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Implement Library Browser with search functionality #13

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@andhijeannot

Overview

Implement the Library Browser view that provides comprehensive music library navigation with fast search and filtering capabilities.

Scope

Create an intuitive library browsing experience that allows users to explore their music collection and quickly find desired content.

Implementation Requirements

Library Browser (presentation/tui/views/library.go)

  • Multi-pane layout (artists, albums, tracks)
  • Hierarchical navigation (artist → albums → tracks)
  • Search functionality with live filtering
  • Library statistics and overview
  • Browsing modes (by artist, album, genre, playlist)
  • Recent additions and most played sections

Search Interface

  • Live search with instant results
  • Search across multiple fields (title, artist, album)
  • Search history and suggestions
  • Advanced search filters
  • Search result highlighting
  • Quick search shortcuts

Navigation Features

  • Tree-view navigation for hierarchical browsing
  • Breadcrumb navigation for current location
  • Quick jump to specific letters (A-Z navigation)
  • Bookmarks for frequently accessed sections
  • Recently viewed items
  • Favorite artists/albums shortcuts

Content Actions

  • Play track/album/artist immediately
  • Add to queue (end, next, later)
  • Add to playlists
  • View detailed track information
  • Browse similar content
  • Create new playlists

Technical Requirements

  1. Performance - Fast search and navigation even with large libraries
  2. Lazy Loading - Load content on-demand for responsiveness
  3. Caching - Intelligent caching for frequently accessed data
  4. Real-time Updates - Reflect library changes immediately
  5. Memory Efficiency - Minimal memory usage for large libraries

User Experience

  • Familiar file browser-like interface
  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users
  • Visual hierarchy and clear organization
  • Fast, responsive search and filtering
  • Clear visual feedback for all actions
  • Contextual help and shortcuts

Success Criteria

  • Library browser displays content correctly
  • Search functionality is fast and accurate
  • Navigation is intuitive and responsive
  • All content actions work reliably
  • Performance is good with large libraries
  • User interface is clean and organized
  • Integration with other views works well
  • Caching improves performance noticeably

Integration Points

  • Library repository for content data
  • Cache layer for performance optimization
  • Queue management for adding tracks
  • Search functionality for content discovery

Testing Strategy

  • Unit tests for browser logic and search
  • Performance testing with various library sizes
  • Integration tests with library repository
  • User experience testing for navigation workflows
  • Search relevance and performance testing
  • Memory usage profiling with large libraries

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