# Universal Icon System

## Problem

The current project uses inconsistent icon implementations across the frontend:
- Raw Unicode symbols (✓, ✗, ⚠, etc.) which render differently across browsers and operating systems
- No standardized icon component or library
- Inconsistent visual language throughout the UI
- Some icons may not render at all on certain systems

This creates a fragmented user experience and potential accessibility issues.

## Solution

Implement a universal icon system using **Phosphor Icons** - a comprehensive, lightweight icon library designed for modern web applications:

1. **Consistent rendering** across all browsers and platforms
2. **Comprehensive icon set** with 7000+ icons covering all use cases
3. **Multiple weights** (thin, light, regular, bold, fill, duotone) for flexibility
4. **Tree-shakeable** - only includes icons that are actually used
5. **React integration** with phosphor-react library
6. **Accessible** with proper ARIA labels and focus management

## Key Features

### Icon Component
- Centralized `<Icon>` component wrapping Phosphor icons
- Consistent sizing (sm, md, lg, xl)
- Color inheritance from parent or explicit color prop
- Accessibility support (aria-label, role)

### Icon Categories
- Navigation (home, settings, user, etc.)
- Actions (edit, delete, save, add, etc.)
- Status (success, error, warning, info)
- Files and folders
- Git operations (branch, commit, merge, etc.)
- Development tools (terminal, code, database, etc.)

### Migration Strategy
- Replace all raw Unicode symbols with proper icon components
- Update existing components to use the new icon system
- Maintain visual consistency during migration

## Benefits

- **Cross-browser consistency** - Icons render identically everywhere
- **Better accessibility** - Screen reader friendly with proper labels
- **Improved maintainability** - Single source of truth for icons
- **Enhanced UX** - Professional, polished appearance
- **Future-proof** - Easy to add new icons as needed

## Success Criteria

- [ ] All raw Unicode symbols replaced with icon components
- [ ] Consistent icon sizing and styling across all pages
- [ ] No visual regressions in existing UI
- [ ] Icons render correctly in all supported browsers
