nextcloud / nextcloud/calendar

Usability: Completely avoid using JS to navigate inside and outside of app

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1. to develop enhancement feature: accessibility
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

We currently use window.open to navigate the app.

Describe the solution you'd like

Where possible it should be replaced with anchor elements <a/> for better usability

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

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Research direction

Search the repository for window.open usages and inspect each navigation path in the calendar app. Determine which internal and external destinations can use anchor elements, then verify that navigation remains usable without JavaScript. Done means applicable window.open navigation has been replaced without breaking the affected flows.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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