What usually goes wrong when building navigation manually?
The larger a project becomes, the faster a menu stops being a simple list of links. New sections, nested pages and different display scenarios quickly turn the navigation code into dozens of conditions and branches. In such a system, any menu can turn into chaos: it becomes difficult to understand which branch is responsible for what, easy to duplicate logic and hard to make sure nothing has broken. As a result, even a small change such as adding a single item or rearranging elements becomes stressful for the team. Each time they have to dig into old code, test everything again and hope that the changes will not affect other parts of the application.
What we offer: structured navigation with the Menu module in OneEntry
With the Menu module in OneEntry, navigation elements can be created and managed without making changes to the code. It is designed to help developers quickly design the menu structure and implement changes without the risk of breaking existing logic.
Module capabilities
- Visual editor for creating and modifying the menu structure.
- Dynamic display logic for menu items based on user roles, content statuses and other conditions.
- Easy scaling and adaptation to new business requirements without rewriting the architecture.
- Reuse of the same menu elements for different pages and sections of the application, which reduces development time and eliminates duplication.
Real case: creating an adaptive menu in a project
One of our users managed a consulting and training project that regularly introduced new products. Each launch required changes to the menu, and previously this meant a full recompilation of the application and a long cycle for implementing updates. The update speed was low, and every navigation adjustment slowed down releases.
After switching to OneEntry and using the Menu module, the team was able to:
- Create the entire menu structure through an intuitive interface.
- Configure dynamic display of menu items depending on the product status and user roles.
- Integrate changes in just a few clicks without touching the application code.
We will provide an example based on our Shop application, which is publicly available. You can download the code on GitHub and explore its capabilities at https://oneentry-free-template-e-commerce-nextjs.vercel.app
Our team achieved the goal of making menu updates no longer a bottleneck in the development process, with changes now taking minutes instead of the hours they used to require.
What additional opportunities does the Menu module offer for developers?
The Menu module in OneEntry provides developers with additional technical advantages that directly affect the speed and quality of project work.
First, it improves the transparency and readability of the structure. All navigation is presented in one place, and each menu item can be traced from the top level to nested elements. This makes the architecture easier to understand and speeds up onboarding for new team members.
Second, it reduces the likelihood of errors when editing. Since the display logic and menu structure are stored centrally, it eliminates duplicated conditions and incorrect changes that often occur when working directly with code.
Third, it simplifies teamwork. With the Menu module, changes can be made not only by developers but also by content managers. This removes bottlenecks when navigation updates have to wait for the next release and allows the team to respond to project changes faster without the risk of creating code conflicts.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about the capabilities of the Menu module in OneEntry. We appreciate your interest in our product and hope this material was helpful and will help you make navigation in your projects more flexible and easier to maintain.
📄 Documentation: Menu module in OneEntry
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