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name : customize-widgets.js
/**
 * @output wp-admin/js/customize-widgets.js
 */

/* global _wpCustomizeWidgetsSettings */
(function( wp, $ ){

	if ( ! wp || ! wp.customize ) { return; }

	// Set up our namespace...
	var api = wp.customize,
		l10n;

	/**
	 * @namespace wp.customize.Widgets
	 */
	api.Widgets = api.Widgets || {};
	api.Widgets.savedWidgetIds = {};

	// Link settings.
	api.Widgets.data = _wpCustomizeWidgetsSettings || {};
	l10n = api.Widgets.data.l10n;

	/**
	 * wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetModel
	 *
	 * A single widget model.
	 *
	 * @class    wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetModel
	 * @augments Backbone.Model
	 */
	api.Widgets.WidgetModel = Backbone.Model.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetModel.prototype */{
		id: null,
		temp_id: null,
		classname: null,
		control_tpl: null,
		description: null,
		is_disabled: null,
		is_multi: null,
		multi_number: null,
		name: null,
		id_base: null,
		transport: null,
		params: [],
		width: null,
		height: null,
		search_matched: true
	});

	/**
	 * wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetCollection
	 *
	 * Collection for widget models.
	 *
	 * @class    wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetCollection
	 * @augments Backbone.Collection
	 */
	api.Widgets.WidgetCollection = Backbone.Collection.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetCollection.prototype */{
		model: api.Widgets.WidgetModel,

		// Controls searching on the current widget collection
		// and triggers an update event.
		doSearch: function( value ) {

			// Don't do anything if we've already done this search.
			// Useful because the search handler fires multiple times per keystroke.
			if ( this.terms === value ) {
				return;
			}

			// Updates terms with the value passed.
			this.terms = value;

			// If we have terms, run a search...
			if ( this.terms.length > 0 ) {
				this.search( this.terms );
			}

			// If search is blank, set all the widgets as they matched the search to reset the views.
			if ( this.terms === '' ) {
				this.each( function ( widget ) {
					widget.set( 'search_matched', true );
				} );
			}
		},

		// Performs a search within the collection.
		// @uses RegExp
		search: function( term ) {
			var match, haystack;

			// Escape the term string for RegExp meta characters.
			term = term.replace( /[-\/\\^$*+?.()|[\]{}]/g, '\\$&' );

			// Consider spaces as word delimiters and match the whole string
			// so matching terms can be combined.
			term = term.replace( / /g, ')(?=.*' );
			match = new RegExp( '^(?=.*' + term + ').+', 'i' );

			this.each( function ( data ) {
				haystack = [ data.get( 'name' ), data.get( 'description' ) ].join( ' ' );
				data.set( 'search_matched', match.test( haystack ) );
			} );
		}
	});
	api.Widgets.availableWidgets = new api.Widgets.WidgetCollection( api.Widgets.data.availableWidgets );

	/**
	 * wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarModel
	 *
	 * A single sidebar model.
	 *
	 * @class    wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarModel
	 * @augments Backbone.Model
	 */
	api.Widgets.SidebarModel = Backbone.Model.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarModel.prototype */{
		after_title: null,
		after_widget: null,
		before_title: null,
		before_widget: null,
		'class': null,
		description: null,
		id: null,
		name: null,
		is_rendered: false
	});

	/**
	 * wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarCollection
	 *
	 * Collection for sidebar models.
	 *
	 * @class    wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarCollection
	 * @augments Backbone.Collection
	 */
	api.Widgets.SidebarCollection = Backbone.Collection.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarCollection.prototype */{
		model: api.Widgets.SidebarModel
	});
	api.Widgets.registeredSidebars = new api.Widgets.SidebarCollection( api.Widgets.data.registeredSidebars );

	api.Widgets.AvailableWidgetsPanelView = wp.Backbone.View.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.AvailableWidgetsPanelView.prototype */{

		el: '#available-widgets',

		events: {
			'input #widgets-search': 'search',
			'focus .widget-tpl' : 'focus',
			'click .widget-tpl' : '_submit',
			'keypress .widget-tpl' : '_submit',
			'keydown' : 'keyboardAccessible'
		},

		// Cache current selected widget.
		selected: null,

		// Cache sidebar control which has opened panel.
		currentSidebarControl: null,
		$search: null,
		$clearResults: null,
		searchMatchesCount: null,

		/**
		 * View class for the available widgets panel.
		 *
		 * @constructs wp.customize.Widgets.AvailableWidgetsPanelView
		 * @augments   wp.Backbone.View
		 */
		initialize: function() {
			var self = this;

			this.$search = $( '#widgets-search' );

			this.$clearResults = this.$el.find( '.clear-results' );

			_.bindAll( this, 'close' );

			this.listenTo( this.collection, 'change', this.updateList );

			this.updateList();

			// Set the initial search count to the number of available widgets.
			this.searchMatchesCount = this.collection.length;

			/*
			 * If the available widgets panel is open and the customize controls
			 * are interacted with (i.e. available widgets panel is blurred) then
			 * close the available widgets panel. Also close on back button click.
			 */
			$( '#customize-controls, #available-widgets .customize-section-title' ).on( 'click keydown', function( e ) {
				var isAddNewBtn = $( e.target ).is( '.add-new-widget, .add-new-widget *' );
				if ( $( 'body' ).hasClass( 'adding-widget' ) && ! isAddNewBtn ) {
					self.close();
				}
			} );

			// Clear the search results and trigger an `input` event to fire a new search.
			this.$clearResults.on( 'click', function() {
				self.$search.val( '' ).trigger( 'focus' ).trigger( 'input' );
			} );

			// Close the panel if the URL in the preview changes.
			api.previewer.bind( 'url', this.close );
		},

		/**
		 * Performs a search and handles selected widget.
		 */
		search: _.debounce( function( event ) {
			var firstVisible;

			this.collection.doSearch( event.target.value );
			// Update the search matches count.
			this.updateSearchMatchesCount();
			// Announce how many search results.
			this.announceSearchMatches();

			// Remove a widget from being selected if it is no longer visible.
			if ( this.selected && ! this.selected.is( ':visible' ) ) {
				this.selected.removeClass( 'selected' );
				this.selected = null;
			}

			// If a widget was selected but the filter value has been cleared out, clear selection.
			if ( this.selected && ! event.target.value ) {
				this.selected.removeClass( 'selected' );
				this.selected = null;
			}

			// If a filter has been entered and a widget hasn't been selected, select the first one shown.
			if ( ! this.selected && event.target.value ) {
				firstVisible = this.$el.find( '> .widget-tpl:visible:first' );
				if ( firstVisible.length ) {
					this.select( firstVisible );
				}
			}

			// Toggle the clear search results button.
			if ( '' !== event.target.value ) {
				this.$clearResults.addClass( 'is-visible' );
			} else if ( '' === event.target.value ) {
				this.$clearResults.removeClass( 'is-visible' );
			}

			// Set a CSS class on the search container when there are no search results.
			if ( ! this.searchMatchesCount ) {
				this.$el.addClass( 'no-widgets-found' );
			} else {
				this.$el.removeClass( 'no-widgets-found' );
			}
		}, 500 ),

		/**
		 * Updates the count of the available widgets that have the `search_matched` attribute.
 		 */
		updateSearchMatchesCount: function() {
			this.searchMatchesCount = this.collection.where({ search_matched: true }).length;
		},

		/**
		 * Sends a message to the aria-live region to announce how many search results.
		 */
		announceSearchMatches: function() {
			var message = l10n.widgetsFound.replace( '%d', this.searchMatchesCount ) ;

			if ( ! this.searchMatchesCount ) {
				message = l10n.noWidgetsFound;
			}

			wp.a11y.speak( message );
		},

		/**
		 * Changes visibility of available widgets.
 		 */
		updateList: function() {
			this.collection.each( function( widget ) {
				var widgetTpl = $( '#widget-tpl-' + widget.id );
				widgetTpl.toggle( widget.get( 'search_matched' ) && ! widget.get( 'is_disabled' ) );
				if ( widget.get( 'is_disabled' ) && widgetTpl.is( this.selected ) ) {
					this.selected = null;
				}
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Highlights a widget.
 		 */
		select: function( widgetTpl ) {
			this.selected = $( widgetTpl );
			this.selected.siblings( '.widget-tpl' ).removeClass( 'selected' );
			this.selected.addClass( 'selected' );
		},

		/**
		 * Highlights a widget on focus.
		 */
		focus: function( event ) {
			this.select( $( event.currentTarget ) );
		},

		/**
		 * Handles submit for keypress and click on widget.
		 */
		_submit: function( event ) {
			// Only proceed with keypress if it is Enter or Spacebar.
			if ( event.type === 'keypress' && ( event.which !== 13 && event.which !== 32 ) ) {
				return;
			}

			this.submit( $( event.currentTarget ) );
		},

		/**
		 * Adds a selected widget to the sidebar.
 		 */
		submit: function( widgetTpl ) {
			var widgetId, widget, widgetFormControl;

			if ( ! widgetTpl ) {
				widgetTpl = this.selected;
			}

			if ( ! widgetTpl || ! this.currentSidebarControl ) {
				return;
			}

			this.select( widgetTpl );

			widgetId = $( this.selected ).data( 'widget-id' );
			widget = this.collection.findWhere( { id: widgetId } );
			if ( ! widget ) {
				return;
			}

			widgetFormControl = this.currentSidebarControl.addWidget( widget.get( 'id_base' ) );
			if ( widgetFormControl ) {
				widgetFormControl.focus();
			}

			this.close();
		},

		/**
		 * Opens the panel.
		 */
		open: function( sidebarControl ) {
			this.currentSidebarControl = sidebarControl;

			// Wide widget controls appear over the preview, and so they need to be collapsed when the panel opens.
			_( this.currentSidebarControl.getWidgetFormControls() ).each( function( control ) {
				if ( control.params.is_wide ) {
					control.collapseForm();
				}
			} );

			if ( api.section.has( 'publish_settings' ) ) {
				api.section( 'publish_settings' ).collapse();
			}

			$( 'body' ).addClass( 'adding-widget' );

			this.$el.find( '.selected' ).removeClass( 'selected' );

			// Reset search.
			this.collection.doSearch( '' );

			if ( ! api.settings.browser.mobile ) {
				this.$search.trigger( 'focus' );
			}
		},

		/**
		 * Closes the panel.
		 */
		close: function( options ) {
			options = options || {};

			if ( options.returnFocus && this.currentSidebarControl ) {
				this.currentSidebarControl.container.find( '.add-new-widget' ).focus();
			}

			this.currentSidebarControl = null;
			this.selected = null;

			$( 'body' ).removeClass( 'adding-widget' );

			this.$search.val( '' ).trigger( 'input' );
		},

		/**
		 * Adds keyboard accessibility to the panel.
		 */
		keyboardAccessible: function( event ) {
			var isEnter = ( event.which === 13 ),
				isEsc = ( event.which === 27 ),
				isDown = ( event.which === 40 ),
				isUp = ( event.which === 38 ),
				isTab = ( event.which === 9 ),
				isShift = ( event.shiftKey ),
				selected = null,
				firstVisible = this.$el.find( '> .widget-tpl:visible:first' ),
				lastVisible = this.$el.find( '> .widget-tpl:visible:last' ),
				isSearchFocused = $( event.target ).is( this.$search ),
				isLastWidgetFocused = $( event.target ).is( '.widget-tpl:visible:last' );

			if ( isDown || isUp ) {
				if ( isDown ) {
					if ( isSearchFocused ) {
						selected = firstVisible;
					} else if ( this.selected && this.selected.nextAll( '.widget-tpl:visible' ).length !== 0 ) {
						selected = this.selected.nextAll( '.widget-tpl:visible:first' );
					}
				} else if ( isUp ) {
					if ( isSearchFocused ) {
						selected = lastVisible;
					} else if ( this.selected && this.selected.prevAll( '.widget-tpl:visible' ).length !== 0 ) {
						selected = this.selected.prevAll( '.widget-tpl:visible:first' );
					}
				}

				this.select( selected );

				if ( selected ) {
					selected.trigger( 'focus' );
				} else {
					this.$search.trigger( 'focus' );
				}

				return;
			}

			// If enter pressed but nothing entered, don't do anything.
			if ( isEnter && ! this.$search.val() ) {
				return;
			}

			if ( isEnter ) {
				this.submit();
			} else if ( isEsc ) {
				this.close( { returnFocus: true } );
			}

			if ( this.currentSidebarControl && isTab && ( isShift && isSearchFocused || ! isShift && isLastWidgetFocused ) ) {
				this.currentSidebarControl.container.find( '.add-new-widget' ).focus();
				event.preventDefault();
			}
		}
	});

	/**
	 * Handlers for the widget-synced event, organized by widget ID base.
	 * Other widgets may provide their own update handlers by adding
	 * listeners for the widget-synced event.
	 *
	 * @alias    wp.customize.Widgets.formSyncHandlers
	 */
	api.Widgets.formSyncHandlers = {

		/**
		 * @param {jQuery.Event} e
		 * @param {jQuery} widget
		 * @param {string} newForm
		 */
		rss: function( e, widget, newForm ) {
			var oldWidgetError = widget.find( '.widget-error:first' ),
				newWidgetError = $( '<div>' + newForm + '</div>' ).find( '.widget-error:first' );

			if ( oldWidgetError.length && newWidgetError.length ) {
				oldWidgetError.replaceWith( newWidgetError );
			} else if ( oldWidgetError.length ) {
				oldWidgetError.remove();
			} else if ( newWidgetError.length ) {
				widget.find( '.widget-content:first' ).prepend( newWidgetError );
			}
		}
	};

	api.Widgets.WidgetControl = api.Control.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetControl.prototype */{
		defaultExpandedArguments: {
			duration: 'fast',
			completeCallback: $.noop
		},

		/**
		 * wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetControl
		 *
		 * Customizer control for widgets.
		 * Note that 'widget_form' must match the WP_Widget_Form_Customize_Control::$type
		 *
		 * @since 4.1.0
		 *
		 * @constructs wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetControl
		 * @augments   wp.customize.Control
		 */
		initialize: function( id, options ) {
			var control = this;

			control.widgetControlEmbedded = false;
			control.widgetContentEmbedded = false;
			control.expanded = new api.Value( false );
			control.expandedArgumentsQueue = [];
			control.expanded.bind( function( expanded ) {
				var args = control.expandedArgumentsQueue.shift();
				args = $.extend( {}, control.defaultExpandedArguments, args );
				control.onChangeExpanded( expanded, args );
			});
			control.altNotice = true;

			api.Control.prototype.initialize.call( control, id, options );
		},

		/**
		 * Set up the control.
		 *
		 * @since 3.9.0
		 */
		ready: function() {
			var control = this;

			/*
			 * Embed a placeholder once the section is expanded. The full widget
			 * form content will be embedded once the control itself is expanded,
			 * and at this point the widget-added event will be triggered.
			 */
			if ( ! control.section() ) {
				control.embedWidgetControl();
			} else {
				api.section( control.section(), function( section ) {
					var onExpanded = function( isExpanded ) {
						if ( isExpanded ) {
							control.embedWidgetControl();
							section.expanded.unbind( onExpanded );
						}
					};
					if ( section.expanded() ) {
						onExpanded( true );
					} else {
						section.expanded.bind( onExpanded );
					}
				} );
			}
		},

		/**
		 * Embed the .widget element inside the li container.
		 *
		 * @since 4.4.0
		 */
		embedWidgetControl: function() {
			var control = this, widgetControl;

			if ( control.widgetControlEmbedded ) {
				return;
			}
			control.widgetControlEmbedded = true;

			widgetControl = $( control.params.widget_control );
			control.container.append( widgetControl );

			control._setupModel();
			control._setupWideWidget();
			control._setupControlToggle();

			control._setupWidgetTitle();
			control._setupReorderUI();
			control._setupHighlightEffects();
			control._setupUpdateUI();
			control._setupRemoveUI();
		},

		/**
		 * Embed the actual widget form inside of .widget-content and finally trigger the widget-added event.
		 *
		 * @since 4.4.0
		 */
		embedWidgetContent: function() {
			var control = this, widgetContent;

			control.embedWidgetControl();
			if ( control.widgetContentEmbedded ) {
				return;
			}
			control.widgetContentEmbedded = true;

			// Update the notification container element now that the widget content has been embedded.
			control.notifications.container = control.getNotificationsContainerElement();
			control.notifications.render();

			widgetContent = $( control.params.widget_content );
			control.container.find( '.widget-content:first' ).append( widgetContent );

			/*
			 * Trigger widget-added event so that plugins can attach any event
			 * listeners and dynamic UI elements.
			 */
			$( document ).trigger( 'widget-added', [ control.container.find( '.widget:first' ) ] );

		},

		/**
		 * Handle changes to the setting
		 */
		_setupModel: function() {
			var self = this, rememberSavedWidgetId;

			// Remember saved widgets so we know which to trash (move to inactive widgets sidebar).
			rememberSavedWidgetId = function() {
				api.Widgets.savedWidgetIds[self.params.widget_id] = true;
			};
			api.bind( 'ready', rememberSavedWidgetId );
			api.bind( 'saved', rememberSavedWidgetId );

			this._updateCount = 0;
			this.isWidgetUpdating = false;
			this.liveUpdateMode = true;

			// Update widget whenever model changes.
			this.setting.bind( function( to, from ) {
				if ( ! _( from ).isEqual( to ) && ! self.isWidgetUpdating ) {
					self.updateWidget( { instance: to } );
				}
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Add special behaviors for wide widget controls
		 */
		_setupWideWidget: function() {
			var self = this, $widgetInside, $widgetForm, $customizeSidebar,
				$themeControlsContainer, positionWidget;

			if ( ! this.params.is_wide || $( window ).width() <= 640 /* max-width breakpoint in customize-controls.css */ ) {
				return;
			}

			$widgetInside = this.container.find( '.widget-inside' );
			$widgetForm = $widgetInside.find( '> .form' );
			$customizeSidebar = $( '.wp-full-overlay-sidebar-content:first' );
			this.container.addClass( 'wide-widget-control' );

			this.container.find( '.form:first' ).css( {
				'max-width': this.params.width,
				'min-height': this.params.height
			} );

			/**
			 * Keep the widget-inside positioned so the top of fixed-positioned
			 * element is at the same top position as the widget-top. When the
			 * widget-top is scrolled out of view, keep the widget-top in view;
			 * likewise, don't allow the widget to drop off the bottom of the window.
			 * If a widget is too tall to fit in the window, don't let the height
			 * exceed the window height so that the contents of the widget control
			 * will become scrollable (overflow:auto).
			 */
			positionWidget = function() {
				var offsetTop = self.container.offset().top,
					windowHeight = $( window ).height(),
					formHeight = $widgetForm.outerHeight(),
					top;
				$widgetInside.css( 'max-height', windowHeight );
				top = Math.max(
					0, // Prevent top from going off screen.
					Math.min(
						Math.max( offsetTop, 0 ), // Distance widget in panel is from top of screen.
						windowHeight - formHeight // Flush up against bottom of screen.
					)
				);
				$widgetInside.css( 'top', top );
			};

			$themeControlsContainer = $( '#customize-theme-controls' );
			this.container.on( 'expand', function() {
				positionWidget();
				$customizeSidebar.on( 'scroll', positionWidget );
				$( window ).on( 'resize', positionWidget );
				$themeControlsContainer.on( 'expanded collapsed', positionWidget );
			} );
			this.container.on( 'collapsed', function() {
				$customizeSidebar.off( 'scroll', positionWidget );
				$( window ).off( 'resize', positionWidget );
				$themeControlsContainer.off( 'expanded collapsed', positionWidget );
			} );

			// Reposition whenever a sidebar's widgets are changed.
			api.each( function( setting ) {
				if ( 0 === setting.id.indexOf( 'sidebars_widgets[' ) ) {
					setting.bind( function() {
						if ( self.container.hasClass( 'expanded' ) ) {
							positionWidget();
						}
					} );
				}
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Show/hide the control when clicking on the form title, when clicking
		 * the close button
		 */
		_setupControlToggle: function() {
			var self = this, $closeBtn;

			this.container.find( '.widget-top' ).on( 'click', function( e ) {
				e.preventDefault();
				var sidebarWidgetsControl = self.getSidebarWidgetsControl();
				if ( sidebarWidgetsControl.isReordering ) {
					return;
				}
				self.expanded( ! self.expanded() );
			} );

			$closeBtn = this.container.find( '.widget-control-close' );
			$closeBtn.on( 'click', function() {
				self.collapse();
				self.container.find( '.widget-top .widget-action:first' ).focus(); // Keyboard accessibility.
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Update the title of the form if a title field is entered
		 */
		_setupWidgetTitle: function() {
			var self = this, updateTitle;

			updateTitle = function() {
				var title = self.setting().title,
					inWidgetTitle = self.container.find( '.in-widget-title' );

				if ( title ) {
					inWidgetTitle.text( ': ' + title );
				} else {
					inWidgetTitle.text( '' );
				}
			};
			this.setting.bind( updateTitle );
			updateTitle();
		},

		/**
		 * Set up the widget-reorder-nav
		 */
		_setupReorderUI: function() {
			var self = this, selectSidebarItem, $moveWidgetArea,
				$reorderNav, updateAvailableSidebars, template;

			/**
			 * select the provided sidebar list item in the move widget area
			 *
			 * @param {jQuery} li
			 */
			selectSidebarItem = function( li ) {
				li.siblings( '.selected' ).removeClass( 'selected' );
				li.addClass( 'selected' );
				var isSelfSidebar = ( li.data( 'id' ) === self.params.sidebar_id );
				self.container.find( '.move-widget-btn' ).prop( 'disabled', isSelfSidebar );
			};

			/**
			 * Add the widget reordering elements to the widget control
			 */
			this.container.find( '.widget-title-action' ).after( $( api.Widgets.data.tpl.widgetReorderNav ) );


			template = _.template( api.Widgets.data.tpl.moveWidgetArea );
			$moveWidgetArea = $( template( {
					sidebars: _( api.Widgets.registeredSidebars.toArray() ).pluck( 'attributes' )
				} )
			);
			this.container.find( '.widget-top' ).after( $moveWidgetArea );

			/**
			 * Update available sidebars when their rendered state changes
			 */
			updateAvailableSidebars = function() {
				var $sidebarItems = $moveWidgetArea.find( 'li' ), selfSidebarItem,
					renderedSidebarCount = 0;

				selfSidebarItem = $sidebarItems.filter( function(){
					return $( this ).data( 'id' ) === self.params.sidebar_id;
				} );

				$sidebarItems.each( function() {
					var li = $( this ),
						sidebarId, sidebar, sidebarIsRendered;

					sidebarId = li.data( 'id' );
					sidebar = api.Widgets.registeredSidebars.get( sidebarId );
					sidebarIsRendered = sidebar.get( 'is_rendered' );

					li.toggle( sidebarIsRendered );

					if ( sidebarIsRendered ) {
						renderedSidebarCount += 1;
					}

					if ( li.hasClass( 'selected' ) && ! sidebarIsRendered ) {
						selectSidebarItem( selfSidebarItem );
					}
				} );

				if ( renderedSidebarCount > 1 ) {
					self.container.find( '.move-widget' ).show();
				} else {
					self.container.find( '.move-widget' ).hide();
				}
			};

			updateAvailableSidebars();
			api.Widgets.registeredSidebars.on( 'change:is_rendered', updateAvailableSidebars );

			/**
			 * Handle clicks for up/down/move on the reorder nav
			 */
			$reorderNav = this.container.find( '.widget-reorder-nav' );
			$reorderNav.find( '.move-widget, .move-widget-down, .move-widget-up' ).each( function() {
				$( this ).prepend( self.container.find( '.widget-title' ).text() + ': ' );
			} ).on( 'click keypress', function( event ) {
				if ( event.type === 'keypress' && ( event.which !== 13 && event.which !== 32 ) ) {
					return;
				}
				$( this ).trigger( 'focus' );

				if ( $( this ).is( '.move-widget' ) ) {
					self.toggleWidgetMoveArea();
				} else {
					var isMoveDown = $( this ).is( '.move-widget-down' ),
						isMoveUp = $( this ).is( '.move-widget-up' ),
						i = self.getWidgetSidebarPosition();

					if ( ( isMoveUp && i === 0 ) || ( isMoveDown && i === self.getSidebarWidgetsControl().setting().length - 1 ) ) {
						return;
					}

					if ( isMoveUp ) {
						self.moveUp();
						wp.a11y.speak( l10n.widgetMovedUp );
					} else {
						self.moveDown();
						wp.a11y.speak( l10n.widgetMovedDown );
					}

					$( this ).trigger( 'focus' ); // Re-focus after the container was moved.
				}
			} );

			/**
			 * Handle selecting a sidebar to move to
			 */
			this.container.find( '.widget-area-select' ).on( 'click keypress', 'li', function( event ) {
				if ( event.type === 'keypress' && ( event.which !== 13 && event.which !== 32 ) ) {
					return;
				}
				event.preventDefault();
				selectSidebarItem( $( this ) );
			} );

			/**
			 * Move widget to another sidebar
			 */
			this.container.find( '.move-widget-btn' ).click( function() {
				self.getSidebarWidgetsControl().toggleReordering( false );

				var oldSidebarId = self.params.sidebar_id,
					newSidebarId = self.container.find( '.widget-area-select li.selected' ).data( 'id' ),
					oldSidebarWidgetsSetting, newSidebarWidgetsSetting,
					oldSidebarWidgetIds, newSidebarWidgetIds, i;

				oldSidebarWidgetsSetting = api( 'sidebars_widgets[' + oldSidebarId + ']' );
				newSidebarWidgetsSetting = api( 'sidebars_widgets[' + newSidebarId + ']' );
				oldSidebarWidgetIds = Array.prototype.slice.call( oldSidebarWidgetsSetting() );
				newSidebarWidgetIds = Array.prototype.slice.call( newSidebarWidgetsSetting() );

				i = self.getWidgetSidebarPosition();
				oldSidebarWidgetIds.splice( i, 1 );
				newSidebarWidgetIds.push( self.params.widget_id );

				oldSidebarWidgetsSetting( oldSidebarWidgetIds );
				newSidebarWidgetsSetting( newSidebarWidgetIds );

				self.focus();
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Highlight widgets in preview when interacted with in the Customizer
		 */
		_setupHighlightEffects: function() {
			var self = this;

			// Highlight whenever hovering or clicking over the form.
			this.container.on( 'mouseenter click', function() {
				self.setting.previewer.send( 'highlight-widget', self.params.widget_id );
			} );

			// Highlight when the setting is updated.
			this.setting.bind( function() {
				self.setting.previewer.send( 'highlight-widget', self.params.widget_id );
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Set up event handlers for widget updating
		 */
		_setupUpdateUI: function() {
			var self = this, $widgetRoot, $widgetContent,
				$saveBtn, updateWidgetDebounced, formSyncHandler;

			$widgetRoot = this.container.find( '.widget:first' );
			$widgetContent = $widgetRoot.find( '.widget-content:first' );

			// Configure update button.
			$saveBtn = this.container.find( '.widget-control-save' );
			$saveBtn.val( l10n.saveBtnLabel );
			$saveBtn.attr( 'title', l10n.saveBtnTooltip );
			$saveBtn.removeClass( 'button-primary' );
			$saveBtn.on( 'click', function( e ) {
				e.preventDefault();
				self.updateWidget( { disable_form: true } ); // @todo disable_form is unused?
			} );

			updateWidgetDebounced = _.debounce( function() {
				self.updateWidget();
			}, 250 );

			// Trigger widget form update when hitting Enter within an input.
			$widgetContent.on( 'keydown', 'input', function( e ) {
				if ( 13 === e.which ) { // Enter.
					e.preventDefault();
					self.updateWidget( { ignoreActiveElement: true } );
				}
			} );

			// Handle widgets that support live previews.
			$widgetContent.on( 'change input propertychange', ':input', function( e ) {
				if ( ! self.liveUpdateMode ) {
					return;
				}
				if ( e.type === 'change' || ( this.checkValidity && this.checkValidity() ) ) {
					updateWidgetDebounced();
				}
			} );

			// Remove loading indicators when the setting is saved and the preview updates.
			this.setting.previewer.channel.bind( 'synced', function() {
				self.container.removeClass( 'previewer-loading' );
			} );

			api.previewer.bind( 'widget-updated', function( updatedWidgetId ) {
				if ( updatedWidgetId === self.params.widget_id ) {
					self.container.removeClass( 'previewer-loading' );
				}
			} );

			formSyncHandler = api.Widgets.formSyncHandlers[ this.params.widget_id_base ];
			if ( formSyncHandler ) {
				$( document ).on( 'widget-synced', function( e, widget ) {
					if ( $widgetRoot.is( widget ) ) {
						formSyncHandler.apply( document, arguments );
					}
				} );
			}
		},

		/**
		 * Update widget control to indicate whether it is currently rendered.
		 *
		 * Overrides api.Control.toggle()
		 *
		 * @since 4.1.0
		 *
		 * @param {boolean}   active
		 * @param {Object}    args
		 * @param {function}  args.completeCallback
		 */
		onChangeActive: function ( active, args ) {
			// Note: there is a second 'args' parameter being passed, merged on top of this.defaultActiveArguments.
			this.container.toggleClass( 'widget-rendered', active );
			if ( args.completeCallback ) {
				args.completeCallback();
			}
		},

		/**
		 * Set up event handlers for widget removal
		 */
		_setupRemoveUI: function() {
			var self = this, $removeBtn, replaceDeleteWithRemove;

			// Configure remove button.
			$removeBtn = this.container.find( '.widget-control-remove' );
			$removeBtn.on( 'click', function() {
				// Find an adjacent element to add focus to when this widget goes away.
				var $adjacentFocusTarget;
				if ( self.container.next().is( '.customize-control-widget_form' ) ) {
					$adjacentFocusTarget = self.container.next().find( '.widget-action:first' );
				} else if ( self.container.prev().is( '.customize-control-widget_form' ) ) {
					$adjacentFocusTarget = self.container.prev().find( '.widget-action:first' );
				} else {
					$adjacentFocusTarget = self.container.next( '.customize-control-sidebar_widgets' ).find( '.add-new-widget:first' );
				}

				self.container.slideUp( function() {
					var sidebarsWidgetsControl = api.Widgets.getSidebarWidgetControlContainingWidget( self.params.widget_id ),
						sidebarWidgetIds, i;

					if ( ! sidebarsWidgetsControl ) {
						return;
					}

					sidebarWidgetIds = sidebarsWidgetsControl.setting().slice();
					i = _.indexOf( sidebarWidgetIds, self.params.widget_id );
					if ( -1 === i ) {
						return;
					}

					sidebarWidgetIds.splice( i, 1 );
					sidebarsWidgetsControl.setting( sidebarWidgetIds );

					$adjacentFocusTarget.focus(); // Keyboard accessibility.
				} );
			} );

			replaceDeleteWithRemove = function() {
				$removeBtn.text( l10n.removeBtnLabel ); // wp_widget_control() outputs the button as "Delete".
				$removeBtn.attr( 'title', l10n.removeBtnTooltip );
			};

			if ( this.params.is_new ) {
				api.bind( 'saved', replaceDeleteWithRemove );
			} else {
				replaceDeleteWithRemove();
			}
		},

		/**
		 * Find all inputs in a widget container that should be considered when
		 * comparing the loaded form with the sanitized form, whose fields will
		 * be aligned to copy the sanitized over. The elements returned by this
		 * are passed into this._getInputsSignature(), and they are iterated
		 * over when copying sanitized values over to the form loaded.
		 *
		 * @param {jQuery} container element in which to look for inputs
		 * @return {jQuery} inputs
		 * @private
		 */
		_getInputs: function( container ) {
			return $( container ).find( ':input[name]' );
		},

		/**
		 * Iterate over supplied inputs and create a signature string for all of them together.
		 * This string can be used to compare whether or not the form has all of the same fields.
		 *
		 * @param {jQuery} inputs
		 * @return {string}
		 * @private
		 */
		_getInputsSignature: function( inputs ) {
			var inputsSignatures = _( inputs ).map( function( input ) {
				var $input = $( input ), signatureParts;

				if ( $input.is( ':checkbox, :radio' ) ) {
					signatureParts = [ $input.attr( 'id' ), $input.attr( 'name' ), $input.prop( 'value' ) ];
				} else {
					signatureParts = [ $input.attr( 'id' ), $input.attr( 'name' ) ];
				}

				return signatureParts.join( ',' );
			} );

			return inputsSignatures.join( ';' );
		},

		/**
		 * Get the state for an input depending on its type.
		 *
		 * @param {jQuery|Element} input
		 * @return {string|boolean|Array|*}
		 * @private
		 */
		_getInputState: function( input ) {
			input = $( input );
			if ( input.is( ':radio, :checkbox' ) ) {
				return input.prop( 'checked' );
			} else if ( input.is( 'select[multiple]' ) ) {
				return input.find( 'option:selected' ).map( function () {
					return $( this ).val();
				} ).get();
			} else {
				return input.val();
			}
		},

		/**
		 * Update an input's state based on its type.
		 *
		 * @param {jQuery|Element} input
		 * @param {string|boolean|Array|*} state
		 * @private
		 */
		_setInputState: function ( input, state ) {
			input = $( input );
			if ( input.is( ':radio, :checkbox' ) ) {
				input.prop( 'checked', state );
			} else if ( input.is( 'select[multiple]' ) ) {
				if ( ! Array.isArray( state ) ) {
					state = [];
				} else {
					// Make sure all state items are strings since the DOM value is a string.
					state = _.map( state, function ( value ) {
						return String( value );
					} );
				}
				input.find( 'option' ).each( function () {
					$( this ).prop( 'selected', -1 !== _.indexOf( state, String( this.value ) ) );
				} );
			} else {
				input.val( state );
			}
		},

		/***********************************************************************
		 * Begin public API methods
		 **********************************************************************/

		/**
		 * @return {wp.customize.controlConstructor.sidebar_widgets[]}
		 */
		getSidebarWidgetsControl: function() {
			var settingId, sidebarWidgetsControl;

			settingId = 'sidebars_widgets[' + this.params.sidebar_id + ']';
			sidebarWidgetsControl = api.control( settingId );

			if ( ! sidebarWidgetsControl ) {
				return;
			}

			return sidebarWidgetsControl;
		},

		/**
		 * Submit the widget form via Ajax and get back the updated instance,
		 * along with the new widget control form to render.
		 *
		 * @param {Object} [args]
		 * @param {Object|null} [args.instance=null]  When the model changes, the instance is sent here; otherwise, the inputs from the form are used
		 * @param {Function|null} [args.complete=null]  Function which is called when the request finishes. Context is bound to the control. First argument is any error. Following arguments are for success.
		 * @param {boolean} [args.ignoreActiveElement=false] Whether or not updating a field will be deferred if focus is still on the element.
		 */
		updateWidget: function( args ) {
			var self = this, instanceOverride, completeCallback, $widgetRoot, $widgetContent,
				updateNumber, params, data, $inputs, processing, jqxhr, isChanged;

			// The updateWidget logic requires that the form fields to be fully present.
			self.embedWidgetContent();

			args = $.extend( {
				instance: null,
				complete: null,
				ignoreActiveElement: false
			}, args );

			instanceOverride = args.instance;
			completeCallback = args.complete;

			this._updateCount += 1;
			updateNumber = this._updateCount;

			$widgetRoot = this.container.find( '.widget:first' );
			$widgetContent = $widgetRoot.find( '.widget-content:first' );

			// Remove a previous error message.
			$widgetContent.find( '.widget-error' ).remove();

			this.container.addClass( 'widget-form-loading' );
			this.container.addClass( 'previewer-loading' );
			processing = api.state( 'processing' );
			processing( processing() + 1 );

			if ( ! this.liveUpdateMode ) {
				this.container.addClass( 'widget-form-disabled' );
			}

			params = {};
			params.action = 'update-widget';
			params.wp_customize = 'on';
			params.nonce = api.settings.nonce['update-widget'];
			params.customize_theme = api.settings.theme.stylesheet;
			params.customized = wp.customize.previewer.query().customized;

			data = $.param( params );
			$inputs = this._getInputs( $widgetContent );

			/*
			 * Store the value we're submitting in data so that when the response comes back,
			 * we know if it got sanitized; if there is no difference in the sanitized value,
			 * then we do not need to touch the UI and mess up the user's ongoing editing.
			 */
			$inputs.each( function() {
				$( this ).data( 'state' + updateNumber, self._getInputState( this ) );
			} );

			if ( instanceOverride ) {
				data += '&' + $.param( { 'sanitized_widget_setting': JSON.stringify( instanceOverride ) } );
			} else {
				data += '&' + $inputs.serialize();
			}
			data += '&' + $widgetContent.find( '~ :input' ).serialize();

			if ( this._previousUpdateRequest ) {
				this._previousUpdateRequest.abort();
			}
			jqxhr = $.post( wp.ajax.settings.url, data );
			this._previousUpdateRequest = jqxhr;

			jqxhr.done( function( r ) {
				var message, sanitizedForm,	$sanitizedInputs, hasSameInputsInResponse,
					isLiveUpdateAborted = false;

				// Check if the user is logged out.
				if ( '0' === r ) {
					api.previewer.preview.iframe.hide();
					api.previewer.login().done( function() {
						self.updateWidget( args );
						api.previewer.preview.iframe.show();
					} );
					return;
				}

				// Check for cheaters.
				if ( '-1' === r ) {
					api.previewer.cheatin();
					return;
				}

				if ( r.success ) {
					sanitizedForm = $( '<div>' + r.data.form + '</div>' );
					$sanitizedInputs = self._getInputs( sanitizedForm );
					hasSameInputsInResponse = self._getInputsSignature( $inputs ) === self._getInputsSignature( $sanitizedInputs );

					// Restore live update mode if sanitized fields are now aligned with the existing fields.
					if ( hasSameInputsInResponse && ! self.liveUpdateMode ) {
						self.liveUpdateMode = true;
						self.container.removeClass( 'widget-form-disabled' );
						self.container.find( 'input[name="savewidget"]' ).hide();
					}

					// Sync sanitized field states to existing fields if they are aligned.
					if ( hasSameInputsInResponse && self.liveUpdateMode ) {
						$inputs.each( function( i ) {
							var $input = $( this ),
								$sanitizedInput = $( $sanitizedInputs[i] ),
								submittedState, sanitizedState,	canUpdateState;

							submittedState = $input.data( 'state' + updateNumber );
							sanitizedState = self._getInputState( $sanitizedInput );
							$input.data( 'sanitized', sanitizedState );

							canUpdateState = ( ! _.isEqual( submittedState, sanitizedState ) && ( args.ignoreActiveElement || ! $input.is( document.activeElement ) ) );
							if ( canUpdateState ) {
								self._setInputState( $input, sanitizedState );
							}
						} );

						$( document ).trigger( 'widget-synced', [ $widgetRoot, r.data.form ] );

					// Otherwise, if sanitized fields are not aligned with existing fields, disable live update mode if enabled.
					} else if ( self.liveUpdateMode ) {
						self.liveUpdateMode = false;
						self.container.find( 'input[name="savewidget"]' ).show();
						isLiveUpdateAborted = true;

					// Otherwise, replace existing form with the sanitized form.
					} else {
						$widgetContent.html( r.data.form );

						self.container.removeClass( 'widget-form-disabled' );

						$( document ).trigger( 'widget-updated', [ $widgetRoot ] );
					}

					/**
					 * If the old instance is identical to the new one, there is nothing new
					 * needing to be rendered, and so we can preempt the event for the
					 * preview finishing loading.
					 */
					isChanged = ! isLiveUpdateAborted && ! _( self.setting() ).isEqual( r.data.instance );
					if ( isChanged ) {
						self.isWidgetUpdating = true; // Suppress triggering another updateWidget.
						self.setting( r.data.instance );
						self.isWidgetUpdating = false;
					} else {
						// No change was made, so stop the spinner now instead of when the preview would updates.
						self.container.removeClass( 'previewer-loading' );
					}

					if ( completeCallback ) {
						completeCallback.call( self, null, { noChange: ! isChanged, ajaxFinished: true } );
					}
				} else {
					// General error message.
					message = l10n.error;

					if ( r.data && r.data.message ) {
						message = r.data.message;
					}

					if ( completeCallback ) {
						completeCallback.call( self, message );
					} else {
						$widgetContent.prepend( '<p class="widget-error"><strong>' + message + '</strong></p>' );
					}
				}
			} );

			jqxhr.fail( function( jqXHR, textStatus ) {
				if ( completeCallback ) {
					completeCallback.call( self, textStatus );
				}
			} );

			jqxhr.always( function() {
				self.container.removeClass( 'widget-form-loading' );

				$inputs.each( function() {
					$( this ).removeData( 'state' + updateNumber );
				} );

				processing( processing() - 1 );
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Expand the accordion section containing a control
		 */
		expandControlSection: function() {
			api.Control.prototype.expand.call( this );
		},

		/**
		 * @since 4.1.0
		 *
		 * @param {Boolean} expanded
		 * @param {Object} [params]
		 * @return {Boolean} False if state already applied.
		 */
		_toggleExpanded: api.Section.prototype._toggleExpanded,

		/**
		 * @since 4.1.0
		 *
		 * @param {Object} [params]
		 * @return {Boolean} False if already expanded.
		 */
		expand: api.Section.prototype.expand,

		/**
		 * Expand the widget form control
		 *
		 * @deprecated 4.1.0 Use this.expand() instead.
		 */
		expandForm: function() {
			this.expand();
		},

		/**
		 * @since 4.1.0
		 *
		 * @param {Object} [params]
		 * @return {Boolean} False if already collapsed.
		 */
		collapse: api.Section.prototype.collapse,

		/**
		 * Collapse the widget form control
		 *
		 * @deprecated 4.1.0 Use this.collapse() instead.
		 */
		collapseForm: function() {
			this.collapse();
		},

		/**
		 * Expand or collapse the widget control
		 *
		 * @deprecated this is poor naming, and it is better to directly set control.expanded( showOrHide )
		 *
		 * @param {boolean|undefined} [showOrHide] If not supplied, will be inverse of current visibility
		 */
		toggleForm: function( showOrHide ) {
			if ( typeof showOrHide === 'undefined' ) {
				showOrHide = ! this.expanded();
			}
			this.expanded( showOrHide );
		},

		/**
		 * Respond to change in the expanded state.
		 *
		 * @param {boolean} expanded
		 * @param {Object} args  merged on top of this.defaultActiveArguments
		 */
		onChangeExpanded: function ( expanded, args ) {
			var self = this, $widget, $inside, complete, prevComplete, expandControl, $toggleBtn;

			self.embedWidgetControl(); // Make sure the outer form is embedded so that the expanded state can be set in the UI.
			if ( expanded ) {
				self.embedWidgetContent();
			}

			// If the expanded state is unchanged only manipulate container expanded states.
			if ( args.unchanged ) {
				if ( expanded ) {
					api.Control.prototype.expand.call( self, {
						completeCallback:  args.completeCallback
					});
				}
				return;
			}

			$widget = this.container.find( 'div.widget:first' );
			$inside = $widget.find( '.widget-inside:first' );
			$toggleBtn = this.container.find( '.widget-top button.widget-action' );

			expandControl = function() {

				// Close all other widget controls before expanding this one.
				api.control.each( function( otherControl ) {
					if ( self.params.type === otherControl.params.type && self !== otherControl ) {
						otherControl.collapse();
					}
				} );

				complete = function() {
					self.container.removeClass( 'expanding' );
					self.container.addClass( 'expanded' );
					$widget.addClass( 'open' );
					$toggleBtn.attr( 'aria-expanded', 'true' );
					self.container.trigger( 'expanded' );
				};
				if ( args.completeCallback ) {
					prevComplete = complete;
					complete = function () {
						prevComplete();
						args.completeCallback();
					};
				}

				if ( self.params.is_wide ) {
					$inside.fadeIn( args.duration, complete );
				} else {
					$inside.slideDown( args.duration, complete );
				}

				self.container.trigger( 'expand' );
				self.container.addClass( 'expanding' );
			};

			if ( $toggleBtn.attr( 'aria-expanded' ) === 'false' ) {
				if ( api.section.has( self.section() ) ) {
					api.section( self.section() ).expand( {
						completeCallback: expandControl
					} );
				} else {
					expandControl();
				}
			} else {
				complete = function() {
					self.container.removeClass( 'collapsing' );
					self.container.removeClass( 'expanded' );
					$widget.removeClass( 'open' );
					$toggleBtn.attr( 'aria-expanded', 'false' );
					self.container.trigger( 'collapsed' );
				};
				if ( args.completeCallback ) {
					prevComplete = complete;
					complete = function () {
						prevComplete();
						args.completeCallback();
					};
				}

				self.container.trigger( 'collapse' );
				self.container.addClass( 'collapsing' );

				if ( self.params.is_wide ) {
					$inside.fadeOut( args.duration, complete );
				} else {
					$inside.slideUp( args.duration, function() {
						$widget.css( { width:'', margin:'' } );
						complete();
					} );
				}
			}
		},

		/**
		 * Get the position (index) of the widget in the containing sidebar
		 *
		 * @return {number}
		 */
		getWidgetSidebarPosition: function() {
			var sidebarWidgetIds, position;

			sidebarWidgetIds = this.getSidebarWidgetsControl().setting();
			position = _.indexOf( sidebarWidgetIds, this.params.widget_id );

			if ( position === -1 ) {
				return;
			}

			return position;
		},

		/**
		 * Move widget up one in the sidebar
		 */
		moveUp: function() {
			this._moveWidgetByOne( -1 );
		},

		/**
		 * Move widget up one in the sidebar
		 */
		moveDown: function() {
			this._moveWidgetByOne( 1 );
		},

		/**
		 * @private
		 *
		 * @param {number} offset 1|-1
		 */
		_moveWidgetByOne: function( offset ) {
			var i, sidebarWidgetsSetting, sidebarWidgetIds,	adjacentWidgetId;

			i = this.getWidgetSidebarPosition();

			sidebarWidgetsSetting = this.getSidebarWidgetsControl().setting;
			sidebarWidgetIds = Array.prototype.slice.call( sidebarWidgetsSetting() ); // Clone.
			adjacentWidgetId = sidebarWidgetIds[i + offset];
			sidebarWidgetIds[i + offset] = this.params.widget_id;
			sidebarWidgetIds[i] = adjacentWidgetId;

			sidebarWidgetsSetting( sidebarWidgetIds );
		},

		/**
		 * Toggle visibility of the widget move area
		 *
		 * @param {boolean} [showOrHide]
		 */
		toggleWidgetMoveArea: function( showOrHide ) {
			var self = this, $moveWidgetArea;

			$moveWidgetArea = this.container.find( '.move-widget-area' );

			if ( typeof showOrHide === 'undefined' ) {
				showOrHide = ! $moveWidgetArea.hasClass( 'active' );
			}

			if ( showOrHide ) {
				// Reset the selected sidebar.
				$moveWidgetArea.find( '.selected' ).removeClass( 'selected' );

				$moveWidgetArea.find( 'li' ).filter( function() {
					return $( this ).data( 'id' ) === self.params.sidebar_id;
				} ).addClass( 'selected' );

				this.container.find( '.move-widget-btn' ).prop( 'disabled', true );
			}

			$moveWidgetArea.toggleClass( 'active', showOrHide );
		},

		/**
		 * Highlight the widget control and section
		 */
		highlightSectionAndControl: function() {
			var $target;

			if ( this.container.is( ':hidden' ) ) {
				$target = this.container.closest( '.control-section' );
			} else {
				$target = this.container;
			}

			$( '.highlighted' ).removeClass( 'highlighted' );
			$target.addClass( 'highlighted' );

			setTimeout( function() {
				$target.removeClass( 'highlighted' );
			}, 500 );
		}
	} );

	/**
	 * wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetsPanel
	 *
	 * Customizer panel containing the widget area sections.
	 *
	 * @since 4.4.0
	 *
	 * @class    wp.customize.Widgets.WidgetsPanel
	 * @augments wp.customize.Panel
	 */
	api.Widgets.WidgetsPanel = api.Panel.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.WigetsPanel.prototype */{

		/**
		 * Add and manage the display of the no-rendered-areas notice.
		 *
		 * @since 4.4.0
		 */
		ready: function () {
			var panel = this;

			api.Panel.prototype.ready.call( panel );

			panel.deferred.embedded.done(function() {
				var panelMetaContainer, noticeContainer, updateNotice, getActiveSectionCount, shouldShowNotice;
				panelMetaContainer = panel.container.find( '.panel-meta' );

				// @todo This should use the Notifications API introduced to panels. See <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38794>.
				noticeContainer = $( '<div></div>', {
					'class': 'no-widget-areas-rendered-notice',
					'role': 'alert'
				});
				panelMetaContainer.append( noticeContainer );

				/**
				 * Get the number of active sections in the panel.
				 *
				 * @return {number} Number of active sidebar sections.
				 */
				getActiveSectionCount = function() {
					return _.filter( panel.sections(), function( section ) {
						return 'sidebar' === section.params.type && section.active();
					} ).length;
				};

				/**
				 * Determine whether or not the notice should be displayed.
				 *
				 * @return {boolean}
				 */
				shouldShowNotice = function() {
					var activeSectionCount = getActiveSectionCount();
					if ( 0 === activeSectionCount ) {
						return true;
					} else {
						return activeSectionCount !== api.Widgets.data.registeredSidebars.length;
					}
				};

				/**
				 * Update the notice.
				 *
				 * @return {void}
				 */
				updateNotice = function() {
					var activeSectionCount = getActiveSectionCount(), someRenderedMessage, nonRenderedAreaCount, registeredAreaCount;
					noticeContainer.empty();

					registeredAreaCount = api.Widgets.data.registeredSidebars.length;
					if ( activeSectionCount !== registeredAreaCount ) {

						if ( 0 !== activeSectionCount ) {
							nonRenderedAreaCount = registeredAreaCount - activeSectionCount;
							someRenderedMessage = l10n.someAreasShown[ nonRenderedAreaCount ];
						} else {
							someRenderedMessage = l10n.noAreasShown;
						}
						if ( someRenderedMessage ) {
							noticeContainer.append( $( '<p></p>', {
								text: someRenderedMessage
							} ) );
						}

						noticeContainer.append( $( '<p></p>', {
							text: l10n.navigatePreview
						} ) );
					}
				};
				updateNotice();

				/*
				 * Set the initial visibility state for rendered notice.
				 * Update the visibility of the notice whenever a reflow happens.
				 */
				noticeContainer.toggle( shouldShowNotice() );
				api.previewer.deferred.active.done( function () {
					noticeContainer.toggle( shouldShowNotice() );
				});
				api.bind( 'pane-contents-reflowed', function() {
					var duration = ( 'resolved' === api.previewer.deferred.active.state() ) ? 'fast' : 0;
					updateNotice();
					if ( shouldShowNotice() ) {
						noticeContainer.slideDown( duration );
					} else {
						noticeContainer.slideUp( duration );
					}
				});
			});
		},

		/**
		 * Allow an active widgets panel to be contextually active even when it has no active sections (widget areas).
		 *
		 * This ensures that the widgets panel appears even when there are no
		 * sidebars displayed on the URL currently being previewed.
		 *
		 * @since 4.4.0
		 *
		 * @return {boolean}
		 */
		isContextuallyActive: function() {
			var panel = this;
			return panel.active();
		}
	});

	/**
	 * wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarSection
	 *
	 * Customizer section representing a widget area widget
	 *
	 * @since 4.1.0
	 *
	 * @class    wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarSection
	 * @augments wp.customize.Section
	 */
	api.Widgets.SidebarSection = api.Section.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarSection.prototype */{

		/**
		 * Sync the section's active state back to the Backbone model's is_rendered attribute
		 *
		 * @since 4.1.0
		 */
		ready: function () {
			var section = this, registeredSidebar;
			api.Section.prototype.ready.call( this );
			registeredSidebar = api.Widgets.registeredSidebars.get( section.params.sidebarId );
			section.active.bind( function ( active ) {
				registeredSidebar.set( 'is_rendered', active );
			});
			registeredSidebar.set( 'is_rendered', section.active() );
		}
	});

	/**
	 * wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarControl
	 *
	 * Customizer control for widgets.
	 * Note that 'sidebar_widgets' must match the WP_Widget_Area_Customize_Control::$type
	 *
	 * @since 3.9.0
	 *
	 * @class    wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarControl
	 * @augments wp.customize.Control
	 */
	api.Widgets.SidebarControl = api.Control.extend(/** @lends wp.customize.Widgets.SidebarControl.prototype */{

		/**
		 * Set up the control
		 */
		ready: function() {
			this.$controlSection = this.container.closest( '.control-section' );
			this.$sectionContent = this.container.closest( '.accordion-section-content' );

			this._setupModel();
			this._setupSortable();
			this._setupAddition();
			this._applyCardinalOrderClassNames();
		},

		/**
		 * Update ordering of widget control forms when the setting is updated
		 */
		_setupModel: function() {
			var self = this;

			this.setting.bind( function( newWidgetIds, oldWidgetIds ) {
				var widgetFormControls, removedWidgetIds, priority;

				removedWidgetIds = _( oldWidgetIds ).difference( newWidgetIds );

				// Filter out any persistent widget IDs for widgets which have been deactivated.
				newWidgetIds = _( newWidgetIds ).filter( function( newWidgetId ) {
					var parsedWidgetId = parseWidgetId( newWidgetId );

					return !! api.Widgets.availableWidgets.findWhere( { id_base: parsedWidgetId.id_base } );
				} );

				widgetFormControls = _( newWidgetIds ).map( function( widgetId ) {
					var widgetFormControl = api.Widgets.getWidgetFormControlForWidget( widgetId );

					if ( ! widgetFormControl ) {
						widgetFormControl = self.addWidget( widgetId );
					}

					return widgetFormControl;
				} );

				// Sort widget controls to their new positions.
				widgetFormControls.sort( function( a, b ) {
					var aIndex = _.indexOf( newWidgetIds, a.params.widget_id ),
						bIndex = _.indexOf( newWidgetIds, b.params.widget_id );
					return aIndex - bIndex;
				});

				priority = 0;
				_( widgetFormControls ).each( function ( control ) {
					control.priority( priority );
					control.section( self.section() );
					priority += 1;
				});
				self.priority( priority ); // Make sure sidebar control remains at end.

				// Re-sort widget form controls (including widgets form other sidebars newly moved here).
				self._applyCardinalOrderClassNames();

				// If the widget was dragged into the sidebar, make sure the sidebar_id param is updated.
				_( widgetFormControls ).each( function( widgetFormControl ) {
					widgetFormControl.params.sidebar_id = self.params.sidebar_id;
				} );

				// Cleanup after widget removal.
				_( removedWidgetIds ).each( function( removedWidgetId ) {

					// Using setTimeout so that when moving a widget to another sidebar,
					// the other sidebars_widgets settings get a chance to update.
					setTimeout( function() {
						var removedControl, wasDraggedToAnotherSidebar, inactiveWidgets, removedIdBase,
							widget, isPresentInAnotherSidebar = false;

						// Check if the widget is in another sidebar.
						api.each( function( otherSetting ) {
							if ( otherSetting.id === self.setting.id || 0 !== otherSetting.id.indexOf( 'sidebars_widgets[' ) || otherSetting.id === 'sidebars_widgets[wp_inactive_widgets]' ) {
								return;
							}

							var otherSidebarWidgets = otherSetting(), i;

							i = _.indexOf( otherSidebarWidgets, removedWidgetId );
							if ( -1 !== i ) {
								isPresentInAnotherSidebar = true;
							}
						} );

						// If the widget is present in another sidebar, abort!
						if ( isPresentInAnotherSidebar ) {
							return;
						}

						removedControl = api.Widgets.getWidgetFormControlForWidget( removedWidgetId );

						// Detect if widget control was dragged to another sidebar.
						wasDraggedToAnotherSidebar = removedControl && $.contains( document, removedControl.container[0] ) && ! $.contains( self.$sectionContent[0], removedControl.container[0] );

						// Delete any widget form controls for removed widgets.
						if ( removedControl && ! wasDraggedToAnotherSidebar ) {
							api.control.remove( removedControl.id );
							removedControl.container.remove();
						}

						// Move widget to inactive widgets sidebar (move it to Trash) if has been previously saved.
						// This prevents the inactive widgets sidebar from overflowing with throwaway widgets.
						if ( api.Widgets.savedWidgetIds[removedWidgetId] ) {
							inactiveWidgets = api.value( 'sidebars_widgets[wp_inactive_widgets]' )().slice();
							inactiveWidgets.push( removedWidgetId );
							api.value( 'sidebars_widgets[wp_inactive_widgets]' )( _( inactiveWidgets ).unique() );
						}

						// Make old single widget available for adding again.
						removedIdBase = parseWidgetId( removedWidgetId ).id_base;
						widget = api.Widgets.availableWidgets.findWhere( { id_base: removedIdBase } );
						if ( widget && ! widget.get( 'is_multi' ) ) {
							widget.set( 'is_disabled', false );
						}
					} );

				} );
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Allow widgets in sidebar to be re-ordered, and for the order to be previewed
		 */
		_setupSortable: function() {
			var self = this;

			this.isReordering = false;

			/**
			 * Update widget order setting when controls are re-ordered
			 */
			this.$sectionContent.sortable( {
				items: '> .customize-control-widget_form',
				handle: '.widget-top',
				axis: 'y',
				tolerance: 'pointer',
				connectWith: '.accordion-section-content:has(.customize-control-sidebar_widgets)',
				update: function() {
					var widgetContainerIds = self.$sectionContent.sortable( 'toArray' ), widgetIds;

					widgetIds = $.map( widgetContainerIds, function( widgetContainerId ) {
						return $( '#' + widgetContainerId ).find( ':input[name=widget-id]' ).val();
					} );

					self.setting( widgetIds );
				}
			} );

			/**
			 * Expand other Customizer sidebar section when dragging a control widget over it,
			 * allowing the control to be dropped into another section
			 */
			this.$controlSection.find( '.accordion-section-title' ).droppable({
				accept: '.customize-control-widget_form',
				over: function() {
					var section = api.section( self.section.get() );
					section.expand({
						allowMultiple: true, // Prevent the section being dragged from to be collapsed.
						completeCallback: function () {
							// @todo It is not clear when refreshPositions should be called on which sections, or if it is even needed.
							api.section.each( function ( otherSection ) {
								if ( otherSection.container.find( '.customize-control-sidebar_widgets' ).length ) {
									otherSection.container.find( '.accordion-section-content:first' ).sortable( 'refreshPositions' );
								}
							} );
						}
					});
				}
			});

			/**
			 * Keyboard-accessible reordering
			 */
			this.container.find( '.reorder-toggle' ).on( 'click', function() {
				self.toggleReordering( ! self.isReordering );
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Set up UI for adding a new widget
		 */
		_setupAddition: function() {
			var self = this;

			this.container.find( '.add-new-widget' ).on( 'click', function() {
				var addNewWidgetBtn = $( this );

				if ( self.$sectionContent.hasClass( 'reordering' ) ) {
					return;
				}

				if ( ! $( 'body' ).hasClass( 'adding-widget' ) ) {
					addNewWidgetBtn.attr( 'aria-expanded', 'true' );
					api.Widgets.availableWidgetsPanel.open( self );
				} else {
					addNewWidgetBtn.attr( 'aria-expanded', 'false' );
					api.Widgets.availableWidgetsPanel.close();
				}
			} );
		},

		/**
		 * Add classes to the widget_form controls to assist with styling
		 */
		_applyCardinalOrderClassNames: function() {
			var widgetControls = [];
			_.each( this.setting(), function ( widgetId ) {
				var widgetControl = api.Widgets.getWidgetFormControlForWidget( widgetId );
				if ( widgetControl ) {
					widgetControls.push( widgetControl );
				}
			});

			if ( 0 === widgetControls.length || ( 1 === api.Widgets.registeredSidebars.length && widgetControls.length <= 1 ) ) {
				this.container.find( '.reorder-toggle' ).hide();
				return;
			} else {
				this.container.find( '.reorder-toggle' ).show();
			}

			$( widgetControls ).each( function () {
				$( this.container )
					.removeClass( 'first-widget' )
					.removeClass( 'last-widget' )
					.find( '.move-widget-down, .move-widget-up' ).prop( 'tabIndex', 0 );
			});

			_.first( widgetControls ).container
				.addClass( 'first-widget' )
				.find( '.move-widget-up' ).prop( 'tabIndex', -1 );

			_.last( widgetControls ).container
				.addClass( 'last-widget' )
				.find( '.move-widget-down' ).prop( 'tabIndex', -1 );
		},


		/***********************************************************************
		 * Begin public API methods
		 **********************************************************************/

		/**
		 * Enable/disable the reordering UI
		 *
		 * @param {boolean} showOrHide to enable/disable reordering
		 *
		 * @todo We should have a reordering state instead and rename this to onChangeReordering
		 */
		toggleReordering: function( showOrHide ) {
			var addNewWidgetBtn = this.$sectionContent.find( '.add-new-widget' ),
				reorderBtn = this.container.find( '.reorder-toggle' ),
				widgetsTitle = this.$sectionContent.find( '.widget-title' );

			showOrHide = Boolean( showOrHide );

			if ( showOrHide === this.$sectionContent.hasClass( 'reordering' ) ) {
				return;
			}

			this.isReordering = showOrHide;
			this.$sectionContent.toggleClass( 'reordering', showOrHide );

			if ( showOrHide ) {
				_( this.getWidgetFormControls() ).each( function( formControl ) {
					formControl.collapse();
				} );

				addNewWidgetBtn.attr({ 'tabindex': '-1', 'aria-hidden': 'true' });
				reorderBtn.attr( 'aria-label', l10n.reorderLabelOff );
				wp.a11y.speak( l10n.reorderModeOn );
				// Hide widget titles while reordering: title is already in the reorder controls.
				widgetsTitle.attr( 'aria-hidden', 'true' );
			} else {
				addNewWidgetBtn.removeAttr( 'tabindex aria-hidden' );
				reorderBtn.attr( 'aria-label', l10n.reorderLabelOn );
				wp.a11y.speak( l10n.reorderModeOff );
				widgetsTitle.attr( 'aria-hidden', 'false' );
			}
		},

		/**
		 * Get the widget_form Customize controls associated with the current sidebar.
		 *
		 * @since 3.9.0
		 * @return {wp.customize.controlConstructor.widget_form[]}
		 */
		getWidgetFormControls: function() {
			var formControls = [];

			_( this.setting() ).each( function( widgetId ) {
				var settingId = widgetIdToSettingId( widgetId ),
					formControl = api.control( settingId );
				if ( formControl ) {
					formControls.push( formControl );
				}
			} );

			return formControls;
		},

		/**
		 * @param {string} widgetId or an id_base for adding a previously non-existing widget.
		 * @return {Object|false} widget_form control instance, or false on error.
		 */
		addWidget: function( widgetId ) {
			var self = this, controlHtml, $widget, controlType = 'widget_form', controlContainer, controlConstructor,
				parsedWidgetId = parseWidgetId( widgetId ),
				widgetNumber = parsedWidgetId.number,
				widgetIdBase = parsedWidgetId.id_base,
				widget = api.Widgets.availableWidgets.findWhere( {id_base: widgetIdBase} ),
				settingId, isExistingWidget, widgetFormControl, sidebarWidgets, settingArgs, setting;

			if ( ! widget ) {
				return false;
			}

			if ( widgetNumber && ! widget.get( 'is_multi' ) ) {
				return false;
			}

			// Set up new multi widget.
			if ( widget.get( 'is_multi' ) && ! widgetNumber ) {
				widget.set( 'multi_number', widget.get( 'multi_number' ) + 1 );
				widgetNumber = widget.get( 'multi_number' );
			}

			controlHtml = $( '#widget-tpl-' + widget.get( 'id' ) ).html().trim();
			if ( widget.get( 'is_multi' ) ) {
				controlHtml = controlHtml.replace( /<[^<>]+>/g, function( m ) {
					return m.replace( /__i__|%i%/g, widgetNumber );
				} );
			} else {
				widget.set( 'is_disabled', true ); // Prevent single widget from being added again now.
			}

			$widget = $( controlHtml );

			controlContainer = $( '<li/>' )
				.addClass( 'customize-control' )
				.addClass( 'customize-control-' + controlType )
				.append( $widget );

			// Remove icon which is visible inside the panel.
			controlContainer.find( '> .widget-icon' ).remove();

			if ( widget.get( 'is_multi' ) ) {
				controlContainer.find( 'input[name="widget_number"]' ).val( widgetNumber );
				controlContainer.find( 'input[name="multi_number"]' ).val( widgetNumber );
			}

			widgetId = controlContainer.find( '[name="widget-id"]' ).val();

			controlContainer.hide(); // To be slid-down below.

			settingId = 'widget_' + widget.get( 'id_base' );
			if ( widget.get( 'is_multi' ) ) {
				settingId += '[' + widgetNumber + ']';
			}
			controlContainer.attr( 'id', 'customize-control-' + settingId.replace( /\]/g, '' ).replace( /\[/g, '-' ) );

			// Only create setting if it doesn't already exist (if we're adding a pre-existing inactive widget).
			isExistingWidget = api.has( settingId );
			if ( ! isExistingWidget ) {
				settingArgs = {
					transport: api.Widgets.data.selectiveRefreshableWidgets[ widget.get( 'id_base' ) ] ? 'postMessage' : 'refresh',
					previewer: this.setting.previewer
				};
				setting = api.create( settingId, settingId, '', settingArgs );
				setting.set( {} ); // Mark dirty, changing from '' to {}.
			}

			controlConstructor = api.controlConstructor[controlType];
			widgetFormControl = new controlConstructor( settingId, {
				settings: {
					'default': settingId
				},
				content: controlContainer,
				sidebar_id: self.params.sidebar_id,
				widget_id: widgetId,
				widget_id_base: widget.get( 'id_base' ),
				type: controlType,
				is_new: ! isExistingWidget,
				width: widget.get( 'width' ),
				height: widget.get( 'height' ),
				is_wide: widget.get( 'is_wide' )
			} );
			api.control.add( widgetFormControl );

			// Make sure widget is removed from the other sidebars.
			api.each( function( otherSetting ) {
				if ( otherSetting.id === self.setting.id ) {
					return;
				}

				if ( 0 !== otherSetting.id.indexOf( 'sidebars_widgets[' ) ) {
					return;
				}

				var otherSidebarWidgets = otherSetting().slice(),
					i = _.indexOf( otherSidebarWidgets, widgetId );

				if ( -1 !== i ) {
					otherSidebarWidgets.splice( i );
					otherSetting( otherSidebarWidgets );
				}
			} );

			// Add widget to this sidebar.
			sidebarWidgets = this.setting().slice();
			if ( -1 === _.indexOf( sidebarWidgets, widgetId ) ) {
				sidebarWidgets.push( widgetId );
				this.setting( sidebarWidgets );
			}

			controlContainer.slideDown( function() {
				if ( isExistingWidget ) {
					widgetFormControl.updateWidget( {
						instance: widgetFormControl.setting()
					} );
				}
			} );

			return widgetFormControl;
		}
	} );

	// Register models for custom panel, section, and control types.
	$.extend( api.panelConstructor, {
		widgets: api.Widgets.WidgetsPanel
	});
	$.extend( api.sectionConstructor, {
		sidebar: api.Widgets.SidebarSection
	});
	$.extend( api.controlConstructor, {
		widget_form: api.Widgets.WidgetControl,
		sidebar_widgets: api.Widgets.SidebarControl
	});

	/**
	 * Init Customizer for widgets.
	 */
	api.bind( 'ready', function() {
		// Set up the widgets panel.
		api.Widgets.availableWidgetsPanel = new api.Widgets.AvailableWidgetsPanelView({
			collection: api.Widgets.availableWidgets
		});

		// Highlight widget control.
		api.previewer.bind( 'highlight-widget-control', api.Widgets.highlightWidgetFormControl );

		// Open and focus widget control.
		api.previewer.bind( 'focus-widget-control', api.Widgets.focusWidgetFormControl );
	} );

	/**
	 * Highlight a widget control.
	 *
	 * @param {string} widgetId
	 */
	api.Widgets.highlightWidgetFormControl = function( widgetId ) {
		var control = api.Widgets.getWidgetFormControlForWidget( widgetId );

		if ( control ) {
			control.highlightSectionAndControl();
		}
	},

	/**
	 * Focus a widget control.
	 *
	 * @param {string} widgetId
	 */
	api.Widgets.focusWidgetFormControl = function( widgetId ) {
		var control = api.Widgets.getWidgetFormControlForWidget( widgetId );

		if ( control ) {
			control.focus();
		}
	},

	/**
	 * Given a widget control, find the sidebar widgets control that contains it.
	 * @param {string} widgetId
	 * @return {Object|null}
	 */
	api.Widgets.getSidebarWidgetControlContainingWidget = function( widgetId ) {
		var foundControl = null;

		// @todo This can use widgetIdToSettingId(), then pass into wp.customize.control( x ).getSidebarWidgetsControl().
		api.control.each( function( control ) {
			if ( control.params.type === 'sidebar_widgets' && -1 !== _.indexOf( control.setting(), widgetId ) ) {
				foundControl = control;
			}
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In the contemporary landscape of business and productivity, the significance of task management and workflow automation has become increasingly paramount. With the advent of sophisticated AI and automation tools, the potential to streamline workflow processes, assign tasks efficiently, and closely monitor project progress has become more accessible than ever. These technologies not only optimize the allocation of resources but also facilitate seamless team collaboration, leading to a significant enhancement in overall productivity. Let’s delve deeper into the various aspects of task management and workflow automation, uncovering how these tools, underpinned by AI, have revolutionized the dynamics of modern work environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” width=”123.8%” custom_margin=”26px|-70px|||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Evolution of Task Management and Workflow Automation<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”60px” module_alignment=”left” height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”2em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”124px” custom_margin=”|-150px|6px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-52px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Poppins,Alata,Aclonica” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]
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Task management and workflow automation have evolved significantly over the past decade, primarily driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and automation technologies. Initially, task management relied heavily on manual planning, execution, and monitoring, often resulting in inefficiencies and errors due to the limitations of human capacity. However, with the integration of AI, businesses have been able to automate repetitive tasks, streamline complex processes, and ensure a more systematic and error-free approach to managing tasks and workflows.<\/p>\n

The emergence of intelligent algorithms and machine learning models has revolutionized the concept of task management and workflow automation, enabling businesses to optimize their operations, increase productivity, and enhance overall organizational efficiency. These AI-driven tools can now analyze historical data, predict future trends, and provide valuable insights to facilitate informed decision-making, ultimately leading to the seamless execution of tasks and the successful completion of projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” width=”123.8%” custom_margin=”26px|-70px|||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Streamlining Workflow Processes<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”60px” module_alignment=”left” height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”2em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”141px” custom_margin=”|-150px|1px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-52px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|17px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Poppins,Alata,Aclonica” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

One of the fundamental advantages of AI and automation in the context of task management and workflow is their ability to streamline complex processes. By automating routine tasks, businesses can significantly reduce manual effort and free up valuable resources to focus on more critical aspects of their operations. This streamlining of workflow processes not only minimizes the likelihood of errors but also accelerates the pace of task execution, thereby fostering a more agile and responsive work environment.<\/p>\n

Moreover, AI-powered workflow automation tools can map out intricate business processes, identify potential bottlenecks, and suggest optimized workflows to improve efficiency. By leveraging intelligent algorithms, businesses can customize workflows to align with their specific operational requirements, ensuring a seamless and well-coordinated progression of tasks from initiation to completion.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” width=”123.8%” custom_margin=”26px|-70px|3px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Efficient Task Assignment and Resource Allocation<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”60px” module_alignment=”left” height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”2em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”143px” custom_margin=”|-150px|21px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-52px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Poppins,Alata,Aclonica” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

The allocation of tasks and resources within an organization is a critical aspect of effective project management. AI and automation tools have significantly simplified this process by enabling businesses to assign tasks based on individual skill sets, availability, and workload capacity. These tools can analyze employee performance data, identify the most suitable candidates for specific tasks, and allocate resources accordingly, ensuring a more balanced distribution of work and responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, AI-driven task management systems can dynamically adjust task priorities based on evolving project requirements, resource availability, and deadlines. This adaptive approach not only optimizes resource utilization but also ensures that tasks are assigned to the most competent team members, enhancing the overall quality and timeliness of project deliverables.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”26px|-122px|||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Real-time Monitoring and Progress Tracking<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”60px” module_alignment=”left” height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”2em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”40px” custom_margin=”|-150px|-17px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-52px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|27px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Poppins,Alata,Aclonica” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

One of the most significant advantages of AI-powered task management and workflow automation tools is their capability to provide real-time monitoring and progress tracking. By integrating sophisticated monitoring mechanisms, businesses can closely track the status of ongoing tasks, identify potential roadblocks, and take proactive measures to ensure timely project completion.<\/p>\n

These tools can generate comprehensive progress reports, highlighting key performance indicators, milestone achievements, and potential deviations from the predefined project timeline. Such real-time insights enable project managers and stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, implement necessary adjustments, and proactively address any issues that may impede project progress, ultimately fostering a culture of accountability and transparency within the organization.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” min_height=”37px” custom_margin=”26px|-122px|21px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Enhanced Collaboration and Communication<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”60px” module_alignment=”left” height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”2em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”123px” custom_margin=”|-150px|39px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-52px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Poppins,Alata,Aclonica” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]
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Effective collaboration and communication are integral to the success of any project or task within an organization. AI and automation tools have significantly transformed the dynamics of team collaboration by providing a centralized platform for seamless communication, file sharing, and collaborative decision-making. These tools facilitate real-time interaction among team members, allowing for instant feedback, updates, and the exchange of critical information, regardless of geographical locations or time zones.<\/p>\n

Moreover, AI-powered collaboration platforms can integrate various communication channels, such as instant messaging, video conferencing, and virtual workspaces, to foster a more cohesive and interconnected work environment. By promoting open dialogue and knowledge sharing, these tools not only strengthen team dynamics but also encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, leading to the development of more robust and impactful solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” min_height=”37px” custom_margin=”26px|-122px|21px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Integration of AI-driven Analytics<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”60px” module_alignment=”left” height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”2em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”118px” custom_margin=”|-150px|39px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-52px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Poppins,Alata,Aclonica” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]
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The integration of AI-driven analytics within task management and workflow automation systems has unlocked a plethora of opportunities for businesses to gain valuable insights into their operational processes and performance metrics. By leveraging advanced data analytics tools, businesses can analyze historical task data, identify patterns, and predict future trends, enabling them to make informed decisions and implement proactive strategies to improve overall efficiency.<\/p>\n

These analytics-driven insights can help businesses identify underperforming areas, optimize task allocation, and refine workflow processes to enhance productivity and minimize operational costs. Additionally, AI-powered analytics can facilitate the identification of emerging market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes, empowering businesses to stay ahead of the curve and adapt their strategies to meet evolving market demands effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” min_height=”37px” custom_margin=”26px|-122px|21px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Addressing Potential Challenges and Concerns<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”60px” module_alignment=”left” height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”2em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”114px” custom_margin=”|-150px|11px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-52px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Poppins,Alata,Aclonica” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Despite the numerous benefits offered by AI and automation in the realm of task management and workflow optimization, there are certain challenges and concerns that businesses need to address to ensure successful implementation and utilization of these technologies. One of the primary concerns is the potential resistance to change among employees, as the introduction of AI and automation may lead to apprehensions about job security and the need for upskilling or reskilling.<\/p>\n

To overcome this challenge, businesses must prioritize transparent communication and actively involve employees in the implementation process, emphasizing the positive impact of AI and automation on their roles and responsibilities. Providing comprehensive training programs and continuous support can help employees adapt to the new technologies more seamlessly and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, ensuring data security and privacy is crucial when integrating AI and automation tools into task management and workflow systems. Businesses must implement robust security protocols, data encryption measures, and access controls to safeguard sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access or data breaches. Proactive monitoring and regular security audits can help identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” min_height=”37px” custom_margin=”26px|-122px|21px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Future Outlook and Potential Developments<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”60px” module_alignment=”left” height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Poppins|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”2em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”152px” custom_margin=”|-150px|39px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-52px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Poppins,Alata,Aclonica” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Looking ahead, the future of task management and workflow automation appears promising, with ongoing advancements in AI and automation technologies poised to revolutionize the way businesses operate and manage their tasks and projects. The integration of advanced AI algorithms, natural language processing, and predictive analytics is expected to further enhance the capabilities of task management systems, enabling businesses to achieve higher levels of efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the integration of AI with emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain is likely to redefine the landscape of task management and workflow automation, creating more interconnected and secure ecosystems for businesses to operate in. The convergence of these technologies will enable real-time data synchronization, secure data sharing, and decentralized task management, fostering a more transparent and collaborative approach to business operations.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the proliferation of AI-driven virtual assistants and intelligent chatbots is expected to transform the dynamics of task management by providing personalized task recommendations, scheduling assistance, and proactive task reminders. These virtual assistants will not only streamline task execution but also serve as reliable knowledge repositories, providing instant access to relevant information and resources, thereby enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#4c4c4c” header_2_font_size=”22px” min_height=”37px” custom_margin=”26px|-122px|21px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”5px|0px|9px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

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In conclusion, the integration of AI and automation tools in the domain of task management and workflow optimization has redefined the way businesses approach operational efficiency and project execution. By leveraging the capabilities of AI-driven algorithms, businesses can streamline complex workflow processes, allocate tasks effectively, and closely monitor project progress in real time. This not only fosters better team collaboration and communication but also facilitates data-driven decision-making and strategic planning, leading to improved overall productivity and organizational performance.<\/p>\n

However, the successful implementation of AI and automation in task management and workflow optimization requires a comprehensive understanding of the specific business requirements, careful planning, and a proactive approach to addressing potential challenges. By prioritizing employee engagement, data security, and ongoing technological advancements, businesses can harness the full potential of AI and automation to drive innovation, achieve operational excellence, and stay ahead in today’s competitive business landscape.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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