# Jan Products Page - Retro-Tech Design System

A futuristic products showcase page that combines the nostalgic aesthetics of RadioShack's electronic components with PostHog's modern data visualization approach. This creates a unique "retro-tech" visual language that feels both familiar and cutting-edge.

## Design Philosophy

### RadioShack + PostHog = Retro-Tech
- **RadioShack Heritage**: Circuit board patterns, electronic components, terminal interfaces, amber/green CRT colors
- **PostHog Influence**: Clean data cards, status indicators, system metrics, dashboard layouts
- **Result**: A cohesive aesthetic that makes AI products feel like sophisticated electronic equipment

### Color Palette
```css
--retro-green: #00ff41    /* Matrix green, primary brand */
--retro-amber: #ffb000    /* Classic terminal amber */
--retro-blue: #00bfff     /* Processing/loading states */
--retro-red: #ff0040      /* Error/warning states */
--retro-cyan: #00ffff     /* Accent highlights */
--retro-magenta: #ff00ff  /* Special effects */
```

## Architecture

### File Structure
```
jan/website/src/
├── pages/
│   └── prods.astro              # Main products page
├── components/
│   ├── CircuitBackground.astro  # Animated circuit patterns
│   ├── StatusIndicator.astro    # System status components
│   ├── RetroCard.astro          # Terminal-style cards
│   └── FloatingNav.astro        # Floating navigation menu
├── layouts/
│   └── Layout.astro             # Base layout with GSAP
└── styles/
    └── retro-effects.css        # Advanced visual effects
```

### Component Hierarchy
```
Layout
└── Products Page
    ├── FloatingNav (right-side navigation)
    ├── Hero Section
    │   └── CircuitBackground (animated)
    ├── Table of Contents
    ├── Models Section
    │   └── RetroCard (circuit variant)
    ├── Platforms Section
    │   └── RetroCard (data/system variants)
    ├── Tools Section
    │   └── RetroCard (terminal variant)
    └── Integration Section
```

## Components Deep Dive

### CircuitBackground.astro
Creates animated circuit board patterns with electronic components.

**Props:**
- `variant`: 'subtle' | 'prominent' | 'animated'
- `color`: 'green' | 'amber' | 'blue' | 'multi'
- `density`: 'low' | 'medium' | 'high'
- `animated`: boolean
- `opacity`: number (0-1)

**Features:**
- Procedural circuit patterns
- Animated electronic components (LEDs, resistors, capacitors)
- Flowing data lines
- Responsive grid scaling

### StatusIndicator.astro
Terminal-style system status indicators with pulsing animations.

**Props:**
- `status`: 'active' | 'warning' | 'success' | 'error' | 'idle'
- `label`: string
- `pulse`: boolean
- `size`: 'small' | 'medium' | 'large'

**Features:**
- Animated status dots with glow effects
- Color-coded status states
- Accessibility compliant
- Reduced motion support

### RetroCard.astro
Terminal-inspired cards with scanlines, CRT effects, and interactive animations.

**Props:**
- `variant`: 'terminal' | 'circuit' | 'data' | 'system'
- `color`: 'green' | 'amber' | 'blue' | 'red' | 'multi'
- `size`: 'small' | 'medium' | 'large'
- `glitch`: boolean
- `scanlines`: boolean
- `glow`: boolean
- `interactive`: boolean
- `status`: 'online' | 'offline' | 'error' | 'warning' | 'processing'

**Features:**
- CRT monitor bezels with power indicators
- Animated scanlines and glitch effects
- Terminal-style headers with traffic light controls
- Interactive hover states with 3D transforms
- Corner brackets for retro-futuristic framing

### FloatingNav.astro
Floating navigation with terminal interface and system monitoring.

**Props:**
- `sections`: Array of navigation items with icons and status
- `position`: 'left' | 'right'
- `theme`: 'dark' | 'matrix' | 'circuit'
- `compact`: boolean

**Features:**
- Terminal-style command prompt
- Real-time system status indicators
- Animated progress bars
- Circuit connection lines
- Smooth scrolling with GSAP integration

## Animations & Effects

### GSAP Integration
The page uses GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) for sophisticated animations:

**Timeline Animations:**
- Hero section entrance with staggered reveals
- Section headers with typewriter effects
- Card appearances with 3D transforms

**Scroll Triggers:**
- Elements animate into view as user scrolls
- Parallax effects on background elements
- Progressive content revelation

**Interactive Animations:**
- Magnetic cursor effects on cards
- 3D hover transformations
- Ripple effects on clicks

### CSS-Only Effects
Enhanced with pure CSS animations for performance:

**Visual Effects:**
- CRT scanlines and monitor bezels
- Matrix-style character rain
- Glitch text distortions
- Neon glow and pulsing lights

**Component Animations:**
- Electronic component blinking (LEDs)
- Data stream flowing effects
- Circuit trace pulsing
- Status indicator breathing

## Performance Optimizations

### Lazy Loading
- GSAP libraries loaded from CDN
- Animations initialized after DOM ready
- Circuit patterns use CSS transforms for GPU acceleration

### Reduced Motion Support
```css
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  /* All animations disabled for accessibility */
}
```

### Mobile Optimizations
- Responsive grid layouts
- Touch-friendly interactive elements
- Optimized animation performance
- Reduced visual effects on smaller screens

## Accessibility Features

### WCAG Compliance
- High contrast mode support
- Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Screen reader friendly markup
- Semantic HTML structure

### Keyboard Navigation
- Tab order follows logical flow
- Escape key closes floating navigation
- Arrow keys for menu navigation
- Enter/Space for activation

### Color Accessibility
- Sufficient contrast ratios maintained
- Status information not solely color-dependent
- Alternative text for decorative elements

## Customization Guide

### Adding New Sections
1. Add section to main page
2. Update FloatingNav sections array
3. Add corresponding GSAP animations
4. Update TOC links

### Creating New Card Variants
```astro
<RetroCard
  variant="custom"
  color="blue"
  title="New Product"
  subtitle="Description"
  status="active"
>
  <!-- Content -->
</RetroCard>
```

### Custom Circuit Patterns
```astro
<CircuitBackground
  variant="prominent"
  color="amber"
  density="high"
  animated={true}
  opacity={0.2}
/>
```

### Color Theme Customization
Override CSS custom properties:
```css
:root {
  --retro-green: #your-color;
  --retro-amber: #your-color;
  /* etc. */
}
```

## Dependencies

### Required
- Astro ^5.6.1
- GSAP (loaded from CDN)
- JetBrains Mono font

### Optional Enhancements
- Sharp for image optimization
- Additional GSAP plugins for advanced effects

## Browser Support

### Fully Supported
- Chrome 88+
- Firefox 85+
- Safari 14+
- Edge 88+

### Graceful Degradation
- Older browsers receive static layout
- CSS fallbacks for unsupported features
- Progressive enhancement approach

## Development Commands

```bash
# Start development server
npm run dev

# Build for production
npm run build

# Preview production build
npm run preview
```

## Future Enhancements

### Planned Features
- Sound effects for interactions
- More electronic component animations
- Additional card variants
- Theme switching capability
- Advanced glitch effects

### Performance Improvements
- WebGL circuit backgrounds
- Intersection Observer for animations
- Service worker for offline support
- Image lazy loading optimization

## Contributing

When adding new components or effects:

1. Follow the retro-tech design language
2. Ensure accessibility compliance
3. Add reduced motion alternatives
4. Test on multiple devices
5. Document new props and features

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*Created with ❤️ and a healthy dose of 80s nostalgia*