Refactoring Filament Account Settings for Improved Clarity

Introduction

The original account settings page had become unwieldy, making it difficult for users to find and adjust specific settings. This post outlines the refactoring process to improve the user experience and code maintainability.

The Challenge

The monolithic AccountSettings page contained a large number of fields and configurations, leading to:

• Difficulty in navigating the settings
• Increased complexity in maintaining the code
• Slower loading times due to the sheer volume of components

The Solution

The AccountSettings page was split into several focused Filament pages to address these issues:

• Improved organization and navigation
• Reduced complexity in managing settings
• Enhanced code maintainability

use Filament\Pages\Page;

class AccountSettings extends Page
{
    protected static ?string $navigationIcon = 'heroicon-o-adjustments-horizontal';

    protected static ?int $navigationSort = 105;

    public static function getNavigationGroup(): ?string
    {
        return __('tenant.settings');
    }

    protected static string $view = 'filament.pages.account-settings';

    
    public array $data = [];
}

Key Decisions

1. Focused Pages: Each new page focuses on a specific category of settings, such as profile, automation, or referrals.
2. Translation Keys: Translation keys are split across multiple language files for better organization.
3. Testing: New tests were added for each new page to ensure functionality and prevent regressions.

Results

• Improved user experience with a more organized settings interface
• Easier maintenance and updates due to modular code
• Enhanced code readability and maintainability

Lessons Learned

Breaking down large, complex pages into smaller, focused components can significantly improve the user experience and code maintainability. This approach makes it easier to navigate, understand, and update the settings, leading to a more efficient and user-friendly application.