Settings Sidebar Button Does Not Trigger Any Action

[tanishabanga]

Description

The dashboard sidebar contains a Settings button that appears interactive through its button styling, hover effects, and placement alongside other functional navigation controls.

However, clicking the Settings button does not produce any observable result. No navigation occurs, no settings page opens, and no feedback is provided to the user.

This may cause confusion because users naturally expect a Settings control to provide access to application or account configuration options.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Login to the dashboard.
2. Navigate to any dashboard page.
3. Locate the Settings button in the sidebar.
4. Click the button.

Current Behavior

• No navigation occurs.
• No settings page is opened.
• No modal, drawer, or settings panel appears.
• No feedback message is displayed.

Improvements Required

• Connect the Settings button to a dedicated settings page, modal, or drawer.
• Provide users with access to account/application settings.
• Ensure the button performs a clear and observable action when clicked.
• Maintain consistency with other functional sidebar navigation items.

Areas to Review

• Sidebar component
• Settings button implementation
• Navigation routing
• User settings flow
• Sidebar UX consistency

Technical Requirements

• Follow existing project routing conventions.
• Preserve current sidebar styling and responsiveness.
• Ensure compatibility across desktop and mobile devices.
• Avoid introducing breaking navigation changes.

Expected Outcome

• Clicking the Settings button triggers an observable action.
• Users can access settings-related functionality.
• Sidebar behavior remains consistent across all navigation items.
• Improved user experience and navigation clarity.

[tanishabanga]

Hi @KaranUnique ,

While testing the dashboard, I noticed that the Settings sidebar button appears interactive but does not trigger any observable action.

I would like to work on this issue under SSoC 2026. Please assign it to me if available.

Thank you!

[KaranUnique]

@tanishabanga Thanks for showing interest in building the Settings section for PrepPilot

I've shared a few reference screenshots below. If you can implement a similar design and structure, that would be great. Please review the screenshots and let me know if you have any questions or suggestions before getting started

[tanishabanga]

Thank you for sharing the reference screenshots, @KaranUnique .

The overall structure is clear. Before I start working on it, I'd like to confirm the scope of this issue.

Should the implementation be limited to the Settings page UI and navigation based on the provided design, or should it also include integrating backend functionality such as profile updates, password changes, visibility settings, and account management?

Looking forward to your guidance.

[KaranUnique]

@tanishabanga Please implement both the frontend and backend parts. The settings page should not only match the provided UI/UX design but also include the necessary backend functionality, such as profile updates, password changes, account preferences, and any other settings covered by the design,

Feel free to reach out if you need clarification

[tanishabanga]

Thank you for the clarification @KaranUnique .

I’ll work on implementing both the frontend UI and the required backend functionality as described in the reference designs, including profile updates, password management, visibility/preferences settings, and account-related actions.

I’ll reach out if I need any clarification during implementation.