Enhance Your Image Gallery with Dynamic Captions and Mobile Responsiveness

Enhance Your Image Gallery with Dynamic Captions and Mobile Responsiveness

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content, enriched with details and structured as requested:

let caption = '';

if (isMobile()) {
    caption += `<p>${$(this).find('figcaption p').html()}</p>` +
        getDetailsURL($(this).parent()) +
        getDownloadURL($(this).parent()) +
        showFBShare();
} else {
    caption += `<p>${$(this).find('figcaption p').html()}</p>` +
        getDetailsURL($(this).parent()) +
        getDownloadURL($(this).parent()) +
        showFBShare();
}

return caption;
}, 
afterLoad: function (instance, current) {
    // Apply initial styles for desktop view
    $(".fancybox-caption__body").addClass("a2a_kit").addClass("a2a_default_style");
    if (isMobile()) {
        $(".fancybox-caption__body").addClass("mobile");
    }
}, 
afterShow: function (instance, current) {
    var $currentSlide = $(".fancybox-slide.fancybox-slide--current").parent().parent();
    if (isMobile()) {
        $currentSlide.find(".fancy-detail-link").on("touchstart", function () { captionToggle(); });
    }
}, 
afterClose: function () {
    // Actions to take after closing
};

let debounceTimer;

$(window).on("resize", function (event) {
    if (isMobile()) return;

    if ($(".af3-caption-body").length > 0 && $(".af3-caption-body").css("height") !== undefined) {
        event.stopImmediatePropagation();
        $(".fancybox-caption__body").removeClass("half");
        isDesktopInit = false;
        captionToggle();

        debounceTimer = setTimeout(function () {
            clearTimeout(debounceTimer);
            debounceTimer = null;
            recalculateImageSize();
        }, 1000);
    }
});

function recalculateImageSize() {
    // Adjust image size based on window dimensions
    var origImgWth = $(".fancybox-image").prop("naturalWidth");
    var origImgHgt = $(".fancybox-image").prop("naturalHeight");
    var winWth = $(window).innerWidth();
    var winHgt = $(window).innerHeight();
    var ratio = Math.min(winWth / origImgWth, winHgt / origImgHgt);
    var newImgWth = (origImgWth * ratio);
    var newImgHgt = (origImgHgt * ratio);
    var dstTop = Math.floor((winHgt - newImgHgt)) / 2;
    var dstLeft = Math.floor((winWth - newImgWth)) / 2;

    $(".fancybox-content").removeAttr("style");
    $(".fancybox-content").css("width", newImgWth + "px");
    $(".fancybox-content").css("height", newImgHgt + "px");
    $(".fancybox-content").css("transform", "translate(" + dstLeft + "px, " + dstTop + "px)");
}

function captionToggle() {
    if ($(".fancybox-caption__body").hasClass("af3-caption-body")) {
        $(".af3-caption-body").stop(true, false).animate({ height: "0vh" }, 800, function () {
            closeDetails();
        });
        $(".fancy-photo-detail-link").html($(".fancy-photo-detail-link").html().replace("CLOSE", "SHOW"));
    } else {
        $(".fancybox-caption__body").addClass("af3-caption-body");
        $(".af3-caption-body").addClass(detailSize);
        $(".af3-caption__body").animate({ height: displayhgt }, 800);
        $(".fancybox-caption").addClass("af3-caption-bg");
        $(".base-caption-info").addClass("full-height");
        $(".fancy-photo-detail-link").addClass("photo-detail-gradient");
        $(".fancybox-button").css("display", "none");
        $(".fancy-photo-detail-link").html($(".fancy-photo-detail-link").html().replace("SHOW", "CLOSE"));
        $(".fancybox-caption__body").prepend(prependClosing());
        $(".closing-box, .closingx").on("touchstart", function () { captionToggle(); });
    }
}

function getDetailsURL(fbObj) {
    return `<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="` +
        fbObj.find(".actions .details").attr("href") + 
        `"><i class="fas fa-info-circle" style="margin-right: 5px;"/>DETAILS</a>`;
}

function getDownloadURL(fbObj) {
    return `<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="` + 
        fbObj.find(".actions .download-url").attr("href") + 
        `"><i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-down" style="margin-right: 5px;"/>DOWNLOAD</a>`;
}

function showFBShare() {
    return `<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="share-link a2a-dd" onclick="$('.fancybox-button--share').click()"><i class="fas fa-share-alt" style="margin-right: 5px;"/>SHARE</a>`;
}

function closeDetails() {
    $(".af3-caption-body").removeClass(detailSize);
    $(".fancybox-caption__body").removeClass("af3-caption-body");
    $(".fancybox-caption").removeClass("af3-caption-bg");
    $(".base-caption-info").removeClass("full-height");
    $(".fancy-photo-detail-link").removeClass("photo-detail-gradient");
    $(".fancybox-button").css("display", "block");

    if (detailSize === "half") {
        detailSize = "full";
        displayhgt = "90vh";
        $(".fancybox-caption").removeClass("desktop-init");
    }
}

function prependClosing() {
    return '';
}

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**Interview with a Web Development Expert: Enhancing User Experience in Mobile and Desktop View**

**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining​ us today, Alex! We’re excited to ‌talk ⁤about enhancing user experience in web design, especially focusing on mobile and ⁤desktop⁤ interactions. Can you share a brief⁤ overview of how you approached implementing responsive features in your recent project?

**Alex:** Absolutely! One of our⁢ primary goals was to ensure that the user experience is seamless across devices. We utilized JavaScript to dynamically adjust ⁣the caption and ⁣image display settings based on whether the user is on a mobile device or desktop.

**Interviewer:**​ That sounds interesting! Can you elaborate on how the caption changes are handled based on the device type?

**Alex:** Sure! We check if the user is ⁣on a mobile device using a function called `isMobile()`. Depending on the‌ result, we ⁣create a caption string that includes HTML for displaying text, ‌URLs for details ‍and downloads, ‌and sharing options‍ on‌ Facebook. This way, users receive​ the most relevant and accessible⁤ content regardless of their device.

**Interviewer:** ‍Great! How do you ensure that ​the layout adapts dynamically to changes in the ​window size, especially on desktop?

**Alex:** We added an event listener for the window resize event. ⁤When the user resizes the window, ⁣we check⁣ if the layout needs adjustment. If there are elements present, we recalculate the image size and adjust the caption’s styling. This includes modifying image dimensions based on the⁢ current window size, ensuring everything remains well-proportioned and visually appealing.

**Interviewer:** ‌Can you tell us about the toggle feature for‍ captions? What’s the user experience like during this transition?

**Alex:** The caption toggle feature allows users ⁣to expand or collapse additional ⁤information as needed. When ‌activated, the‌ caption smoothly animates ⁢open or closed, enhancing the interactive feel of‌ the⁣ webpage. This functionality is particularly appreciated by mobile users who may prefer a less cluttered view. We’ve designed it to be intuitive, with⁢ clear ‌labeling to avoid confusion.

**Interviewer:** Balancing aesthetics and functionality can be challenging. How did you approach this when designing the fancybox component you mentioned?

**Alex:** A ‌lot of it was ⁢about testing and iteration. We​ wanted to ensure that both the desktop and mobile views felt natural. For the fancybox, we carefully designed the CSS classes and animations so that they align with the overall visual⁤ identity of the site while still achieving responsive behavior. Applying styles conditionally based on device detection was ⁤key in maintaining a clean look.

**Interviewer:** It sounds‌ like a comprehensive approach! what advice would you give ⁤to developers looking to improve their mobile and desktop experiences?

**Alex:** Always ⁣prioritize user testing. Understanding how real users⁣ interact with your design can unveil insights you‌ might not consider otherwise. Additionally, be proactive about developing responsive features—starting mobile-first can often streamline this process. Lastly, continually refining your code based on performance and ⁢analytics will help ensure a positive user experience.

**Interviewer:** Thank you, Alex! Your insights on creating a responsive framework for web applications are incredibly valuable, and ‍I’m sure our​ audience will appreciate⁣ your advice!

**Alex:** Thank you for ⁣having me! I hope it inspires others to elevate their web design practices.

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