The Search feature provides a powerful tool for users to find content across the entire application. Users can search for specific headlines, discover new topics, or look up their favorite news sources, all from a single, unified interface.
HeadlinesSearchBloc: This is the engine behind the search feature. It manages the state of the search page, handling everything from user input to fetching and paginating results. It is designed to be flexible, allowing it to query different data repositories based on the content type selected by the user.
HeadlinesSearchPage: The primary UI for the search feature. It contains the search bar, a dropdown to select the content type to search for (Headlines, Topics, or Sources), and the results list.
Multi-Model Search
A key feature of the search page is the ability to search across different types of content. A dropdown in the AppBar allows the user to switch between searching for Headlines, Topics, or Sources. The HeadlinesSearchBloc dynamically adjusts its query and the data repository it targets based on this selection.
Real-time Input Handling
The search is triggered when the user submits their query from the text field in the AppBar. The UI includes a clear button that appears as soon as the user starts typing, providing a smooth user experience.
Paginated Results
For queries that return a large number of results, the search page supports infinite scrolling. As the user scrolls to the bottom of the results list, the HeadlinesSearchBloc fetches the next page of data, ensuring the app remains responsive and efficient.
Contextual Result Display
The search results are displayed using context-appropriate widgets. Headlines are rendered using the shared HeadlineTile widgets, while Topics and Sources are displayed using their own dedicated item widgets (TopicItemWidget, SourceItemWidget), ensuring that each result is presented clearly and effectively.