Documentation

References & Documentation

Sources, credits, and technical documentation for CommunityOS.

📚 Design & Logic Credibility

  • Webflow Export: Professional web design framework used for base styling and responsive layout
  • GSAP Animation Library: GreenSock Animation Platform v3.13.0 for smooth scroll-triggered animations and text effects
  • Phosphor Icons: Modern icon library for UI elements and visual consistency
  • JWT Authentication: JSON Web Tokens implemented for secure partner portal login system
  • Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with CSS Grid and Flexbox for all screen sizes

🔐 Demo Credentials (Testing Only)

  • Admin Account: Username: admin, Password: password123
  • Partner Account: Username: partner, Password: partner123
  • Purpose: Used for testing Partner Portal functionality and JWT authentication
  • Note: These are demo credentials for testing purposes only as part of the 2025-26 TSA Webmaster Event submission

⚙ī¸ Technical Features Implemented

  • Dynamic Authentication Navbar: Real-time login status display across all pages using localStorage
  • Partner Portal: Secure dashboard with JWT token verification and organization management
  • Disclaimer Modal: First-visit notification for TSA competition disclosure
  • Cookie Consent: GDPR-compliant cookie management system
  • Multi-page Static Site: 16+ HTML pages with consistent navigation and footer
  • API Endpoints: Server-side login, signup, logout, and token verification via Vercel Functions

📋 Development Work Log

  • Project Setup: Created multi-page static site structure with consistent navigation and footer
  • Styling Implementation: Webflow-based CSS framework with custom shared styles
  • Animation System: GSAP ScrollTrigger and SplitText plugins for entrance animations
  • Authentication System: JWT-based login/signup with demo users (admin/password123, partner/partner123)
  • Partner Portal: Dashboard with stats, organization info, services, and events management
  • Vercel Deployment: Configured serverless functions for API endpoints with CORS support
  • Security: Environment variables for JWT secret, no hardcoded sensitive data

🛠ī¸ Technology Stack

  • Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Animation: GSAP v3.13.0 with ScrollTrigger and SplitText plugins
  • Icons: Phosphor Icons v2.1.1
  • Authentication: JWT (jsonwebtoken package), localStorage
  • Backend: Node.js, Vercel Serverless Functions
  • Deployment: Vercel (primary), GitHub Pages (static fallback)
  • Version Control: Git/GitHub

📧 Form Handling & Formspree Compatibility

  • Formspree Integration Ready: Contact and resource submission forms are structured for seamless Formspree compatibility
  • Form Endpoint Structure: HTML forms include proper action attributes and input naming conventions for form service integration
  • Email Submission Support: Contact form and resource submission form can be connected to Formspree for email notifications
  • CSRF Protection: Forms structured to support Formspree's built-in security features
  • Future Enhancement: Currently static forms; can be activated with Formspree API key for live form submission capability
  • No API Keys Required for Display: Site functions fully as static site; form integration is optional enhancement

🌐 Browser Compatibility

  • Chrome/Chromium: Full support including animations and API calls
  • Firefox: Full support with all features
  • Safari: Full support, tested on latest versions
  • Mobile Browsers: Responsive design works on iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile, Samsung Internet
  • ES6+ Support: Uses modern JavaScript features requiring modern browsers

Šī¸ Copyright & Attribution

  • GSAP: GreenSock Animation Platform - Licensed under Standard License
  • Phosphor Icons: Open source icon library under MIT License
  • Webflow Framework: Base CSS framework from Webflow export
  • Content: All fictional content created for TSA Webmaster 2025-26 Competition
  • Images: Stock images sourced from public domain and free-to-use resources
  • Colors & Design: Original design created specifically for this project

đŸ–ŧī¸ Image & Media Credits

  • Cumming City Hall Photo: Via Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain
  • Hero Background: Professional community images for visual appeal
  • Icons: Phosphor Icons library (open source)
  • Favicon/App Icon: Custom created for CommunityOS branding
  • Social Preview Images: Custom designed OG images for link sharing

⚠ī¸ Important Note: This website was created solely for the 2025-26 TSA Webmaster Competition. All content, resources, and information presented are fictional and intended for competition evaluation purposes only.