console errors appear. ### Release Verification - [x] README updated for v1.3. - [x] ROADMAP updated for v1.3 release status. - [x] CHANGELOG includes v1.3.0 entry. - [x] GitHub release notes prepared. - [x] Sprint blueprints include final verification notes. - [x] Version tagged as v1.3.0. --- ## Out of Scope - Advanced graph search. - Saved graph views. - Graph layout persistence. - Drag-and-drop graph editing. - Relationship creation from graph. - Relationship editing from graph. - Relationship deletion from graph. - Public graph sharing. - World import/export. - Public world sharing. - AI-assisted lore analysis. - Lore consistency warnings. --- ## Notes - Graph accessibility may be difficult if the graph library renders mostly SVG or canvas output. - Important graph actions should have accessible controls outside the visual graph where practical. - Highlighting should be paired with labels, outlines, opacity changes, or helper text instead of relying only on color. - Empty states should guide users toward creating entities and relationships without implying data loss. - Production route refresh should be verified carefully if the graph uses a new route. - README screenshots should only be updated if the graph is visually polished enough to represent the release well.

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