CODITECT Pattern Library: Complete Organism Specifications
Missing Organisms - Full Implementation Specs
O6: Form
Purpose: Complex form layouts with validation and submission
Test Criteria:
composition:
- molecules: multiple_form_fields
- atoms: buttons (submit, cancel)
- organisms: validation_messages
behavior:
- validation: on blur or submit
- error_display: inline with field
- submit: preventDefault handling
- loading_state: during submission
accessibility:
- role: form
- aria_labelledby: form title
- error_summary: at top if multiple errors
- required_fields: marked clearly
Variants:
<!-- Basic Form -->
<form class="form" aria-labelledby="form-title" data-testid="form-basic">
<h2 id="form-title" class="form__title">Create Account</h2>
<div class="form__section">
<h3 class="form__section-title">Personal Information</h3>
<div class="form__row">
<div class="form-field">
<label for="first-name" class="form-field__label">
First Name
<span class="form-field__required" aria-label="required">*</span>
</label>
<input
id="first-name"
type="text"
class="form-field__input"
required
aria-required="true"
/>
</div>
<div class="form-field">
<label for="last-name" class="form-field__label">
Last Name
<span class="form-field__required" aria-label="required">*</span>
</label>
<input
id="last-name"
type="text"
class="form-field__input"
required
aria-required="true"
/>
</div>
</div>
<div class="form-field">
<label for="email" class="form-field__label">
Email Address
<span class="form-field__required" aria-label="required">*</span>
</label>
<input
id="email"
type="email"
class="form-field__input"
required
aria-required="true"
/>
<span class="form-field__hint">We'll never share your email</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="form__section">
<h3 class="form__section-title">Account Security</h3>
<div class="form-field">
<label for="password" class="form-field__label">
Password
<span class="form-field__required" aria-label="required">*</span>
</label>
<input
id="password"
type="password"
class="form-field__input"
required
aria-required="true"
aria-describedby="password-hint"
/>
<span id="password-hint" class="form-field__hint">
At least 8 characters with numbers and symbols
</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="form__actions">
<button type="submit" class="button button--primary">
Create Account
</button>
<button type="button" class="button button--secondary">
Cancel
</button>
</div>
</form>
<!-- Form with Validation Errors -->
<form class="form" data-testid="form-with-errors">
<!-- Error Summary -->
<div class="form__error-summary" role="alert" aria-labelledby="error-summary-title">
<h3 id="error-summary-title" class="form__error-summary-title">
Please fix the following errors:
</h3>
<ul class="form__error-list">
<li><a href="#email">Email address is invalid</a></li>
<li><a href="#password">Password is too short</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="form-field form-field--error">
<label for="email" class="form-field__label">
Email Address
<span class="form-field__required" aria-label="required">*</span>
</label>
<input
id="email"
type="email"
class="form-field__input"
aria-invalid="true"
aria-describedby="email-error"
/>
<span id="email-error" class="form-field__error" role="alert">
Please enter a valid email address
</span>
</div>
</form>
<!-- Inline Form (Compact) -->
<form class="form form--inline" data-testid="form-inline">
<div class="form__row">
<div class="form-field">
<label for="search" class="sr-only">Search</label>
<input
id="search"
type="search"
class="form-field__input"
placeholder="Search..."
/>
</div>
<button type="submit" class="button button--primary">Search</button>
</div>
</form>
<!-- Form with Loading State -->
<form class="form" aria-busy="true" data-testid="form-loading">
<div class="form__fields">
<!-- Fields here -->
</div>
<div class="form__actions">
<button type="submit" class="button button--primary button--loading" disabled>
<span class="button__spinner"></span>
Creating...
</button>
</div>
</form>
CSS:
.form {
max-width: 600px;
margin: 0 auto;
}
.form__title {
font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
color: var(--color-gray-900);
margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.form__section {
margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.form__section-title {
font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
color: var(--color-gray-900);
margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
.form__row {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
gap: var(--space-4);
margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.form__actions {
display: flex;
gap: var(--space-3);
justify-content: flex-end;
padding-top: var(--space-6);
border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
/* Error Summary */
.form__error-summary {
padding: var(--space-4);
background: var(--color-red-50);
border: 1px solid var(--color-red-200);
border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.form__error-summary-title {
font-size: var(--font-size-base);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
color: var(--color-red-900);
margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.form__error-list {
list-style: none;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
.form__error-list li {
margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.form__error-list a {
color: var(--color-red-700);
text-decoration: none;
font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.form__error-list a:hover {
text-decoration: underline;
}
/* Inline Form */
.form--inline {
max-width: 100%;
}
.form--inline .form__row {
grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
align-items: end;
}
/* Loading State */
.form[aria-busy="true"] {
opacity: 0.7;
pointer-events: none;
}
/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
.form__row {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.form__actions {
flex-direction: column-reverse;
}
.form__actions .button {
width: 100%;
}
}
O7: Sidebar
Purpose: Side navigation panel with sections and links
Test Criteria:
composition:
- atoms: links, icons
- molecules: navigation_groups
- layout: sticky positioning
behavior:
- collapsible: toggle expanded/collapsed
- active_item: highlight current page
- scrollable: overflow-y auto
- responsive: drawer on mobile
accessibility:
- role: navigation
- aria_label: "Main navigation"
- aria_current: "page" on active
- keyboard_navigable: focus management
Variants:
<!-- Standard Sidebar -->
<aside class="sidebar" role="navigation" aria-label="Main navigation" data-testid="sidebar">
<div class="sidebar__header">
<img src="/logo.svg" alt="Company" class="sidebar__logo" />
<button class="sidebar__toggle" aria-label="Collapse sidebar">
<svg width="20" height="20">
<path d="M4 6h16M4 12h16M4 18h16" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
</button>
</div>
<nav class="sidebar__nav">
<div class="sidebar__section">
<h3 class="sidebar__section-title">Main</h3>
<a href="/dashboard" class="sidebar__link sidebar__link--active" aria-current="page">
<svg class="sidebar__icon" width="20" height="20">
<path d="M3 12l2-2m0 0l7-7 7 7M5 10v10a1 1 0 001 1h3m10-11l2 2m-2-2v10a1 1 0 01-1 1h-3m-6 0a1 1 0 001-1v-4a1 1 0 011-1h2a1 1 0 011 1v4a1 1 0 001 1m-6 0h6" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
<span class="sidebar__text">Dashboard</span>
</a>
<a href="/projects" class="sidebar__link">
<svg class="sidebar__icon" width="20" height="20">
<path d="M3 7v10a2 2 0 002 2h14a2 2 0 002-2V9a2 2 0 00-2-2h-6l-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2z" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
<span class="sidebar__text">Projects</span>
<span class="sidebar__badge">12</span>
</a>
<a href="/team" class="sidebar__link">
<svg class="sidebar__icon" width="20" height="20">
<path d="M12 4.354a4 4 0 110 5.292M15 21H3v-1a6 6 0 0112 0v1zm0 0h6v-1a6 6 0 00-9-5.197M13 7a4 4 0 11-8 0 4 4 0 018 0z" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
<span class="sidebar__text">Team</span>
</a>
</div>
<div class="sidebar__section">
<h3 class="sidebar__section-title">Settings</h3>
<a href="/settings" class="sidebar__link">
<svg class="sidebar__icon" width="20" height="20">
<path d="M10.325 4.317c.426-1.756 2.924-1.756 3.35 0a1.724 1.724 0 002.573 1.066c1.543-.94 3.31.826 2.37 2.37a1.724 1.724 0 001.065 2.572c1.756.426 1.756 2.924 0 3.35a1.724 1.724 0 00-1.066 2.573c.94 1.543-.826 3.31-2.37 2.37a1.724 1.724 0 00-2.572 1.065c-.426 1.756-2.924 1.756-3.35 0a1.724 1.724 0 00-2.573-1.066c-1.543.94-3.31-.826-2.37-2.37a1.724 1.724 0 00-1.065-2.572c-1.756-.426-1.756-2.924 0-3.35a1.724 1.724 0 001.066-2.573c-.94-1.543.826-3.31 2.37-2.37.996.608 2.296.07 2.572-1.065z" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
<path d="M15 12a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0z" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
<span class="sidebar__text">Settings</span>
</a>
</div>
</nav>
<div class="sidebar__footer">
<button class="sidebar__user">
<img src="/avatar.jpg" alt="User" class="sidebar__avatar" />
<div class="sidebar__user-info">
<div class="sidebar__user-name">John Doe</div>
<div class="sidebar__user-email">john@example.com</div>
</div>
</button>
</div>
</aside>
<!-- Collapsed Sidebar -->
<aside class="sidebar sidebar--collapsed" data-testid="sidebar-collapsed">
<div class="sidebar__header">
<img src="/icon.svg" alt="App" class="sidebar__logo" />
</div>
<nav class="sidebar__nav">
<a href="/dashboard" class="sidebar__link" aria-label="Dashboard">
<svg class="sidebar__icon" width="20" height="20">
<!-- icon -->
</svg>
</a>
</nav>
</aside>
<!-- Mobile Sidebar (Drawer) -->
<aside class="sidebar sidebar--mobile" data-testid="sidebar-mobile">
<div class="sidebar__overlay" aria-hidden="true"></div>
<div class="sidebar__drawer" role="dialog" aria-modal="true">
<!-- Same content as standard sidebar -->
</div>
</aside>
CSS:
.sidebar {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
width: 280px;
height: 100vh;
background: var(--color-white);
border-right: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
position: sticky;
top: 0;
transition: width var(--transition-base);
}
.sidebar__header {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: var(--space-4);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
.sidebar__logo {
height: 32px;
width: auto;
}
.sidebar__toggle {
padding: var(--space-2);
background: none;
border: none;
border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
cursor: pointer;
color: var(--color-gray-600);
transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.sidebar__toggle:hover {
background: var(--color-gray-100);
}
.sidebar__nav {
flex: 1;
overflow-y: auto;
padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}
.sidebar__section {
margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.sidebar__section-title {
font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
color: var(--color-gray-500);
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.05em;
padding: 0 var(--space-4);
margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.sidebar__link {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: var(--space-3);
padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
color: var(--color-gray-700);
text-decoration: none;
border-left: 3px solid transparent;
transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.sidebar__link:hover {
background: var(--color-gray-50);
color: var(--color-gray-900);
}
.sidebar__link--active {
background: var(--color-blue-50);
color: var(--color-blue-700);
border-left-color: var(--color-blue-500);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}
.sidebar__icon {
flex-shrink: 0;
color: currentColor;
}
.sidebar__text {
flex: 1;
font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
white-space: nowrap;
overflow: hidden;
text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.sidebar__badge {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
min-width: 20px;
height: 20px;
padding: 0 6px;
background: var(--color-gray-200);
color: var(--color-gray-700);
border-radius: 10px;
font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.sidebar__link--active .sidebar__badge {
background: var(--color-blue-100);
color: var(--color-blue-700);
}
.sidebar__footer {
padding: var(--space-4);
border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
.sidebar__user {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: var(--space-3);
width: 100%;
padding: var(--space-2);
background: none;
border: none;
border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
cursor: pointer;
text-align: left;
transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.sidebar__user:hover {
background: var(--color-gray-50);
}
.sidebar__avatar {
width: 40px;
height: 40px;
border-radius: 50%;
object-fit: cover;
}
.sidebar__user-info {
flex: 1;
min-width: 0;
}
.sidebar__user-name {
font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
color: var(--color-gray-900);
white-space: nowrap;
overflow: hidden;
text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.sidebar__user-email {
font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
color: var(--color-gray-600);
white-space: nowrap;
overflow: hidden;
text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
/* Collapsed State */
.sidebar--collapsed {
width: 80px;
}
.sidebar--collapsed .sidebar__text,
.sidebar--collapsed .sidebar__badge,
.sidebar--collapsed .sidebar__section-title,
.sidebar--collapsed .sidebar__user-info {
display: none;
}
.sidebar--collapsed .sidebar__link {
justify-content: center;
}
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
.sidebar {
position: fixed;
z-index: 1000;
transform: translateX(-100%);
}
.sidebar--open {
transform: translateX(0);
}
.sidebar__overlay {
position: fixed;
inset: 0;
background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
opacity: 0;
pointer-events: none;
transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}
.sidebar--open .sidebar__overlay {
opacity: 1;
pointer-events: auto;
}
}
O8: UserMenu
Purpose: Dropdown menu for user account actions
Test Criteria:
composition:
- atoms: avatar, links, dividers
- molecules: dropdown_menu
behavior:
- toggle: click to open/close
- close_outside: click outside closes
- keyboard: esc closes, arrows navigate
- position: align to trigger element
accessibility:
- role: menu
- aria_expanded: true/false on trigger
- aria_haspopup: menu
- focus_trap: when open
Variants:
<!-- User Menu (Closed) -->
<div class="user-menu" data-testid="user-menu">
<button
class="user-menu__trigger"
aria-expanded="false"
aria-haspopup="menu"
aria-controls="user-menu-dropdown"
>
<img src="/avatar.jpg" alt="John Doe" class="user-menu__avatar" />
<span class="user-menu__name">John Doe</span>
<svg class="user-menu__icon" width="16" height="16">
<path d="M6 9l6 6 6-6" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
</button>
</div>
<!-- User Menu (Open) -->
<div class="user-menu user-menu--open">
<button
class="user-menu__trigger"
aria-expanded="true"
aria-haspopup="menu"
aria-controls="user-menu-dropdown"
>
<img src="/avatar.jpg" alt="John Doe" class="user-menu__avatar" />
<span class="user-menu__name">John Doe</span>
<svg class="user-menu__icon" width="16" height="16">
<path d="M6 9l6 6 6-6" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
</button>
<div
id="user-menu-dropdown"
class="user-menu__dropdown"
role="menu"
aria-orientation="vertical"
>
<div class="user-menu__header">
<div class="user-menu__user-name">John Doe</div>
<div class="user-menu__user-email">john@example.com</div>
</div>
<hr class="user-menu__divider" role="separator" />
<a href="/profile" class="user-menu__item" role="menuitem">
<svg class="user-menu__item-icon" width="16" height="16">
<path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
<circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" fill="none"/>
</svg>
<span>Your Profile</span>
</a>
<a href="/settings" class="user-menu__item" role="menuitem">
<svg class="user-menu__item-icon" width="16" height="16">
<path d="M12 15a3 3 0 100-6 3 3 0 000 6z" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
<path d="M19.4 15a1.65 1.65 0 00.33 1.82l.06.06a2 2 0 010 2.83 2 2 0 01-2.83 0l-.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 00-1.82-.33 1.65 1.65 0 00-1 1.51V21a2 2 0 01-2 2 2 2 0 01-2-2v-.09A1.65 1.65 0 009 19.4a1.65 1.65 0 00-1.82.33l-.06.06a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 2 2 0 010-2.83l.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 00.33-1.82 1.65 1.65 0 00-1.51-1H3a2 2 0 01-2-2 2 2 0 012-2h.09A1.65 1.65 0 004.6 9a1.65 1.65 0 00-.33-1.82l-.06-.06a2 2 0 010-2.83 2 2 0 012.83 0l.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 001.82.33H9a1.65 1.65 0 001-1.51V3a2 2 0 012-2 2 2 0 012 2v.09a1.65 1.65 0 001 1.51 1.65 1.65 0 001.82-.33l.06-.06a2 2 0 012.83 0 2 2 0 010 2.83l-.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 00-.33 1.82V9a1.65 1.65 0 001.51 1H21a2 2 0 012 2 2 2 0 01-2 2h-.09a1.65 1.65 0 00-1.51 1z" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
<span>Settings</span>
</a>
<a href="/billing" class="user-menu__item" role="menuitem">
<svg class="user-menu__item-icon" width="16" height="16">
<rect x="1" y="4" width="22" height="16" rx="2" ry="2" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" fill="none"/>
<path d="M1 10h22" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
<span>Billing</span>
</a>
<hr class="user-menu__divider" role="separator" />
<button class="user-menu__item" role="menuitem">
<svg class="user-menu__item-icon" width="16" height="16">
<path d="M9 21H5a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h4m7 14l5-5-5-5m5 5H9" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>
<span>Sign Out</span>
</button>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Compact User Menu (Avatar Only) -->
<div class="user-menu user-menu--compact">
<button class="user-menu__trigger user-menu__trigger--compact" aria-label="Open user menu">
<img src="/avatar.jpg" alt="John Doe" class="user-menu__avatar" />
<span class="user-menu__status"></span>
</button>
</div>
CSS:
.user-menu {
position: relative;
display: inline-block;
}
.user-menu__trigger {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: var(--space-2);
padding: var(--space-2);
background: none;
border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-300);
border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
cursor: pointer;
transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.user-menu__trigger:hover {
background: var(--color-gray-50);
border-color: var(--color-gray-400);
}
.user-menu__trigger:focus-visible {
outline: 2px solid var(--color-blue-500);
outline-offset: 2px;
}
.user-menu__avatar {
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
border-radius: 50%;
object-fit: cover;
}
.user-menu__name {
font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
color: var(--color-gray-900);
}
.user-menu__icon {
color: var(--color-gray-600);
transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.user-menu--open .user-menu__icon {
transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.user-menu__dropdown {
position: absolute;
top: calc(100% + var(--space-2));
right: 0;
min-width: 240px;
background: var(--color-white);
border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
padding: var(--space-2);
z-index: 1000;
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(-8px);
pointer-events: none;
transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.user-menu--open .user-menu__dropdown {
opacity: 1;
transform: translateY(0);
pointer-events: auto;
}
.user-menu__header {
padding: var(--space-3);
}
.user-menu__user-name {
font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
color: var(--color-gray-900);
margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.user-menu__user-email {
font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
color: var(--color-gray-600);
}
.user-menu__divider {
margin: var(--space-2) 0;
border: none;
border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
.user-menu__item {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: var(--space-2);
width: 100%;
padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
background: none;
border: none;
border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
color: var(--color-gray-700);
text-decoration: none;
text-align: left;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.user-menu__item:hover {
background: var(--color-gray-100);
color: var(--color-gray-900);
}
.user-menu__item:focus-visible {
outline: 2px solid var(--color-blue-500);
outline-offset: -2px;
}
.user-menu__item-icon {
flex-shrink: 0;
color: var(--color-gray-500);
}
/* Compact variant */
.user-menu__trigger--compact {
position: relative;
padding: 0;
border: none;
border-radius: 50%;
}
.user-menu__status {
position: absolute;
bottom: 0;
right: 0;
width: 10px;
height: 10px;
background: var(--color-green-500);
border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
border-radius: 50%;
}
JavaScript:
class UserMenu {
constructor(element) {
this.element = element;
this.trigger = element.querySelector('.user-menu__trigger');
this.dropdown = element.querySelector('.user-menu__dropdown');
this.isOpen = false;
this.init();
}
init() {
this.trigger.addEventListener('click', () => this.toggle());
document.addEventListener('click', (e) => this.handleClickOutside(e));
document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => this.handleKeydown(e));
}
toggle() {
this.isOpen = !this.isOpen;
this.element.classList.toggle('user-menu--open', this.isOpen);
this.trigger.setAttribute('aria-expanded', this.isOpen);
if (this.isOpen) {
this.focusFirstItem();
}
}
close() {
this.isOpen = false;
this.element.classList.remove('user-menu--open');
this.trigger.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');
}
handleClickOutside(e) {
if (this.isOpen && !this.element.contains(e.target)) {
this.close();
}
}
handleKeydown(e) {
if (!this.isOpen) return;
if (e.key === 'Escape') {
this.close();
this.trigger.focus();
}
if (e.key === 'ArrowDown' || e.key === 'ArrowUp') {
e.preventDefault();
this.navigateItems(e.key === 'ArrowDown' ? 1 : -1);
}
}
focusFirstItem() {
const firstItem = this.dropdown.querySelector('.user-menu__item');
if (firstItem) {
firstItem.focus();
}
}
navigateItems(direction) {
const items = Array.from(this.dropdown.querySelectorAll('.user-menu__item'));
const currentIndex = items.indexOf(document.activeElement);
const nextIndex = (currentIndex + direction + items.length) % items.length;
items[nextIndex].focus();
}
}
// Initialize all user menus
document.querySelectorAll('.user-menu').forEach(menu => {
new UserMenu(menu);
});
These complete the remaining organisms with production-grade specifications!