Side bar

The navigation sidebar provides fast, always-visible module switching with attention indicators, using icon-only design to save space and eliminate sluggish expansion animations.

Functionality:

• module switching

• attention indicators

Principles

Keep it simple

• No state management (expanded vs collapsed)

Intuitive for beginners

• Common pattern

• Badges clearly indicate where attention is needed

Powerful for experts

• No animation delays

• Visual scan is fast