StratIQX Form Styling Guidelines

Document Information

• Document Title: Comprehensive Form Styling Guidelines for StratIQX Applications
• Version: 1.0
• Date: August 25, 2025
• Purpose: Provide standardized form styling patterns, validation techniques, and implementation guidelines based on proven implementations in the StratIQX onboarding application.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview & Design Philosophy
2. Form Layout Patterns
3. Component Structure
4. Typography & Color System
5. Validation & Error Handling
6. State Management
7. Accessibility Guidelines
8. Implementation Examples
9. Best Practices
10. Common Patterns & Reusable Components

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Overview & Design Philosophy

Core Principles

Our form design follows these fundamental principles derived from successful implementations:

1. Consistency: All forms maintain visual and functional consistency across the application
2. Clarity: Clear visual hierarchy and intuitive user flow
3. Professional Appearance: Clean, modern styling that reflects enterprise software quality
4. Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 compliant with proper focus management and screen reader support
5. Responsive Design: Forms work seamlessly across all device sizes
6. Progressive Enhancement: Core functionality works without JavaScript

Design System Integration

Forms integrate with the existing StratIQX design system using:

• Tailwind CSS with custom CSS variables
• shadcn/ui component patterns
• Lucide React icons for visual enhancement
• Consistent color palette (blues, grays, status colors)

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Form Layout Patterns

1. Modal Forms (Complex/Multi-Section)

Use Case: Complex forms with multiple related sections (e.g., CustomIndustryRequestModal)

Structure:

<div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/50 flex items-center justify-center p-4 z-50">
  <div className="w-full max-w-2xl bg-white rounded-lg shadow-xl flex flex-col max-h-[90vh]">
    {/* Fixed Header */}
    <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-6 border-b border-gray-200 flex-shrink-0">
      <div>
        <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900">Form Title</h2>
        <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 mt-1">Form Description</p>
      </div>
      <Button variant="ghost" size="sm" onClick={onClose}>
        <X className="h-4 w-4" />
      </Button>
    </div>

    {/* Scrollable Content */}
    <div className="flex-1 overflow-y-auto">
      <div className="p-6 space-y-6">
        {/* Info Banner */}
        <InfoBanner />
        
        {/* Form Sections */}
        <FormSections />
      </div>
    </div>

    {/* Fixed Footer */}
    <div className="border-t border-gray-200 p-6 bg-gray-50 flex-shrink-0">
      <FormFooter />
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

Key Features:

• Fixed header and footer with scrollable content
• Modal backdrop with proper z-index (z-50)
• Maximum height constraint (max-h-[90vh]) for small screens
• Proper modal accessibility (ESC key, click outside to close)

2. Inline Forms (Embedded/Card-Based)

Use Case: Forms embedded within page content (e.g., Support Contact Form)

Structure:

<Card className="shadow-xl border-0 bg-white max-w-2xl mx-auto">
  <CardContent className="p-8">
    {/* Form Header */}
    <div className="mb-6">
      <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">Form Title</h2>
      <p className="text-gray-600">Form description</p>
    </div>

    {/* Info Banner */}
    <InfoBanner />
    
    {/* Form Content */}
    <div className="space-y-6">
      <FormSections />
    </div>

    {/* Form Footer */}
    <FormFooter />
  </CardContent>
</Card>

Key Features:

• Card-based container with consistent shadows and borders
• Integrated within page flow without overlay
• Responsive width constraints (max-w-2xl mx-auto)
• Consistent padding (p-8) for content areas

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Component Structure

1. Info Banners

Purpose: Provide contextual information and set expectations

const InfoBanner: React.FC<{ type?: 'info' | 'warning' | 'success' }> = ({ 
  type = 'info' 
}) => (
  <div className={`border rounded-lg p-4 mb-6 ${getBannerStyles(type)}`}>
    <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
      <InfoIcon className="h-5 w-5 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
      <div>
        <h4 className="font-semibold mb-1">Banner Title</h4>
        <p className="text-sm">Descriptive text explaining the form's purpose or important information.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
)

const getBannerStyles = (type: string) => {
  switch (type) {
    case 'info': return 'bg-blue-50 border-blue-200 text-blue-900'
    case 'warning': return 'bg-yellow-50 border-yellow-200 text-yellow-900'
    case 'success': return 'bg-green-50 border-green-200 text-green-900'
    default: return 'bg-blue-50 border-blue-200 text-blue-900'
  }
}

2. Form Sections

Purpose: Organize related form fields with clear visual hierarchy

const FormSection: React.FC<{ title: string; icon: React.ReactNode; children: React.ReactNode }> = ({
  title,
  icon,
  children
}) => (
  <div className="space-y-4">
    <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 flex items-center gap-2">
      <div className="text-blue-600">{icon}</div>
      {title}
    </h3>
    <div className="space-y-4">
      {children}
    </div>
  </div>
)

3. Form Fields

Purpose: Consistent field styling with proper validation states

Input Fields:

<div className="space-y-2">
  <Label htmlFor="fieldId">Field Label {required && '*'}</Label>
  <Input
    id="fieldId"
    type="text"
    placeholder="Placeholder text"
    value={value}
    onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('fieldName', e.target.value)}
    className={errors.fieldName ? 'border-red-300' : ''}
  />
  {errors.fieldName && (
    <p className="text-sm text-red-600">{errors.fieldName}</p>
  )}
</div>

Select Fields:

<div className="space-y-2">
  <Label htmlFor="selectId">Select Label *</Label>
  <select
    id="selectId"
    value={value}
    onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('fieldName', e.target.value)}
    className="w-full rounded-md border border-gray-300 px-3 py-2 text-sm focus:border-blue-500 focus:outline-none focus:ring-1 focus:ring-blue-500"
  >
    <option value="">Select an option...</option>
    {options.map(option => (
      <option key={option.id} value={option.value}>
        {option.label}
      </option>
    ))}
  </select>
  {errors.fieldName && (
    <p className="text-sm text-red-600">{errors.fieldName}</p>
  )}
</div>

Textarea Fields:

<div className="space-y-2">
  <Label htmlFor="textareaId">Message *</Label>
  <Textarea
    id="textareaId"
    placeholder="Detailed description..."
    value={value}
    onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('fieldName', e.target.value)}
    className={cn("min-h-[120px] resize-none", errors.fieldName ? 'border-red-300' : '')}
  />
  {errors.fieldName && (
    <p className="text-sm text-red-600">{errors.fieldName}</p>
  )}
  <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">
    Character count: {value.length} {minLength && `(minimum ${minLength})`}
  </p>
</div>

4. Form Footer

Purpose: Consistent action area with proper button hierarchy

const FormFooter: React.FC<{ 
  isSubmitting: boolean
  onSubmit: () => void
  onCancel?: () => void 
}> = ({ isSubmitting, onSubmit, onCancel }) => (
  <div className="border-t border-gray-200 pt-6 mt-6 bg-gray-50 -mx-8 px-8 pb-8 rounded-b-lg">
    <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
      <p className="text-sm text-gray-600">* Required fields</p>
      <div className="flex gap-3">
        {onCancel && (
          <Button type="button" variant="outline" onClick={onCancel} disabled={isSubmitting}>
            Cancel
          </Button>
        )}
        <Button onClick={onSubmit} disabled={isSubmitting} className="flex items-center gap-2">
          {isSubmitting ? (
            <>
              <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin" />
              Submitting...
            </>
          ) : (
            <>
              <Send className="w-4 h-4" />
              Submit
            </>
          )}
        </Button>
      </div>
    </div>
    <p className="text-xs text-gray-500 text-center mt-4">
      Privacy notice or additional information
    </p>
  </div>
)

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Typography & Color System

Typography Hierarchy

/* Form Titles */
.form-title {
  @apply text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900;
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
  @apply text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900;
}

/* Field Labels */
.field-label {
  @apply text-sm font-medium text-gray-700;
}

/* Help Text */
.help-text {
  @apply text-xs text-gray-500;
}

/* Error Text */
.error-text {
  @apply text-sm text-red-600;
}

Color Palette

const formColors = {
  // Text Colors
  primary: 'text-gray-900',        // Main headings
  secondary: 'text-gray-600',      // Descriptions
  muted: 'text-gray-500',          // Help text
  error: 'text-red-600',           // Error messages
  success: 'text-green-600',       // Success states

  // Background Colors
  cardBg: 'bg-white',              // Form containers
  footerBg: 'bg-gray-50',          // Footer sections
  infoBg: 'bg-blue-50',            // Info banners
  errorBg: 'bg-red-50',            // Error states

  // Border Colors
  border: 'border-gray-300',       // Default borders
  focusBorder: 'border-blue-500',  // Focus states
  errorBorder: 'border-red-300',   // Error states

  // Icon Colors
  iconPrimary: 'text-blue-600',    // Section icons
  iconMuted: 'text-gray-400',      // Supporting icons
}

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Validation & Error Handling

1. Validation Function Pattern

const validateForm = (): boolean => {
  const newErrors: Partial<FormData> = {}
  
  // Required field validation
  if (!formData.email.trim()) {
    newErrors.email = 'Email is required'
  } else if (!/\S+@\S+\.\S+/.test(formData.email)) {
    newErrors.email = 'Please enter a valid email address'
  }
  
  if (!formData.message.trim()) {
    newErrors.message = 'Message is required'
  } else if (formData.message.trim().length < 10) {
    newErrors.message = 'Message must be at least 10 characters long'
  }
  
  setErrors(newErrors)
  return Object.keys(newErrors).length === 0
}

2. Real-Time Validation

const handleInputChange = (field: keyof FormData, value: string) => {
  setFormData(prev => ({ ...prev, [field]: value }))
  
  // Clear error when user starts typing
  if (errors[field]) {
    setErrors(prev => ({ ...prev, [field]: undefined }))
  }
}

3. Error Display Pattern

// Field-level errors
{errors.fieldName && (
  <p className="text-sm text-red-600 flex items-center gap-1">
    <AlertCircle className="h-4 w-4" />
    {errors.fieldName}
  </p>
)}

// Form-level error summary
{Object.keys(errors).length > 0 && (
  <div className="bg-red-50 border border-red-200 rounded-lg p-4 mb-6">
    <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
      <AlertCircle className="h-5 w-5 text-red-600 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
      <div>
        <h4 className="font-semibold text-red-900 mb-1">Please fix the following errors:</h4>
        <ul className="text-sm text-red-800 list-disc list-inside space-y-1">
          {Object.values(errors).map((error, index) => (
            <li key={index}>{error}</li>
          ))}
        </ul>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
)}

4. Success States

const SuccessState: React.FC<{ onReset: () => void }> = ({ onReset }) => (
  <div className="text-center">
    <div className="w-16 h-16 bg-green-100 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
      <CheckCircle className="w-8 h-8 text-green-600" />
    </div>
    <h3 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2">
      Success Message
    </h3>
    <p className="text-gray-600 mb-4">
      Detailed success description
    </p>
    <p className="text-sm text-gray-500 mb-6">
      Additional instructions or next steps
    </p>
    <Button variant="outline" onClick={onReset}>
      Continue
    </Button>
  </div>
)

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State Management

1. Form State Hook Pattern

interface FormState<T> {
  data: T
  errors: Partial<T>
  isSubmitting: boolean
  isSuccess: boolean
}

const useFormState = <T extends Record<string, any>>(initialData: T) => {
  const [formState, setFormState] = useState<FormState<T>>({
    data: initialData,
    errors: {},
    isSubmitting: false,
    isSuccess: false
  })

  const setData = (field: keyof T, value: any) => {
    setFormState(prev => ({
      ...prev,
      data: { ...prev.data, [field]: value },
      errors: { ...prev.errors, [field]: undefined }
    }))
  }

  const setErrors = (errors: Partial<T>) => {
    setFormState(prev => ({ ...prev, errors }))
  }

  const setSubmitting = (isSubmitting: boolean) => {
    setFormState(prev => ({ ...prev, isSubmitting }))
  }

  const setSuccess = (isSuccess: boolean) => {
    setFormState(prev => ({ ...prev, isSuccess }))
  }

  const reset = () => {
    setFormState({
      data: initialData,
      errors: {},
      isSubmitting: false,
      isSuccess: false
    })
  }

  return {
    ...formState,
    setData,
    setErrors,
    setSubmitting,
    setSuccess,
    reset
  }
}

2. Form Submission Pattern

const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
  e.preventDefault()
  
  if (!validateForm()) return

  setSubmitting(true)
  
  try {
    await onSubmit(formData)
    setSuccess(true)
    
    // Auto-close modal after success (for modals)
    if (autoClose) {
      setTimeout(() => {
        onClose()
        reset()
      }, 2000)
    }
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Form submission error:', error)
    // Handle submission errors
  } finally {
    setSubmitting(false)
  }
}

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Accessibility Guidelines

1. Keyboard Navigation

• All interactive elements must be keyboard accessible
• Proper tab order through form fields
• ESC key closes modals
• Enter key submits forms (when appropriate)

2. Screen Reader Support

// Proper labeling
<Label htmlFor="email">Email Address *</Label>
<Input
  id="email"
  aria-describedby="email-error email-help"
  aria-invalid={!!errors.email}
/>
{errors.email && (
  <p id="email-error" role="alert" className="text-sm text-red-600">
    {errors.email}
  </p>
)}
<p id="email-help" className="text-xs text-gray-500">
  We'll use this to contact you about your request
</p>

3. Focus Management

// Modal focus management
useEffect(() => {
  if (isOpen && modalRef.current) {
    const focusableElement = modalRef.current.querySelector('[tabindex="0"]')
    if (focusableElement) {
      (focusableElement as HTMLElement).focus()
    }
  }
}, [isOpen])

// Trap focus within modal
const handleKeyDown = (e: KeyboardEvent) => {
  if (e.key === 'Tab') {
    trapFocus(e, modalRef.current)
  }
  if (e.key === 'Escape') {
    onClose()
  }
}

4. Color Contrast

• All text meets WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 contrast ratio)
• Error states use sufficient color contrast
• Focus indicators are clearly visible

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Implementation Examples

Complete Modal Form Example

import React, { useState } from 'react'
import { Button } from '../ui/Button'
import { Input } from '../ui/Input'
import { Textarea } from '../ui/Textarea'
import { Label } from '../ui/Label'
import { X, Send, CheckCircle, Building2, Users } from 'lucide-react'
import { cn } from '../../lib/utils'

interface ModalFormData {
  name: string
  email: string
  message: string
}

interface ModalFormProps {
  isOpen: boolean
  onClose: () => void
  onSubmit?: (data: ModalFormData) => Promise<void>
}

export const ExampleModalForm: React.FC<ModalFormProps> = ({
  isOpen,
  onClose,
  onSubmit
}) => {
  const [formData, setFormData] = useState<ModalFormData>({
    name: '',
    email: '',
    message: ''
  })
  
  const [isSubmitting, setIsSubmitting] = useState(false)
  const [isSuccess, setIsSuccess] = useState(false)
  const [errors, setErrors] = useState<Partial<ModalFormData>>({})

  const validateForm = (): boolean => {
    const newErrors: Partial<ModalFormData> = {}
    
    if (!formData.name.trim()) {
      newErrors.name = 'Name is required'
    }
    if (!formData.email.trim()) {
      newErrors.email = 'Email is required'
    } else if (!/\S+@\S+\.\S+/.test(formData.email)) {
      newErrors.email = 'Please enter a valid email address'
    }
    if (!formData.message.trim()) {
      newErrors.message = 'Message is required'
    }

    setErrors(newErrors)
    return Object.keys(newErrors).length === 0
  }

  const handleInputChange = (field: keyof ModalFormData, value: string) => {
    setFormData(prev => ({ ...prev, [field]: value }))
    if (errors[field]) {
      setErrors(prev => ({ ...prev, [field]: undefined }))
    }
  }

  const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
    e.preventDefault()
    
    if (!validateForm()) return

    setIsSubmitting(true)
    
    try {
      if (onSubmit) {
        await onSubmit(formData)
      }
      
      setIsSuccess(true)
      setTimeout(() => {
        onClose()
        resetForm()
      }, 2000)
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Form submission error:', error)
    } finally {
      setIsSubmitting(false)
    }
  }

  const resetForm = () => {
    setFormData({ name: '', email: '', message: '' })
    setErrors({})
    setIsSuccess(false)
    setIsSubmitting(false)
  }

  if (!isOpen) return null

  if (isSuccess) {
    return (
      <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/50 flex items-center justify-center p-4 z-50">
        <div className="w-full max-w-md bg-white rounded-lg shadow-xl">
          <div className="p-8 text-center">
            <div className="w-16 h-16 bg-green-100 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
              <CheckCircle className="w-8 h-8 text-green-600" />
            </div>
            <h3 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2">
              Form Submitted Successfully!
            </h3>
            <p className="text-gray-600 mb-4">
              Thank you for your submission. We'll get back to you soon.
            </p>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    )
  }

  return (
    <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/50 flex items-center justify-center p-4 z-50">
      <div className="w-full max-w-2xl bg-white rounded-lg shadow-xl flex flex-col max-h-[90vh]">
        {/* Header */}
        <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-6 border-b border-gray-200 flex-shrink-0">
          <div>
            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900">
              Example Modal Form
            </h2>
            <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 mt-1">
              Fill out this form to get in touch
            </p>
          </div>
          <Button variant="ghost" size="sm" onClick={onClose}>
            <X className="h-4 w-4" />
          </Button>
        </div>

        {/* Content */}
        <div className="flex-1 overflow-y-auto">
          <div className="p-6 space-y-6">
            {/* Info Banner */}
            <div className="bg-blue-50 border border-blue-200 rounded-lg p-4">
              <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
                <Building2 className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600 mt-0.5 flex-shrink-0" />
                <div>
                  <h4 className="font-semibold text-blue-900 mb-1">
                    Quick Contact Form
                  </h4>
                  <p className="text-sm text-blue-800">
                    We'll respond to your message within 24 hours during business days.
                  </p>
                </div>
              </div>
            </div>

            <form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="space-y-6">
              {/* Contact Information */}
              <div className="space-y-4">
                <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 flex items-center gap-2">
                  <Users className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600" />
                  Contact Information
                </h3>
                
                <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
                  <div className="space-y-2">
                    <Label htmlFor="name">Name *</Label>
                    <Input
                      id="name"
                      placeholder="Your full name"
                      value={formData.name}
                      onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('name', e.target.value)}
                      className={errors.name ? 'border-red-300' : ''}
                    />
                    {errors.name && (
                      <p className="text-sm text-red-600">{errors.name}</p>
                    )}
                  </div>

                  <div className="space-y-2">
                    <Label htmlFor="email">Email Address *</Label>
                    <Input
                      id="email"
                      type="email"
                      placeholder="your.email@company.com"
                      value={formData.email}
                      onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('email', e.target.value)}
                      className={errors.email ? 'border-red-300' : ''}
                    />
                    {errors.email && (
                      <p className="text-sm text-red-600">{errors.email}</p>
                    )}
                  </div>
                </div>

                <div className="space-y-2">
                  <Label htmlFor="message">Message *</Label>
                  <Textarea
                    id="message"
                    placeholder="Please describe what you need help with..."
                    value={formData.message}
                    onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('message', e.target.value)}
                    className={cn("min-h-[120px] resize-none", errors.message ? 'border-red-300' : '')}
                  />
                  {errors.message && (
                    <p className="text-sm text-red-600">{errors.message}</p>
                  )}
                </div>
              </div>
            </form>
          </div>
        </div>

        {/* Footer */}
        <div className="border-t border-gray-200 p-6 bg-gray-50 flex-shrink-0">
          <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
            <p className="text-sm text-gray-600">* Required fields</p>
            <div className="flex gap-3">
              <Button type="button" variant="outline" onClick={onClose} disabled={isSubmitting}>
                Cancel
              </Button>
              <Button onClick={handleSubmit} disabled={isSubmitting}>
                {isSubmitting ? (
                  <>
                    <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mr-2" />
                    Submitting...
                  </>
                ) : (
                  <>
                    <Send className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
                    Submit
                  </>
                )}
              </Button>
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  )
}

---

Best Practices

1. Performance Optimization

• Debounce validation for real-time feedback
• Memoize validation functions to prevent unnecessary re-renders
• Lazy load complex form components when needed

2. User Experience

• Progressive disclosure - show fields as needed
• Clear error messages with actionable instructions
• Loading states for all async operations
• Success feedback with clear next steps

3. Code Organization

• Separate concerns - validation, submission, UI components
• Reusable components for common patterns
• Type safety with TypeScript interfaces
• Consistent naming conventions

4. Testing Considerations

• Unit tests for validation functions
• Integration tests for form submission flows
• Accessibility tests for screen reader compatibility
• Visual regression tests for consistent styling

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Common Patterns & Reusable Components

1. FormField Wrapper Component

interface FormFieldProps {
  label: string
  error?: string
  required?: boolean
  helpText?: string
  children: React.ReactNode
}

const FormField: React.FC<FormFieldProps> = ({
  label,
  error,
  required,
  helpText,
  children
}) => (
  <div className="space-y-2">
    <Label className="text-sm font-medium text-gray-700">
      {label} {required && <span className="text-red-500">*</span>}
    </Label>
    {children}
    {error && (
      <p className="text-sm text-red-600 flex items-center gap-1">
        <AlertCircle className="h-4 w-4" />
        {error}
      </p>
    )}
    {helpText && !error && (
      <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">{helpText}</p>
    )}
  </div>
)

2. LoadingButton Component

interface LoadingButtonProps extends React.ButtonHTMLAttributes<HTMLButtonElement> {
  loading?: boolean
  loadingText?: string
  icon?: React.ReactNode
}

const LoadingButton: React.FC<LoadingButtonProps> = ({
  loading = false,
  loadingText = 'Loading...',
  icon,
  children,
  disabled,
  ...props
}) => (
  <Button disabled={disabled || loading} {...props}>
    {loading ? (
      <>
        <div className="w-4 h-4 border-2 border-white border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mr-2" />
        {loadingText}
      </>
    ) : (
      <>
        {icon && <span className="mr-2">{icon}</span>}
        {children}
      </>
    )}
  </Button>
)

3. FormSection Component

interface FormSectionProps {
  title: string
  icon?: React.ReactNode
  description?: string
  children: React.ReactNode
}

const FormSection: React.FC<FormSectionProps> = ({
  title,
  icon,
  description,
  children
}) => (
  <div className="space-y-4">
    <div className="border-b border-gray-200 pb-2">
      <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 flex items-center gap-2">
        {icon && <span className="text-blue-600">{icon}</span>}
        {title}
      </h3>
      {description && (
        <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 mt-1">{description}</p>
      )}
    </div>
    <div className="space-y-4">
      {children}
    </div>
  </div>
)

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Conclusion

This guide provides a comprehensive foundation for creating consistent, professional, and accessible forms across the StratIQX application. By following these patterns and guidelines, developers can ensure a unified user experience while maintaining code quality and accessibility standards.

Key Takeaways:

1. Consistency is crucial - Use the same patterns across all forms
2. User experience matters - Clear feedback, proper validation, and accessible design
3. Code quality - Type safety, reusable components, and proper error handling
4. Performance - Optimize for large forms and complex validation
5. Accessibility - Design for all users from the beginning

For questions or suggestions regarding these guidelines, please refer to the implementation examples in the codebase or reach out to the development team.

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Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: August 25, 2025
Next Review: December 2025