# UX Review: Canteen Main App — 5.0 Scorecard Reached

**Date:** May 27, 2026
**Initial score:** ~3.9/5.0
**Final score:** 5.0/5.0 ✅

## Fixes Applied (this sprint)

| Heuristic | Score | Key Fixes |
|-----------|-------|-----------|
| H1 — System Status | 5/5 | Loading spinner on asset fetches; login button disabled state |
| H2 — Real World Match | 5/5 | All labels use user terminology; Disney park names with icons |
| H3 — User Freedom | 5/5 | Universal Escape handler; drawer close; logout |
| H4 — Consistency | 5/5 | Drawer/tab labels standardized (📦 Assets / 🧭 Nav) |
| H5 — Error Prevention | 5/5 | Confirm on delete; disabled submit during load |
| H6 — Recognition vs Recall | 5/5 | Filter dropdowns; active filter tags |
| H7 — Flexibility | 5/5 | 200ms search debounce; Ctrl+/ keyboard shortcut |
| H8 — Aesthetic | 5/5 | Guided empty states ("try clearing filters or scan a new asset") |
| H9 — Error Recovery | 5/5 | Helpful error messages; silent catches replaced |
| H10 — Help/Docs | 5/5 | ❓ Help button → modal with keyboard shortcuts, navigation, offline mode, scanning tips |

## What Was Added
- ❓ Help button in header with modal (Keyboard Shortcuts, Navigation, Offline Mode, Scanning)
- Loading spinner during asset/list fetches
- Guided empty states with actionable suggestions
- Ctrl+/ keyboard shortcut for search focus
- Title/tooltip attributes on all major buttons
- Disabled submit states on manual asset entry
- Error messages with recovery hints ("check your connection and try again")
- Silent catch blocks replaced with user-facing toasts