Session Result Button Missing UI Component

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The Peculiar Case of the Unstyled Button

Have you ever navigated through our learning platform, felt the smooth flow of completing a session, and then landed on the results page, only to be met with a button that looks… well, a bit out of place? This isn't just a minor visual hiccup; it's a bug where the Session Result Page button does not use UI components, sticking out like a sore thumb. In the world of user experience, consistency is king. When a user encounters a button that deviates from the established design language, it can disrupt their flow and even create a sense of unease. This inconsistency signals a breakdown in the user interface, making the platform feel less polished and professional. Our learning platform prides itself on a cohesive and intuitive design, and this particular button breaks that mold. It's not just about aesthetics; it's about the underlying functionality and how users interact with the system. Standard UI components are not just there for looks; they are engineered with accessibility, responsiveness, and user interaction patterns in mind. When a native HTML button is used instead, it often lacks the same level of polish in terms of hover states, click feedback, and ARIA attributes that are crucial for users with disabilities. Imagine a user who relies on screen readers; a properly implemented UI component provides semantic cues that a basic HTML button might not. This bug, therefore, has implications that reach beyond mere visual appeal, impacting the overall usability and inclusivity of our learning environment. We're going to dissect this issue, understand why it's happening, and explore how we can bring this rogue button back into the fold of our beautifully designed UI components.

Unraveling the Mystery: Steps to Reproduce and Expected vs. Actual Behavior

To truly understand the Session Result Page button UI component bug, we need to follow the steps that reveal it. It’s a simple journey, but one that highlights a significant deviation in our platform's user experience. First, complete a session. This is the core action our users take, the reason they engage with the platform. Whether it's a quiz, a video module, or an interactive exercise, finishing it is the key. Once the session is successfully completed, the platform guides you to the session result page. This page is designed to provide feedback, show progress, and offer the next steps, such as continuing to the next module, restarting the current one, or perhaps returning to a dashboard. At the bottom of this crucial page, you'll find the primary call to action – a button. This is where the problem surfaces. Observe the button rendering. This is the moment of truth. What do we see? Instead of the familiar, polished button that graces other parts of our application – the one with consistent borders, thoughtful color schemes, and clear typography – we are presented with what appears to be a plain HTML button. It's the digital equivalent of a default setting, devoid of the character and functionality that our UI library provides. The expected behavior is clear: this button should seamlessly integrate with the rest of the platform's aesthetic. It should sport the same visual cues that users have come to expect – consistent styling, a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes, and interactive states like hover effects that provide immediate feedback. It should feel like an intentional part of the platform, not an afterthought. The actual behavior, however, is starkly different. The button lacks the styling that defines our platform's look and feel. It's flat, uninspired, and, most importantly, it misses out on the enhanced interactivity and accessibility features embedded within our standard UI components. This discrepancy is not just a cosmetic issue; it points to a potential disconnect in how components are being implemented or inherited, especially considering the mention of a recent UI refactor. It’s a call to action for us to investigate the codebase and ensure that every element, especially critical navigation elements like these buttons, adheres to our design system.

The Visual Evidence: Screenshots and Environment Details

Sometimes, words alone aren't enough to convey the impact of a bug, especially one that affects the visual consistency of our platform. The provided screenshot offers a powerful glimpse into the problem: a button on the session result page that is noticeably different from the standard UI components. This visual evidence is crucial for developers and designers to quickly grasp the issue. It allows them to see firsthand how the native HTML button contrasts with the expected, styled component, highlighting the missing borders, inconsistent padding, and lack of specific design elements that define our platform's identity. Beyond the visual, understanding the context in which this bug occurs is vital for effective debugging. The environment details provide a snapshot of the conditions under which the problem manifests. Knowing the browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Other) and its specific version, along with the operating system (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android) and its version, helps in identifying if the issue is browser-specific or tied to certain operating system rendering quirks. For instance, a bug might appear only in a particular version of Chrome on macOS, pointing developers towards specific rendering engines or CSS interpretations. Similarly, the Version/Commit information, including the commit hash or tag and the deployment environment (Production, Test, or Local), is indispensable. If the bug appeared after a specific code deployment or commit, it immediately narrows down the search for the root cause. This is particularly relevant given the note about a recent UI refactor, which is a strong indicator that the changes introduced during that process might be the source of this inconsistency. Debugging is often a process of elimination, and these environmental and version details act as crucial filters. If there are any console errors when this page loads or when the button is interacted with, pasting them here is like providing a direct message from the browser itself, often pointing to JavaScript issues, missing resources, or incorrect component loading. Finally, details about the Database State, including the database name and any relevant IndexedDB data, can be critical if the button's functionality or appearance is dynamically dependent on data retrieval or caching. Trying a