Fix UI Layout Inconsistencies

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UI Layout Inconsistencies - Future Work

Current Issues

We still have some layout inconsistencies across the application that should be addressed in a future update:

1. Width Inconsistencies: Despite standardizing on a 1440px max width, some components still expand beyond their containers or appear narrower than others.

2. Dashboard Layout: The Dashboard page has been redesigned with a cleaner DOM structure, but might still have minor alignment issues with the rest of the application.

3. Card Layout Variations: Different pages use different card and grid layouts, leading to inconsistent spacing and alignment.

4. Navigation Tabs: The top navigation tabs have different widths based on the content, which can cause visual shifts when navigating.

Proposed Solutions

1. Create a Standardized Layout System

• Implement a shared layout component library with consistent spacing
• Define a clear grid system to be used throughout the application
• Document proper container nesting patterns

2. Standardize Width Management

• Enforce max width constraints at the container level only
• Remove width overrides in child components
• Use percentage-based widths where appropriate

3. Implement Comprehensive Design Tokens

• Create a design token system for spacing, typography, colors
• Replace hardcoded values with token references
• Document the token system for all future development

4. Conduct UI Audit

• Perform a comprehensive audit of all UI components
• Document inconsistencies and prioritize fixes
• Create a test suite for ensuring layout consistency

Next Steps

1. Complete the UI audit
2. Prioritize fixes based on visual impact
3. Create component layout guidelines
4. Implement fixes in a dedicated UI consistency PR

Target Completion: Next Sprint