This script was designed to be simple and easy to maintain by any coworker, regardless of programming experience. While coding skills are beneficial, an AI assistant can assist with troubleshooting when necessary. This reduces reliance on any specific individual (that would be me! :) ) and ensures long-term usability.
Creating an intuitive and efficient user interface was a top priority in developing the Bol Factuur Maker. The UI was designed with the following key principles in mind:
1️⃣ Simplicity and Ease of Use: Since this tool is intended for business users who may not have extensive technical knowledge, the interface was built to be clean and minimalistic. The modal-based form provides a guided step-by-step approach for invoice creation, ensuring a smooth experience.
2️⃣ Rapid Data Entry: The UI follows the Bol.com VAT-invoice request workflow, allowing users to quickly copy-paste order details from the Bol.com interface into the form fields. This reduces manual errors and speeds up invoice generation.
3️⃣ Bootstrap for Responsive Design: To ensure a consistent and professional look, Bootstrap 5 was chosen as the UI framework. This provides:
Automatic mobile responsiveness for use on different screen sizes.
Pre-styled components for a polished look without extensive custom CSS.
A modern and familiar design that users can quickly understand.
4️⃣ Modal-Based Interaction: The entire invoice creation process is handled through a Bootstrap modal window, which:
Focuses user attention on the form, preventing distractions.
Avoids unnecessary page reloads, making the tool faster.
Allows seamless integration with future UI improvements.
5️⃣ Pre-Filled & Validated Fields: Form fields use:
Predefined validation rules (e.g., date format checking).
Automatic error prevention (e.g., required fields).
Easy tab-based navigation to speed up data input.
6️⃣ Automated Behavior: The modal automatically opens when the page loads, making it immediately accessible. This removes the need for extra clicks and streamlines the workflow.
This UI ensures a smooth, efficient, and error-free experience for users handling VAT invoices on the Bol.com marketplace. 🚀
I've prepared a dummy web app of the script that doesn't save files indefinitely. Anything you create will be downloaded locally and then removed on my drive. This way I'm not hitting data limits anytime soon, and you can see how the web app behaves, no matter which platform you're on.