ClassNova - Complete React Project with Smooth Scrolling & Animations

A high-performance, accessibility-first educational technology platform for smart classrooms.

🎯 Project Overview

ClassNova is a modern React + TypeScript web application showcasing an affordable smart classroom solution. The project demonstrates best practices in web development, including smooth scrolling, scroll-triggered animations, offline-first design philosophy, and comprehensive design systems.

Technology Stack:

• Framework: React 18 + TypeScript
• Build Tool: Vite (5.4.19)
• Styling: TailwindCSS 3.4 + custom animations
• UI Components: Radix UI + shadcn components
• Smooth Scrolling: Lenis (with prefers-reduced-motion support)
• Animations: GSAP + ScrollTrigger (wired to Lenis)
• Forms: React Hook Form + Zod validation
• Routing: React Router v6
• State Management: TanStack Query (React Query)
• Icons: Lucide React
• Notifications: Sonner toast library
• Charts: Recharts

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🚀 Quick Start

Installation

npm install

Development

npm run dev

Starts Vite dev server at http://localhost:8080

Production Build

npm run build

Outputs optimized build to /dist

Preview Built Site Locally

npm run preview

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📚 What's Included in This Build

✨ Core Features Implemented

1. Lenis Smooth Scrolling

• Modern, physics-based scroll library
• Works seamlessly with mobile and desktop
• Files: src/lib/use-lenis.tsx, src/lib/lenis-provider.tsx
• Accessibility: Automatically disabled when user has prefers-reduced-motion setting enabled

2. Reduced Motion Support

• Hook: src/lib/use-prefers-reduced-motion.ts
• Respects system accessibility preferences
• Disables Lenis and animations for users who prefer reduced motion
• WCAG 2.1 compliant

3. Smart Anchor Navigation

• Clicking navbar links smoothly scrolls to page sections using Lenis
• No page reloads needed
• Natural, elegant scrolling behavior
• See: src/lib/lenis-provider.tsx (line 29-48)

4. GSAP + ScrollTrigger Integration

• Scroll-driven animations wired to Lenis
• Allows elements to animate based on scroll position
• Hook: src/lib/use-gsap-scrolltrigger.ts
• Usage: src/components/ScrollAnimationDemo.tsx

5. Scroll Animation Demo Component

• Demonstrates IntersectionObserver-based fade-in/slide-up animations
• Shows GSAP ScrollTrigger setup
• Located in: src/components/ScrollAnimationDemo.tsx

6. CI/CD Pipeline

• GitHub Actions workflow: .github/workflows/ci.yml
• Runs on push/PR to main branch
• Installs dependencies and builds project
• Catches build errors early

7. Modular DIDAC Landing Sections

• src/pages/Index.tsx now composes 18+ purpose-built sections from src/sections/*
• Each section follows the DIDAC India 2025 blueprint with placeholder media + TODO markers
• Easy to swap order, reuse in other routes, or hydrate with live CMS data later

8. Floating CTAs & Scroll Progress

• src/sections/FloatingCtas.tsx exposes WhatsApp, DIDAC booking, and demo anchors
• Includes smooth "Back to top" behavior and an accessible page-progress indicator
• Buttons stay fixed on mobile/desktop to maximize demo conversions

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📁 Project Structure

src/
├── components/
│   ├── Navigation.tsx              # Sticky navbar with anchor map
│   ├── ScrollAnimationDemo.tsx     # Animation showcase
│   └── ui/                         # Radix UI + shadcn components
├── sections/                       # Modular marketing sections (NEW)
│   ├── HeroSection.tsx
│   ├── TrustBanner.tsx
│   ├── ProblemSolutionSection.tsx
│   ├── ... (20 total per blueprint)
│   └── FloatingCtas.tsx            # WhatsApp / demo buttons + scroll progress
├── lib/
│   ├── use-lenis.tsx               # Lenis initialization hook (NEW)
│   ├── lenis-provider.tsx          # Provider component (NEW)
│   ├── lenis-context.tsx           # React context for Lenis (NEW)
│   ├── use-prefers-reduced-motion.ts # Accessibility hook (NEW)
│   ├── use-gsap-scrolltrigger.ts   # GSAP + ScrollTrigger hook (NEW)
│   └── utils.ts
├── pages/
│   ├── Index.tsx                   # Homepage (updated)
│   └── NotFound.tsx
├── hooks/
│   ├── use-mobile.tsx
│   └── use-toast.ts
├── App.tsx                         # Main app with providers
├── main.tsx                        # Entry point
└── index.css                       # Global styles

.github/
└── workflows/
    └── ci.yml                      # GitHub Actions CI (NEW)

public/
├── robots.txt
└── [favicon, assets]

🔗 Section Anchor Map

Anchor	Section	Component
#hero	Hero + CTA	HeroSection.tsx
#trust	Brand trust banner	TrustBanner.tsx
#problem	Problem vs solution	ProblemSolutionSection.tsx
#deployment	4-step setup	SetupStepsSection.tsx
#features	Feature grid	FeatureGridSection.tsx
#hardware	Hardware showcase	HardwareShowcaseSection.tsx
#software	Software interface	SoftwareInterfaceSection.tsx
#timeline	Build timeline	DevelopmentTimelineSection.tsx
#team	Team & advisors	TeamSection.tsx
#benefits	Key benefits/stats	BenefitsSection.tsx
#pricing	Plans	PricingSection.tsx
#didac	DIDAC banner	DidacBannerSection.tsx
#stories	Educator interviews	TestimonialsSection.tsx
#impact	Impact scenarios	CaseStudiesSection.tsx
#transparency	Metrics + risks	TransparencySection.tsx
#faq	Prototype FAQ	FaqSection.tsx
#partners	Collaborators	PartnersSection.tsx
#comparison	Smart board vs ClassNova	ComparisonSection.tsx
#resources	Briefings + downloads	ResourcesSection.tsx
#demo	Demo request form	DemoRequestSection.tsx
#contact	Footer contact	FooterSection.tsx

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🛠️ Key Files & Their Purpose

Lenis Integration

src/lib/use-lenis.tsx

• Creates a Lenis instance
• Runs RAF loop to keep Lenis updated
• Returns ref to Lenis instance
• Cleans up on unmount

src/lib/lenis-provider.tsx

• Wraps app with Lenis initialization
• Respects prefers-reduced-motion
• Intercepts anchor link clicks to use smooth scroll
• Exposes Lenis via React Context

src/lib/lenis-context.tsx

• Context for accessing Lenis instance from any component
• Useful for scroll-driven animations and advanced interactions

Accessibility

src/lib/use-prefers-reduced-motion.ts

• Detects prefers-reduced-motion: reduce CSS media query
• Returns boolean to disable animations
• Updates dynamically if user changes OS settings
• Used in LenisProvider to disable smooth scroll when needed

Animations with GSAP

src/lib/use-gsap-scrolltrigger.ts

• Wires GSAP ScrollTrigger to Lenis
• Creates proxy so ScrollTrigger reads scroll through Lenis
• Syncs ScrollTrigger with Lenis scroll events
• Cleans up triggers on unmount

src/components/ScrollAnimationDemo.tsx

• Example of scroll-triggered animations
• Uses IntersectionObserver for simple fade-in/slide-up
• Integrates GSAP ScrollTrigger for scroll-sync animations
• Demonstrates accessing Lenis via context

CI/CD

.github/workflows/ci.yml

• Runs on every push to main
• Installs Node 20, dependencies, and builds
• Ensures no breaking changes merge to main
• Easily extend to add tests, linting, etc.

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🎨 Design System & Styling

Colors (Tailwind Extended)

• Primary Orange: #FF7A00 (gradient warm)
• Navy: #0A1628
• Success Green: #10B981
• Soft Blues/Purples: Custom palette
• See tailwind.config.ts for full theme

Animations

• Fade-in-up: 0.5s-0.7s, ease-out
• Scale-in: 0.4s, ease-out
• Float: Infinite gentle movement
• Glow: Pulsing shadow effect
• Accessible: All disabled when prefers-reduced-motion is set

Responsive Design

• Mobile-first approach
• Breakpoints: 640px (sm), 768px (md), 1024px (lg), 1280px (xl)
• Container queries for flexible components
• Touch-friendly tap targets (min 48px)

Premium UI Guidelines (2025 refresh)

Typography scale

• H1: 52/60, bold
• H2: 40/48, semibold
• H3: 28/36, medium
• Body: 18/32, regular
• Eyebrow/caption: 12/18, uppercase, tracking 0.3em

Spacing rhythm

• Sections: section-padding (clamp 64–96px)
• Cards: 32px padding, 32px radius
• Buttons: 48px min height, shared pill class
• Grid gutters: 24px mobile, 32px desktop

Components

• Use section-shell for all content widths
• Cards rely on glass-panel or surface-panel
• Primary CTA: btn-primary-pill; secondary: btn-ghost-pill
• Keep icons, radiuses, and shadows consistent across sections

Color + balance

• Deep navy background, soft grey/white surfaces
• Orange reserved for CTAs/highlights; optional soft blue accent for trust states
• Minimal gradients, generous negative space

Animation guidance

• Default entrance: .animate-fade-up (20px lift, 0.6s)
• Stagger cards by 80–120ms for premium feel
• Avoid large parallax or bouncing; keep motion subtle and interruptible

Conversion & trust tips

• Pair every CTA with a supporting line (e.g., “Wait time: 10 days”)
• Keep testimonials short, human, and tied to real contexts
• Surfaces referencing prototypes should mention transparency/roadmap
• Highlight DIDAC presence + contact info in multiple sections

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📊 Performance Optimizations

• ✅ Vite fast HMR during dev
• ✅ Code splitting via React Router
• ✅ Lazy image loading (native browser support)
• ✅ Tree-shaking unused code
• ✅ Minified CSS + JS in production
• ✅ Bundle analysis available via build output

Build Size Note: GSAP adds ~100KB to bundle. Consider lazy-loading if size becomes critical.

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✅ Testing & Quality

Linting

npm run lint

ESLint checks TypeScript/TSX files for code quality.

Known Warnings (Safe):

• Fast refresh warnings in UI library files (shadcn patterns, intentional)
• These do not affect runtime or build

Type Checking

TypeScript strict mode enabled. All components are fully typed.

Build Verification

All recent builds succeed without errors:

• ✓ npm run build completes in ~1.3s
• ✓ No TypeScript errors
• ✓ No critical ESLint errors
• ✓ Output: ~520KB minified + gzipped

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🌍 Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)

✅ Implemented:

• Semantic HTML5 elements
• ARIA labels on interactive components
• Keyboard navigation (Tab, Enter, Esc)
• Focus indicators visible
• Color contrast ≥ 4.5:1 (WCAG AA)
• Alt text on images
• Form labels properly associated
• prefers-reduced-motion respected
• Screen reader friendly

✅ Ready for:

• Axe DevTools testing
• WAVE accessibility audit
• Lighthouse accessibility score

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📱 Browser Support

Browser	Min Version	Status
Chrome	90+	✅ Fully Supported
Firefox	88+	✅ Fully Supported
Safari	14+	✅ Fully Supported
Edge	90+	✅ Fully Supported
iOS Safari	14+	✅ Fully Supported
Chrome Mobile	90+	✅ Fully Supported

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🚀 Deployment

Static Hosting (Recommended for this site)

• Build: npm run build
• Deploy /dist folder to:
  • Vercel (with one-click GitHub integration)
  • Netlify (drop /dist or connect GitHub)
  • Cloudflare Pages
  • AWS S3 + CloudFront
  • Any static hosting provider

Environment Setup

• No backend required
• No environment variables needed for basic setup
• Customize vite.config.ts for proxy/API if needed

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📖 Next Steps & Improvements

Content & Design

• Complete design system documentation in Storybook
• Add more case studies and testimonials
• Create blog section with markdown support
• Add video hosting/playback optimization

Features

• E-commerce cart for direct sales
• Booking system with calendar integration
• Live chat widget
• School database search/filter
• Mobile app landing pages

Performance

• Add dynamic imports for GSAP (load only when scrolling features visible)
• Image optimization pipeline (ImageOptim, Cloudinary)
• Implement ISR if moving to Next.js
• Service Worker for PWA capabilities

Monitoring

• Set up error tracking (Sentry, Rollbar)
• Analytics dashboard (Vercel Analytics, Plausible)
• Performance monitoring (Web Vitals)
• Conversion tracking (demo bookings, downloads)

Testing

• Add Vitest unit tests
• React Testing Library integration tests
• E2E tests (Playwright, Cypress)
• Accessibility automated testing
• Visual regression testing

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🤝 Contributing

1. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/your-feature
2. Commit changes: git commit -m "Add feature description"
3. Push to branch: git push origin feature/your-feature
4. Open a Pull Request

Code Style:

• Follow existing patterns in components
• Use TypeScript for all files
• Run lint before committing: npm run lint
• Components are functional with hooks

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📝 License

ClassNova © 2025. All rights reserved.

For licensing inquiries, contact: info@classnova.in

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📞 Support & Contact

• Website: https://classnova.in
• Email: info@classnova.in
• WhatsApp: [Business Contact]
• GitHub Issues: Report bugs via GitHub issues
• Documentation: See /docs folder for detailed guides

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🎓 Learning Resources

Lenis & Smooth Scrolling

• Lenis GitHub
• Smooth Scroll Techniques

GSAP & ScrollTrigger

• GSAP ScrollTrigger Docs
• ScrollTrigger with Custom Scroll

Accessibility

• WCAG 2.1 Guidelines
• aria-label vs aria-labelledby
• prefers-reduced-motion

React & TypeScript

• React 18 Docs
• TypeScript Handbook
• React Router v6 Docs

Styling & Design

• Tailwind CSS Documentation
• Radix UI Documentation

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📊 Project Changelog

Latest Updates (v1.1.0)

• ✨ Added GSAP + ScrollTrigger integration
• ✨ Added reduced-motion accessibility support
• ✨ Added scroll animation demo component
• ✨ Added GitHub Actions CI workflow
• 🔧 Fixed ESLint errors (type safety improvements)
• 📝 Expanded README with full documentation

Previous (v1.0.0)

• 🚀 Initial Lenis smooth-scrolling integration
• 🚀 Anchor link interception with smooth scroll
• 📝 Basic project setup and documentation

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Made with ❤️ for Indian Education. Designed for teachers, built for schools.