istio/istio.io

Propose: Istio old docs selection dropdown for quick and easy access

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#9,877 opened on Jun 3, 2021

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Description

We should have Istio old docs dropdown in the sidebar (above the search box) for quick and easy access for older docs.

sidebar

Currently, the user has to scroll down to footer of the docs to go to the older Istio release docs.

cc: @craigbox Is this feasible?

Contributor guide

Tech stack
htmlcssjavascript
Domain
documentationfrontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of HTML and CSSFamiliarity with Istio documentation site structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75
Research direction
Investigate the current sidebar implementation in the istio.io repository, specifically the template or component that renders the sidebar. Look for existing navigation elements and understand how to add a dropdown. Consider linking to the footer's older docs link for consistency. Check comments in issue #9877 for maintainer feedback.