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feat: Adding Social Icons in Footer #6054

Description

@ThePrabhu

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Feature Description

Enhance the footer by adding social media icons and links to relevant platform profiles. This will improve the project's online presence, make community engagement easier, and provide users with quick access to official social channels.

Problem It Solves

Currently, the footer does not provide any social media links.

As a result:

  • Users cannot easily discover the project's social presence.
  • Community engagement opportunities are limited.
  • Contributors have no direct path to follow updates and announcements.
  • The footer feels incomplete compared to modern web applications.

This feature benefits users, contributors, maintainers, and community members who want to stay connected with the project.

Describe the solution you'd like

Proposed Solution

Add a dedicated social media section within the footer.

Expected Behavior

  • Social icons should be displayed in the footer.
  • Each icon should redirect to the corresponding official profile.
  • Icons should include hover effects and accessible labels.
  • The design should remain consistent with the existing footer styling.
  • Support both light and dark themes.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Alternatives Considered

  • Adding social links only on the About page.
  • Creating a separate Contact page.
  • Displaying plain text links instead of icons.

However, footer-based social links are a standard and easily accessible solution that users expect.

platforms prominently feature social or community links in their footers while maintaining clean UI design.

Implementation Notes

Possible implementation:

  • Use Lucide React icons or existing icon library.
  • Add a dedicated social links container in the footer component.
  • Implement external links with proper security attributes:
    • target="_blank"
    • rel="noopener noreferrer"
  • Add hover animations and accessibility labels.

Additional Context

This feature is purely UI/UX focused and does not require backend or API changes.

The goal is to improve branding, discoverability, and community engagement while keeping the footer clean and professional.

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