[UX] Better node-type permissions

[jenlampton]

We have fabulous access control in Backdrop for nodes. I would also like to see a fabulous UI for these permissions, starting with putting them someplace convenient, like the node-type settings form.

Please see my rant at #899 for why we should put things where people expect to find them (as well as in a central location).

Task:
Add a vertical tab to the node-type form where user permissions for this type can be configured.

[klonos]

Yes please! If not in a vtab, then perhaps a "Manage permissions" local menu?

[docwilmot]

I like this. Makes a lot of sense.

[jenlampton]

Not local menus, vertical tab please :)

[docwilmot]

Please review approach. Tests to come if satisfactory.
Also advise on what to do for the usual JS suggestions on the VTabs; we can't really list all permissions, nor all roles, since that list could become very long. What should go there? static text? I've no ideas.

[quicksketch]

Also advise on what to do for the usual JS suggestions on the VTabs; we can't really list all permissions, nor all roles, since that list could become very long.

Could we list all roles that have any access to that type of content? In my experience, usually if a role has some access they have most or all access. Perhaps we also cap to a certain number of roles (say 2 or 3) and then cut it off. A phrase like Administrators, Editors, Moderators, and 3 other roles.

[quicksketch]

This PR looks fantastic.

😍

I found that the responsiveness of this table isn't so great on mobile. But we have similar problems on the full permissions page anyway, so I don't think that should hold up the show here.

I think if we can get the Vertical Tabs summary sorted out along with the minor feedback in backdrop/backdrop#1199, this is ready to go.

If we finish up the Pathauto settings at #899, this will make the node type page a one-stop shop (gasp!) for setting up an entire content type.

[docwilmot]

Could we list all roles that have any access to that type of content?

I think thats good but its probably going to take me much more time than we have to figure this out (JQuery and I don't like each other much). I'm going to push the last few recommended changes minus the VTab summary in the hope that one JQuery expert can give it a go before deadline.

[quicksketch]

Super, thanks @docwilmot! I'll work on the Vertical Tabs bit to finish this up.

[quicksketch]

I updated @docwilmot's PR with vertical tabs integration in backdrop/backdrop#1207. This could use another manual testing/review before going in.

[jenlampton]

YES!!! I think the summary on the vertical tab is sufficient as-is, but there is room for improvement there if we want to revisit that later. I LOVE this change <3 Thanks for all the hard work on this @docwilmot .

[quicksketch]

Super, merged in backdrop/backdrop#1207 to 1.x for 1.3.0. Great job @docwilmot!

[jenlampton]

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