2 min readAn original planning guide. Use the linked primary documentation for platform details and the supported procedure for your environment.
Define the collection
List the content types, searchable fields, and meaningful categories. Keep categories understandable and avoid filters with indistinguishable results.
Specify states
Describe initial results, filtered results, empty results, clearing filters, and pagination. Show a visible count and retain a clear route back to the collection.
Preserve ordinary navigation
Render real links and topic pages so readers can browse without depending entirely on a search script.
Test state combinations
Try case differences, multiple query words, no matches, a changed filter while on a later page, and keyboard-only operation.
Worked scenario
See the plan in practice.
A reader filters a large glossary to DNS while on page six. The interface resets to a valid result page and announces the new count.
Review your result
Your acceptance checklist
States defined- Links crawlable
- Reset behavior tested
Use these checks to identify gaps in your directory behavior specification. Assign an owner to any unresolved item before the next dependent step.
The terms behind the task
- Website navigationThe controls and links that help people understand a site's organization and move between content or tasks.
- Internal linkA hyperlink connecting one page to another within the same website.
- JavaScriptA programming language widely used to add behavior to web pages and run application logic in other environments.
Primary references
For the underlying concepts and current platform details:
