fix: add missing desktop navigation links

[dnyaneshwari44]

Summary

Added missing desktop navigation links to the navbar to ensure desktop users have access to the same primary navigation options available in the mobile menu. This change improves navigation consistency across devices and enhances accessibility by making key website sections directly reachable from the desktop navigation bar. Additionally, the GitHub link was corrected to ensure it is properly displayed and accessible.

Related Issue

Closes #1121

Type of Change

• Bug fix — resolves a broken behaviour
• Feature — adds new functionality
• Data — adds new projects to data/projects.json
• Documentation — updates docs, README, or code comments only
• Style — CSS or visual changes only, no logic change
• Refactor — restructures code without changing behaviour
• Test — adds or updates tests

What Was Changed

File	Change made
src/templates/index.html	Added missing desktop navigation links to the navbar
src/templates/index.html	Corrected GitHub link visibility by adding missing link text
src/templates/index.html	Improved navigation consistency between desktop and mobile views

How to Test This PR

1. Checkout this branch:
   `git checkout fix/desktop-navbar-links-1121

2. Install dependencies:
   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the application:
   py src\app.py

4. Open:
   http://127.0.0.1:5000

5. Verify that the desktop navbar displays:

   • Home
   • How It Works
   • Features
   • Find Project
   • Compare
   • Contact
   • GitHub

6. Verify that all navigation links redirect to the correct destinations.

7. Verify that the GitHub link opens the repository in a new tab.

8. Verify that the mobile navigation menu continues to function correctly.

Screenshots

Before	After
Desktop navbar displayed only logo and search bar	Desktop navbar displays navigation links and GitHub link

Before

After

Self-Review Checklist

• I have read CONTRIBUTING.md and followed all guidelines
• My branch name follows the convention: fix/
• I have run python tests/test_basic.py and all tests pass
• I have run flake8 . locally and there are no errors
• I have not introduced any print() or console.log() debug statements
• I have not modified files outside the scope of the linked issue
• I tested the UI at desktop and mobile screen sizes

Notes for Reviewer

This PR adds missing desktop navigation links that were previously unavailable while preserving the existing mobile navigation experience. The GitHub link was also corrected to ensure it is visible and accessible from the desktop navbar.

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[dnyaneshwari44]

Hi @komalharshita , @maintainer,

I have investigated the issue, identified the root cause, and implemented a fix by adding the missing desktop navigation links and correcting the GitHub link visibility in the navbar.

The changes have been tested on both desktop and mobile views to ensure navigation consistency and functionality.

Thank you!

[komalharshita]

@dnyaneshwari44 kindly resolve the merge conflicts

[komalharshita]

Approved! ✅

Thank you for your contribution to DevPath and for the time and effort you invested in this fix.

The changes address the missing desktop navigation links cleanly and improve consistency between the desktop and mobile navigation experiences. I also appreciate the correction to the GitHub link visibility and the clear PR description/testing instructions.

The implementation is focused on the related issue and looks good to merge.

Great work, and thank you for contributing to GSSoC 2026 and helping improve DevPath! Keep contributing and building! 🚀