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# TASK-000I Changelog
# TASK-000I Node Graph Visual Improvements - Changelog
## Overview
## Sub-Task A: Visual Polish ✅ COMPLETED
This changelog tracks the implementation of Node Graph Visual Improvements, covering visual polish, node comments, and port organization features.
### 2026-01-01 - All Visual Polish Enhancements Complete
### Implementation Sessions
**Summary**: Sub-Task A completed with rounded corners, enhanced port styling, text truncation, and modernized color palette.
1. **Session 1**: Sub-Task A - Rounded Corners & Colors
2. **Session 2**: Sub-Task A - Connection Points & Label Truncation
3. **Session 3**: Sub-Task B - Comment Data Layer & Icon
4. **Session 4**: Sub-Task B - Hover Preview & Edit Modal
5. **Session 5**: Sub-Task C - Port Grouping System
6. **Session 6**: Sub-Task C - Type Icons & Connection Preview
7. **Session 7**: Integration & Polish
#### A1: Rounded Corners
- Created `canvasHelpers.ts` with comprehensive rounded rectangle utilities
- Implemented `roundRect()`, `fillRoundRect()`, and `strokeRoundRect()` functions
- Applied 6px corner radius to all node rendering
- Updated clipping, backgrounds, borders, and selection highlights
- Supports individual corner radius configuration for future flexibility
**Files Created:**
- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/canvasHelpers.ts`
**Files Modified:**
- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/NodeGraphEditorNode.ts`
#### A2: Color Palette Update ✅
- Updated node type colors with more vibrant, saturated values
- **Data (green)**: `#2d9a2d``#5fcb5f` (more emerald)
- **Visual (blue)**: `#2c7aac``#62aed9` (cleaner slate blue)
- **Logic (grey)**: Warmer charcoal with subtle warmth
- **Custom (pink)**: `#b02872``#ec5ca8` (refined rose)
- **Component (purple)**: `#7d3da5``#b176db` (cleaner violet)
- All colors maintain WCAG AA contrast requirements
- Colors use design system tokens (no hardcoded values)
**Files Modified:**
- `packages/noodl-core-ui/src/styles/custom-properties/colors.css`
#### A3: Connection Point Styling ✅
- Increased port indicator radius from 4px to 6px for better visibility
- Added subtle inner highlight (30% white at offset position) for depth
- Enhanced anti-aliasing with `ctx.imageSmoothingQuality = 'high'`
- Improved visual distinction between connected and unconnected ports
**Files Modified:**
- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/NodeGraphEditorNode.ts` (dot function)
#### A4: Port Label Truncation ✅
- Implemented efficient `truncateText()` utility using binary search
- Port labels now truncate with ellipsis ('…') when they exceed available width
- Full port names still visible on hover via existing tooltip system
- Prevents text overflow that obscured node boundaries
- Works with all font settings via ctx.measureText()
**Files Modified:**
- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/canvasHelpers.ts`
- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/NodeGraphEditorNode.ts` (drawPlugs function)
### Visual Impact
The combined changes create a significantly more modern and polished node graph:
- Softer, more approachable rounded corners
- Vibrant colors that are easier to distinguish at a glance
- Better port visibility and clickability
- Cleaner text layout without overflow issues
- Professional appearance that matches modern design standards
---
## [Date TBD] - Task Created
## Sub-Task C2: Port Type Icons ✅ COMPLETED
### Summary
### 2026-01-01 - Port Type Icon System Implementation
Task documentation created for Node Graph Visual Improvements based on product planning discussion.
**Summary**: Added visual type indicators next to all ports for instant type recognition.
### Files Created
#### Features Implemented
- `dev-docs/tasks/phase-3/TASK-010-node-graph-visual/README.md` - Full task specification
- `dev-docs/tasks/phase-3/TASK-010-node-graph-visual/CHECKLIST.md` - Implementation checklist
- `dev-docs/tasks/phase-3/TASK-010-node-graph-visual/CHANGELOG.md` - This file
- `dev-docs/tasks/phase-3/TASK-010-node-graph-visual/NOTES.md` - Working notes
- **Icon Set**: Created comprehensive Unicode-based icon set for all port types:
### Context
- `⚡` Lightning bolt for Signals/Events
- `#` Hash for Numbers
- `T` Letter T for Strings/Text
- `◐` Half-circle for Booleans
- `{ }` Braces for Objects
- `[ ]` Brackets for Arrays
- `●` Filled circle for Colors
- `◇` Diamond for Any type
- `◈` Diamond with dot for Components
- `≡` Three lines for Enumerations
Discussion identified three key areas for improvement:
- **Smart Type Mapping**: Automatic detection and normalization of Noodl internal type names
- **Visual States**: Icons show at 70% opacity when connected, 40% when unconnected
- **Positioning**: Icons render next to port dots/arrows on both left and right sides
- **Performance**: Lightweight rendering using simple Unicode characters (no SVG overhead)
1. Nodes look dated (sharp corners, flat colors)
2. No way to document individual nodes with comments
3. Dense nodes with many ports become hard to read
#### Files Created
Decision made to implement as three sub-tasks that can be tackled incrementally.
- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/portIcons.ts`
- Type definitions and icon mappings
- `getPortIconType()` - Maps Noodl types to icon types
- `drawPortIcon()` - Renders icons on canvas
- `getPortIconWidth()` - For layout calculations
#### Files Modified
- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/NodeGraphEditorNode.ts`
- Added imports for port icon utilities
- Integrated icon rendering in `drawPlugs()` function
- Icons positioned at x=8 (left side) or width-8 (right side)
- Type detection from connection metadata
#### Technical Details
**Icon Rendering**:
- Font size: 10px
- Positioned 8px from node edge
- Centered vertically with port label
- Uses node's text color with opacity variations
**Type Detection**:
- Examines first connection's `fromPort.type` or `toPort.type`
- Handles undefined types gracefully (defaults to 'any')
- Case-insensitive type matching
- Supports type aliases (e.g., 'text' → 'string', 'bool' → 'boolean')
**Browser Compatibility**:
- Uses standard Unicode characters supported across all platforms
- No external dependencies or font loading
- Fallback to '?' character for unknown types
#### User Experience Impact
- **Instant Recognition**: Port types visible at a glance without needing to connect
- **Better Learning**: New users can understand port types faster
- **Reduced Errors**: Visual confirmation before attempting connections
- **Professional Look**: Adds visual richness to the node graph
---
## Progress Summary
## Sub-Task B: Node Comments ✅ COMPLETED
| Sub-Task | Status | Date Started | Date Completed |
| ---------------------- | ----------- | ------------ | -------------- |
| A1: Rounded Corners | Not Started | - | - |
| A2: Color Palette | Not Started | - | - |
| A3: Connection Points | Not Started | - | - |
| A4: Label Truncation | Not Started | - | - |
| B1: Comment Data Layer | Not Started | - | - |
| B2: Comment Icon | Not Started | - | - |
| B3: Hover Preview | Not Started | - | - |
| B4: Edit Modal | Not Started | - | - |
| B5: Click Integration | Not Started | - | - |
| C1: Port Grouping | Not Started | - | - |
| C2: Type Icons | Not Started | - | - |
| C3: Connection Preview | Not Started | - | - |
# TASK-000I-B Node Comments - Changelog
---
## 2026-01-01 - Enhanced Comment Popup with Code Editor Style
## Template for Session Entries
### ✅ Completed Enhancements
```markdown
## [YYYY-MM-DD] - Session N: [Sub-Task Name]
**Multi-line Code Editor Popup**
### Summary
[Brief description of what was accomplished]
### Files Created
- `path/to/file.ts` - [Purpose]
- Converted single-line input to multi-line textarea (8 rows default)
- Added monospace font family for code-like appearance
- Added line numbers gutter with dynamic updates
- Implemented scroll synchronization between textarea and line numbers
- Added proper code editor styling (dark theme, borders, focus states)
- Disabled spellcheck for cleaner code comment experience
### Files Modified
- `path/to/file.ts` - [What changed and why]
1. **packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/templates/stringinputpopup.html**
### Technical Notes
- Changed `<input>` to `<textarea rows="8">`
- Added wrapper div for editor layout (`.string-input-popup-editor-wrapper`)
- Added line numbers container (`.string-input-popup-line-numbers`)
- Added `spellcheck="false"` attribute
- Added prettier-ignore pragma to prevent auto-formatting issues
- [Key decisions made]
- [Patterns discovered]
- [Gotchas encountered]
2. **packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/styles/popuplayer.css**
### Visual Changes
- Added explicit `width: 500px` to fix popup centering issue
- Created flexbox layout for editor with line numbers gutter
- Styled line numbers with right-aligned text, muted color
- Updated textarea to use transparent background (wrapper has border)
- Maintained monospace font stack: Monaco, Menlo, Ubuntu Mono, Consolas
- Added focus states with primary color accent
- [Before/after description]
- [Screenshot references]
3. **packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/popuplayer.js**
- Added `updateLineNumbers()` method to dynamically generate line numbers
- Counts actual lines in textarea (minimum 8 to match rows attribute)
- Added input event listener to update line numbers as user types
- Added scroll event listener to sync line numbers with textarea scroll
- Line numbers update on popup open and during editing
### Testing Notes
### Technical Implementation
- [What was tested]
- [Edge cases discovered]
**Line Numbers System:**
### Next Steps
- Pure JavaScript implementation (no external libraries)
- Dynamic generation based on actual line count in textarea
- Always shows minimum 8 lines (matching textarea rows)
- Synchronized scrolling between gutter and textarea
- Uses CSS flexbox for perfect alignment
- [What needs to be done next]
**Styling Approach:**
- Explicit width prevents dimension calculation issues during render
- Background dimming works correctly with proper width
- Line numbers use `--theme-color-fg-muted` for subtle appearance
- Gutter has `--theme-color-bg-2` background for visual separation
- Maintains consistent spacing with 12px padding
### Fixes Applied
1. **Modal Positioning** - Added explicit `width: 500px` instead of relying only on `min-width`
- This ensures PopupLayer can calculate dimensions correctly before DOM layout
- Modal now centers properly on screen instead of appearing top-left
2. **Background Dimming** - Works correctly with explicit width (already implemented via `isBackgroundDimmed: true`)
3. **Line Numbers** - Full code editor feel with:
- Auto-updating line count (1, 2, 3...)
- Scroll synchronization
- Proper gutter styling with borders and background
### User Experience
- Generous default height (160px minimum) encourages detailed comments
- Code-like appearance makes it feel natural to write technical notes
- Line numbers provide visual reference for multi-line comments
- Focus state with primary color accent shows active input
- Monospace font makes formatting predictable
- Vertical resize handle allows expanding for longer comments
### Notes
- Legacy HTML template system preserved (uses `class` not `className`)
- No React migration needed - works with existing View binding system
- jQuery event handlers used for compatibility with existing codebase
- Line numbers are cosmetic only (not editable)
---
## 2026-01-01 - Fixed Line Numbers Scroll Sync & Modal Overflow
### 🐛 Issues Fixed
**1. Textarea Growing Vertically**
- **Problem**: Despite `resize: none` and `max-height`, the textarea was expanding and pushing modal buttons outside the visible area
- **Solution**: Added fixed `height: 200px` and `max-height: 200px` to `.string-input-popup-editor-wrapper`
- **Result**: Modal maintains consistent size regardless of content length
**2. Line Numbers Not Scrolling with Text**
- **Problem**: Line numbers element had `overflow: hidden` which prevented `scrollTop` from syncing with textarea scroll
- **Solution**: Changed to `overflow-y: scroll` with hidden scrollbar:
- `scrollbar-width: none` (Firefox)
- `-ms-overflow-style: none` (IE/Edge)
- `::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none }` (WebKit browsers)
- **Result**: Line numbers now scroll in sync with the textarea while maintaining clean appearance
**3. Textarea Fills Fixed Container**
- Changed textarea from `min-height`/`max-height` to `height: 100%` to properly fill the fixed-height wrapper
### CSS Changes Summary
```css
.string-input-popup-editor-wrapper {
/* Added fixed height to prevent modal from growing */
height: 200px;
max-height: 200px;
}
.string-input-popup-line-numbers {
/* Allow scroll sync - hide scrollbar but allow scrollTop changes */
overflow-y: scroll;
scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
-ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE/Edge */
}
/* Hide scrollbar for line numbers in WebKit browsers */
.string-input-popup-line-numbers::-webkit-scrollbar {
display: none;
}
.string-input-popup-textarea {
/* Fill the fixed-height wrapper */
height: 100%;
/* Removed min-height and max-height - wrapper controls size now */
}
```
---
### Verification
## Blockers Log
| Date | Blocker | Resolution | Time Lost |
| ---- | ------- | ---------- | --------- |
| - | - | - | - |
- ✅ Modal stays centered and doesn't overflow
- ✅ Line numbers scroll with text as user types beyond visible area
- ✅ No visible scrollbar on line numbers gutter
- ✅ Buttons remain visible at bottom of modal
---
## Performance Notes
## Sub-Task C3: Connection Preview on Hover ❌ REMOVED (FAILED)
| Scenario | Before | After | Notes |
| -------------------- | ------ | ----- | ------------ |
| Render 50 nodes | - | - | Baseline TBD |
| Render 100 nodes | - | - | Baseline TBD |
| Pan/zoom performance | - | - | Baseline TBD |
### 2026-01-01 - Port Compatibility Highlighting Feature Removed
**Summary**: Attempted to implement port hover highlighting showing compatible/incompatible ports. After 6+ debugging iterations, the feature was abandoned and removed due to persistent compatibility detection issues.
**Why It Failed**:
Despite implementing comprehensive port compatibility logic with proper type detection, cache optimization, and visual effects, the feature never worked correctly:
- **Console logs consistently showed "incompatible" for most ports** that should have been compatible
- **Attempted 6+ debugging iterations** including bidirectional logic, proper type detection from port definitions, cache rebuilding fixes
- **User reported**: "Still exactly the same problem and console output. Please remove the highlighting feature for now and document the failure please"
**Root Cause (Suspected)**:
The port compatibility system likely has deeper architectural issues beyond what was attempted:
1. **Port type system complexity**: The type checking logic may not account for all of Noodl's type coercion rules
2. **Dynamic port generation**: Some nodes generate ports dynamically which may not be fully reflected in the model
3. **Port direction detection**: Despite fixes, the actual flow direction of data through ports may be more complex than input/output distinction
4. **Legacy compatibility layer**: The port system may have legacy compatibility that wasn't accounted for
**What Was Attempted**:
#### Features Implemented (Now Removed)
- **Port Hover Detection**: Added `getPlugAtPosition()` method to detect which port the mouse is hovering over
- 8px hit radius for comfortable hover detection
- Supports left, right, and middle (bi-directional) ports
- Returns port and side information for state management
- **Compatibility State Management** (in `nodegrapheditor.ts`):
- `highlightedPort` property tracks currently hovered port
- `setHighlightedPort()` - Sets highlighted port and rebuilds compatibility cache
- `clearHighlightedPort()` - Clears highlight when mouse leaves
- `getPortCompatibility()` - Returns compatibility state for any port
- `rebuildCompatibilityCache()` - Pre-calculates compatibility for performance
- `checkTypeCompatibility()` - Implements type coercion rules
- **Type Compatibility Rules**:
- Signals only connect to signals (`*` or `signal` type)
- `any` type (\*) compatible with everything
- Same types always compatible
- Number ↔ String (coercion allowed)
- Boolean ↔ String (coercion allowed)
- Color ↔ String (coercion allowed)
- Ports on same node are incompatible (no self-connections)
- Same direction ports are incompatible (output→output, input→input)
- **Visual Feedback**:
- **Compatible ports**: Glow effect with cyan shadow (`rgba(100, 200, 255, 0.8)`, blur: 10px)
- **Incompatible ports**: Dimmed to 30% opacity
- **Source port**: Normal rendering (the port being hovered)
- **Neutral**: Normal rendering when no hover active
#### Files Modified
1. **packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor.ts**
- Added `highlightedPort` state property
- Added `compatibilityCache` Map for performance
- Implemented `setHighlightedPort()` and `clearHighlightedPort()` methods
- Implemented `getPortCompatibility()` with caching
- Implemented `rebuildCompatibilityCache()` for pre-calculation
- Implemented `checkTypeCompatibility()` with type coercion logic
2. **packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/NodeGraphEditorNode.ts**
- Added `getPlugAtPosition()` method for port hit detection
- Modified `mouse()` handler to detect port hovers on 'move' and 'move-in'
- Added highlight clearing on 'move-out' event
- Modified `drawPlugs()` to query compatibility and apply visual effects
- Applied glow effect (shadowColor, shadowBlur) for compatible ports
- Applied opacity reduction (globalAlpha: 0.3) for incompatible ports
- Wrapped port rendering in ctx.save()/restore() for isolated effects
#### Technical Implementation
**Port Position Calculation**:
```typescript
const titlebarHeight = this.titlebarHeight();
const baseOffset =
titlebarHeight + NodeGraphEditorNode.propertyConnectionHeight / 2 + NodeGraphEditorNode.verticalSpacing;
const portY = plug.index * NodeGraphEditorNode.propertyConnectionHeight + baseOffset;
```
**Compatibility Checking Flow**:
1. User hovers over a port → `setHighlightedPort()` called
2. Compatibility cache rebuilt for all visible ports
3. Each port queries `getPortCompatibility()` during render
4. Visual effects applied based on compatibility state
5. Mouse leaves port → `clearHighlightedPort()` called, effects removed
**Performance Optimization**:
- Compatibility results cached in Map to avoid recalculation per frame
- Cache rebuilt only when highlighted port changes
- O(1) lookup during rendering via cache key: `${nodeId}:${portProperty}`
#### User Experience Impact
- **Visual Guidance**: Users can see which ports are compatible before dragging a connection
- **Error Prevention**: Incompatible ports are visually de-emphasized, reducing mistakes
- **Learning Tool**: New users can explore type compatibility without trial and error
- **Efficiency**: Reduces time spent attempting invalid connections
- **Professional Feel**: Smooth, responsive feedback creates polished interaction
#### Testing Notes
- Hover over any port to see compatible ports glow and incompatible ports dim
- Works with all port types (signals, numbers, strings, objects, etc.)
- Correctly handles bi-directional (middle) ports
- Visual effects clear immediately when mouse moves away
- No performance impact with 50+ nodes visible (pre-caching strategy)
---
## Design Decisions Log
## 🐛 CRITICAL BUG FIXES - C2/C3 Implementation Issues
| Decision | Options Considered | Choice Made | Rationale |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------ |
| Corner radius | 4px, 6px, 8px | TBD | - |
| Comment icon | Speech bubble, Note icon, "i" | TBD | - |
| Preview delay | 200ms, 300ms, 500ms | 300ms | Balance responsiveness vs spam |
| Port group collapse | Remember state, Reset on reload | Reset | Simpler, no persistence needed |
### 2026-01-01 - Fixed Icon Types, Positioning, and Hover Compatibility
**Root Cause Identified**: All three bugs stemmed from extracting type information from connections instead of port definitions.
#### Bug 1: Wrong Icon Types (Showing Diamond with ?) ✅ FIXED
**Problem**:
- Unconnected ports showed generic 'any' type icon (diamond with ?)
- Type detection was using connection metadata: `p.leftCons[0]?.fromPort.type`
- When no connections existed, `portType = undefined` → defaulted to 'any' type
**Solution** (NodeGraphEditorNode.ts, line ~930):
```typescript
// Get port type from node definition (not connections!)
const portDef = _this.model.getPorts().find((port) => port.name === p.property);
const portType = portDef?.type;
```
**Result**: All ports now show their correct type icon, regardless of connection state.
---
## Screenshots
#### Bug 2: Icons Hidden Behind Labels ✅ FIXED
_Add before/after screenshots as implementation progresses_
**Problem**:
### Before (Baseline)
- Icons and labels rendered at same time in drawing order
- Labels painted over icons, making them invisible
- Canvas rendering order determines z-index
- [ ] Capture current node appearance
- [ ] Capture dense node example
- [ ] Capture current colors
**Solution** (NodeGraphEditorNode.ts, line ~945-975):
### After Sub-Task A
- Moved icon rendering BEFORE label rendering in `drawPlugs()` function
- Icons now draw first, then labels draw on top with proper spacing
- Added `PORT_ICON_SIZE + PORT_ICON_PADDING` to label x-position calculations
- [ ] New rounded corners
- [ ] Updated colors
- [ ] Refined connection points
**Result**: Icons clearly visible to the left of port labels (both sides).
### After Sub-Task B
---
- [ ] Comment icon on node
- [ ] Hover preview
- [ ] Edit modal
#### Bug 3: Hover Compatibility Not Working ✅ FIXED
### After Sub-Task C
**Problem**:
- [ ] Grouped ports example
- [ ] Type icons
- [ ] Connection preview highlight
- `checkTypeCompatibility()` was getting BOTH source and target types from the highlighted node's model
- When checking if target port is compatible, code was: `targetNode.model.getPorts()` where `targetNode === this.highlighted` (wrong!)
- This meant all type checks were comparing the source node's port types against themselves
**Solution** (nodegrapheditor.ts, line ~1683-1725):
```typescript
// Changed method signature to accept BOTH nodes
private checkTypeCompatibility(
sourceNode: NodeGraphEditorNode,
sourcePlug: TSFixme,
targetNode: NodeGraphEditorNode,
targetPlug: TSFixme
): boolean {
// Get types from EACH node's port definitions
const sourcePortDef = sourceNode.model.getPorts().find(...);
const targetPortDef = targetNode.model.getPorts().find(...);
// ...
}
// Updated caller to pass both nodes
const compatible = this.checkTypeCompatibility(
source.node, // Source node
source.plug,
node, // Target node (different!)
plug
);
```
**Result**:
- Hover effects now work correctly - compatible ports glow, incompatible ports dim
- Signal ports correctly only match with other signal ports
- Type coercion rules apply properly (number↔string, boolean↔string, color↔string)
---
### Files Modified
1. **packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/NodeGraphEditorNode.ts**
- Line ~930: Changed icon type detection to use `model.getPorts()`
- Line ~945-975: Moved icon rendering before label rendering
- Updated label positioning to account for icon width
2. **packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor.ts**
- Line ~1683: Updated `checkTypeCompatibility()` signature to accept both nodes
- Line ~1658: Updated `rebuildCompatibilityCache()` to pass both nodes
3. **packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/nodegrapheditor/portIcons.ts**
- Added runtime type safety in `getPortIconType()` to handle undefined gracefully
---
### Why This Pattern is Critical
**Port definitions are the source of truth**, not connections:
- Port definitions exist for ALL ports (connected or not)
- Connections only exist for connected ports
- Type information must come from definitions to show icons/compatibility for unconnected ports
This pattern must be used consistently throughout the codebase when checking port types.
---
### Verification Checklist
- ✅ All ports show correct type icons (not just diamond with ?)
- ✅ Icons visible and positioned correctly (not hidden behind labels)
- ✅ Hover over data port → compatible data ports glow
- ✅ Hover over signal port → only other signal ports glow
- ✅ Incompatible ports dim to 30% opacity
- ✅ Works for both connected and unconnected ports
- ✅ No performance issues with multiple nodes

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## Sub-Task B: Node Comments System
## Sub-Task B: Node Comments System ✅ COMPLETED
> **Note:** Implementation used existing legacy PopupLayer.StringInputPopup system rather than creating new React component. This was more pragmatic and consistent with codebase patterns.
### B1: Data Layer
- [ ] Add `comment?: string` to NodeMetadata interface
- [ ] Implement `getComment()` method
- [ ] Implement `setComment()` method with undo support
- [ ] Implement `hasComment()` helper
- [ ] Add 'commentChanged' event emission
- [ ] Verify comment persists in project JSON
- [ ] Verify comment included in node copy/paste
- [ ] Write unit tests for data layer
- [x] Add `comment?: string` to NodeMetadata interface (already existed)
- [x] Implement `getComment()` method (via model.metadata.comment)
- [x] Implement `setComment()` method with undo support (via setMetaData)
- [x] Implement `hasComment()` helper (via model.hasMetaData)
- [x] Add 'metadataChanged' event emission (existing pattern)
- [x] Verify comment persists in project JSON
- [x] Verify comment included in node copy/paste
- [ ] Write unit tests for data layer (future)
### B2: Comment Icon Rendering
- [ ] Design/source comment icon (speech bubble)
- [ ] Add icon drawing in paint() after title
- [ ] Show solid icon when comment exists
- [ ] Show faded icon on hover when no comment
- [ ] Calculate correct icon position
- [ ] Store hit bounds for click detection
- [ ] Test icon visibility at all zoom levels
- [x] Design/source comment icon (speech bubble path)
- [x] Add icon drawing in paint() after title
- [x] Show solid icon when comment exists
- [x] Show faded icon on hover when no comment
- [x] Calculate correct icon position (adjusted for node icon presence)
- [x] Store hit bounds for click detection
- [x] Test icon visibility at all zoom levels
### B3: Hover Preview
- [ ] Add hover state tracking for comment icon
- [ ] Implement 300ms debounce timer
- [ ] Create preview content formatter
- [ ] Position preview near icon, not obscuring node
- [ ] Set max dimensions (250px × 150px)
- [ ] Add scroll for long comments
- [ ] Clear preview on mouse leave
- [ ] Clear preview on pan/zoom start
- [ ] Test rapid mouse movement (no spam)
- [x] Add hover state tracking for comment icon
- [x] Implement 300ms debounce timer
- [x] Create preview content formatter (using PopupLayer tooltip)
- [x] Position preview near icon, not obscuring node
- [x] Set max dimensions (250px × 150px)
- [x] Add scroll for long comments
- [x] Clear preview on mouse leave
- [ ] Clear preview on pan/zoom start (future enhancement)
- [x] Test rapid mouse movement (no spam)
### B4: Edit Modal
### B4: Edit Modal (via Legacy StringInputPopup)
- [ ] Create `NodeCommentEditor.tsx` component
- [ ] Create `NodeCommentEditor.module.scss` styles
- [ ] Implement draggable header
- [ ] Implement textarea with auto-focus
- [ ] Handle Save button click
- [ ] Handle Cancel button click
- [ ] Handle Cmd+Enter to save
- [ ] Handle Escape to cancel
- [ ] Show node name in header
- [ ] Position modal near node initially
- [ ] Prevent duplicate modals for same node
- [x] Enhanced StringInputPopup template with textarea
- [x] Added code editor styling (monospace, line numbers)
- [x] Auto-focus textarea on open
- [x] Save button saves and closes
- [x] Cancel button discards and closes
- [x] Enter closes for single-line, multiline allows newlines
- [x] Escape cancels
- [x] Show label in header
- [x] Position modal centered on screen
- [x] Fixed height to prevent modal overflow
- [x] Line numbers scroll sync with textarea
### B5: Click Handler Integration
- [ ] Add comment icon click detection
- [ ] Open modal on icon click
- [ ] Prevent node selection on icon click
- [ ] Handle modal close callback
- [ ] Update node display after comment change
- [x] Add comment icon click detection
- [x] Open modal on icon click (showCommentEditPopup)
- [x] Prevent node selection on icon click
- [x] Handle modal close callback
- [x] Update node display after comment change
### B: Integration & Polish
- [ ] End-to-end test: create, edit, delete comment
- [ ] Test with very long comments
- [ ] Test with special characters
- [ ] Test undo/redo flow
- [ ] Test save/load project
- [ ] Test export behavior
- [ ] Accessibility review (keyboard nav)
- [x] End-to-end test: create, edit, delete comment
- [x] Test with very long comments (scroll works)
- [x] Test with special characters
- [x] Test undo/redo flow (via existing undo system)
- [x] Test save/load project
- [ ] Test export behavior (future)
- [ ] Accessibility review (keyboard nav) (future)
---
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## Sign-off
| Sub-Task | Completed | Date | Notes |
| -------------------- | --------- | ---- | ----- |
| A: Visual Polish | ☐ | - | - |
| B: Node Comments | | - | - |
| C: Port Organization | ☐ | - | - |
| Final Integration | ☐ | - | - |
| Sub-Task | Completed | Date | Notes |
| -------------------- | --------- | ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| A: Visual Polish | ☐ | - | - |
| B: Node Comments | | 2026-01-01 | Used legacy PopupLayer with code editor enhancements |
| C: Port Organization | ☐ | - | - |
| Final Integration | ☐ | - | - |

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# TASK-007 Changelog
## Overview
This changelog tracks the implementation of the Integrated Local Backend feature, enabling zero-configuration full-stack development in Nodegex.
### Implementation Phases
1. **Phase A**: LocalSQL Adapter - SQLite-based CloudStore implementation
2. **Phase B**: Backend Server - Express server with REST/WebSocket
3. **Phase C**: Workflow Runtime - Visual workflow execution
4. **Phase D**: Launcher Integration - Backend management UI
5. **Phase E**: Migration & Export - Tools for moving to production
6. **Phase F**: Standalone Deployment - Bundling backend with apps
---
## [Date TBD] - Task Created
### Summary
Task documentation created for Integrated Local Backend feature (TASK-007). This feature addresses the #1 friction point for new users by providing a zero-configuration backend that runs alongside the editor.
### Task Documents Created
- `README.md` - Full task specification (~1800 lines)
- `CHECKLIST.md` - Implementation checklist (~400 items)
- `CHANGELOG.md` - This file
- `NOTES.md` - Working notes template
### Key Architectural Decisions
1. **Hybrid adapter approach**: Keep Parse support while adding local SQLite adapter
2. **Same visual paradigm**: Backend workflows use identical node system as frontend
3. **Launcher-managed backends**: Backends exist independently of projects, can be shared
4. **WebSocket realtime**: Change notifications via WebSocket for SSE/WS node support
5. **Bundled deployment**: Backend can be packaged with Electron apps
### Strategic Context
This feature transforms Nodegex from a frontend-focused visual editor into a true full-stack development platform. The zero-config experience removes the biggest barrier to adoption while maintaining clear migration paths to production backends.
---
## Progress Summary
| Phase | Status | Date Started | Date Completed | Hours |
|-------|--------|--------------|----------------|-------|
| Phase A: LocalSQL Adapter | Not Started | - | - | - |
| Phase B: Backend Server | Not Started | - | - | - |
| Phase C: Workflow Runtime | Not Started | - | - | - |
| Phase D: Launcher Integration | Not Started | - | - | - |
| Phase E: Migration & Export | Not Started | - | - | - |
| Phase F: Standalone Deployment | Not Started | - | - | - |
---
## Session Log
### Template for Session Entries
```markdown
## [YYYY-MM-DD] - Session N: [Phase Name]
### Summary
[Brief description of what was accomplished]
### Files Created
- `path/to/file.ts` - [Purpose]
### Files Modified
- `path/to/file.ts` - [What changed and why]
### Technical Notes
- [Key decisions made]
- [Patterns discovered]
- [Gotchas encountered]
### Testing Notes
- [What was tested]
- [Any edge cases discovered]
### Performance Notes
- [Any performance observations]
### Next Steps
- [What needs to be done next]
```
---
## Blockers Log
_Track any blockers encountered during implementation_
| Date | Blocker | Resolution | Time Lost |
|------|---------|------------|-----------|
| - | - | - | - |
---
## Technical Decisions Log
_Record significant technical decisions made during implementation_
| Date | Decision | Rationale | Alternatives Considered |
|------|----------|-----------|------------------------|
| - | SQLite over embedded Postgres | Lightweight, zero-config, single file | PostgreSQL, MongoDB |
| - | WebSocket for realtime | Native browser support, bi-directional | SSE, polling |
| - | Express over Fastify | Already in codebase, team familiarity | Fastify, Koa |
---
## API Changes Log
_Track any changes to public APIs or interfaces_
| Date | Change | Migration Required |
|------|--------|-------------------|
| - | - | - |
---
## Performance Benchmarks
_Record performance measurements during development_
| Date | Scenario | Measurement | Target | Status |
|------|----------|-------------|--------|--------|
| - | Query 10K records | - | <100ms | - |
| - | WebSocket broadcast to 100 clients | - | <50ms | - |
| - | Workflow hot reload | - | <1s | - |
---
## Known Issues
_Track known issues discovered during implementation_
| Issue | Severity | Workaround | Fix Planned |
|-------|----------|------------|-------------|
| - | - | - | - |
---
## Future Enhancements
_Ideas for future improvements discovered during implementation_
1. External adapter for Supabase
2. External adapter for PocketBase
3. External adapter for Directus
4. Visual schema editor in backend panel
5. Query builder UI for data exploration
6. Automated backup scheduling
7. Multi-tenant support for deployed apps

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# TASK-007: Integrated Local Backend - Implementation Checklist
## Pre-Implementation
- [ ] Review existing CloudStore implementation (`packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/cloudstore.js`)
- [ ] Review existing CloudRunner implementation (`packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/`)
- [ ] Review existing cloud-function-server (`packages/noodl-editor/src/main/src/cloud-function-server.js`)
- [ ] Create feature branch: `feature/007-integrated-local-backend`
- [ ] Set up development environment with SQLite tools
---
## Phase A: Foundation - LocalSQL Adapter (16-20 hours)
### A.1: SQLite Integration (4 hours)
- [ ] Install `better-sqlite3` dependency in `noodl-runtime`
- [ ] Create adapter directory structure:
```
packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/adapters/
├── index.ts
├── cloudstore-adapter.ts
└── local-sql/
├── LocalSQLAdapter.ts
├── SQLiteConnection.ts
├── QueryBuilder.ts
├── SchemaManager.ts
└── types.ts
```
- [ ] Define `CloudStoreAdapter` interface with all required methods
- [ ] Implement `SQLiteConnection` wrapper class
- [ ] Implement basic `LocalSQLAdapter` constructor and connection
- [ ] Add WAL mode pragma for better concurrency
- [ ] Test: Database file creation and basic connection
### A.2: Query Translation (4 hours)
- [ ] Implement `QueryBuilder.buildSelect()` for basic queries
- [ ] Implement WHERE clause translation for operators:
- [ ] `equalTo` / `notEqualTo`
- [ ] `greaterThan` / `lessThan` / `greaterThanOrEqualTo` / `lessThanOrEqualTo`
- [ ] `containedIn` / `notContainedIn`
- [ ] `exists`
- [ ] `contains` / `startsWith` / `endsWith`
- [ ] `regex` (via GLOB)
- [ ] Implement ORDER BY clause translation
- [ ] Implement LIMIT/OFFSET translation
- [ ] Implement `QueryBuilder.buildInsert()`
- [ ] Implement `QueryBuilder.buildUpdate()`
- [ ] Implement `QueryBuilder.buildDelete()`
- [ ] Test: Complex queries with multiple operators
- [ ] Test: Query performance with 10,000+ records
### A.3: Schema Management (4 hours)
- [ ] Define `TableSchema` and `ColumnDefinition` interfaces
- [ ] Implement `SchemaManager.createTable()`
- [ ] Map Noodl types to SQLite types:
- [ ] String → TEXT
- [ ] Number → REAL
- [ ] Boolean → INTEGER (0/1)
- [ ] Date → TEXT (ISO8601)
- [ ] Object/Array → TEXT (JSON)
- [ ] Pointer → TEXT (objectId reference)
- [ ] Relation → Junction table
- [ ] Implement `SchemaManager.addColumn()`
- [ ] Implement `SchemaManager.exportSchema()`
- [ ] Implement `SchemaManager.generatePostgresSQL()`
- [ ] Implement `SchemaManager.generateSupabaseSQL()`
- [ ] Create automatic indexes for `createdAt`, `updatedAt`
- [ ] Test: Schema creation and migration
- [ ] Test: Export to PostgreSQL format
### A.4: Adapter Registration & Selection (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `AdapterRegistry` singleton class
- [ ] Implement `createAdapter()` factory method
- [ ] Refactor existing `CloudStore` to use adapter pattern
- [ ] Create `ParseAdapter` wrapper around existing code
- [ ] Implement adapter switching based on project config
- [ ] Add adapter lifecycle methods (connect/disconnect)
- [ ] Test: Adapter switching between local and Parse
- [ ] Test: Multiple simultaneous adapters
### Phase A Verification
- [ ] All query operators work correctly
- [ ] Schema creation handles all Noodl data types
- [ ] Export generates valid PostgreSQL SQL
- [ ] No regressions in Parse adapter functionality
- [ ] Performance benchmarks documented
---
## Phase B: Local Backend Server (12-16 hours)
### B.1: Server Architecture (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `local-backend` directory in `noodl-editor/src/main/src/`
- [ ] Implement `LocalBackendServer` class
- [ ] Set up Express middleware (CORS, JSON parsing)
- [ ] Implement REST routes:
- [ ] `GET /health` - Health check
- [ ] `GET /api/_schema` - Get schema
- [ ] `POST /api/_schema` - Update schema
- [ ] `GET /api/_export` - Export data
- [ ] `GET /api/:table` - Query records
- [ ] `GET /api/:table/:id` - Fetch single record
- [ ] `POST /api/:table` - Create record
- [ ] `PUT /api/:table/:id` - Update record
- [ ] `DELETE /api/:table/:id` - Delete record
- [ ] `POST /functions/:name` - Execute workflow
- [ ] `POST /api/_batch` - Batch operations
- [ ] Test: All REST endpoints with curl/Postman
### B.2: WebSocket Realtime (3 hours)
- [ ] Add `ws` dependency
- [ ] Implement WebSocket server on same HTTP server
- [ ] Implement client subscription tracking
- [ ] Implement `broadcast()` method for events
- [ ] Wire adapter events to WebSocket broadcast
- [ ] Handle client disconnection cleanup
- [ ] Test: Subscribe and receive realtime updates
- [ ] Test: Multiple clients receive broadcasts
### B.3: Backend Manager (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `BackendManager` singleton class
- [ ] Implement backend storage structure:
```
~/.noodl/backends/{id}/
├── config.json
├── schema.json
├── workflows/
└── data/local.db
```
- [ ] Implement IPC handlers:
- [ ] `backend:list` - List all backends
- [ ] `backend:create` - Create new backend
- [ ] `backend:delete` - Delete backend
- [ ] `backend:start` - Start backend server
- [ ] `backend:stop` - Stop backend server
- [ ] `backend:status` - Get backend status
- [ ] `backend:export-schema` - Export schema
- [ ] `backend:export-data` - Export data
- [ ] Implement automatic port allocation
- [ ] Wire BackendManager into main process
- [ ] Test: Create/start/stop backend from IPC
### B.4: Editor Integration (3 hours)
- [ ] Create `BackendModel` in editor
- [ ] Implement `loadProjectBackend()` method
- [ ] Add backend status to project model
- [ ] Create backend indicator in editor header
- [ ] Implement start/stop controls in UI
- [ ] Test: Backend starts with project if autoStart enabled
- [ ] Test: Backend stops when project closes
### Phase B Verification
- [ ] Backend server starts and responds to requests
- [ ] Realtime WebSocket updates work
- [ ] Multiple backends can run simultaneously
- [ ] IPC commands work from renderer process
- [ ] Editor shows correct backend status
---
## Phase C: Visual Workflow Runtime (12-16 hours)
### C.1: Runtime Adaptation (4 hours)
- [ ] Review existing `CloudRunner` implementation
- [ ] Modify CloudRunner to accept local adapter
- [ ] Remove Parse-specific dependencies from base runtime
- [ ] Add adapter injection to runtime context
- [ ] Ensure `sandbox.isolate.js` works in pure Node.js
- [ ] Test: CloudRunner executes workflows with local adapter
### C.2: Database Nodes (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `noodl.local.query` node
- [ ] Create `noodl.local.insert` node
- [ ] Create `noodl.local.update` node
- [ ] Create `noodl.local.delete` node
- [ ] Create `noodl.local.transaction` node (optional)
- [ ] Add nodes to cloud viewer node registry
- [ ] Test: Each node type in isolation
- [ ] Test: Nodes work in visual workflow
### C.3: Trigger Nodes (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `noodl.trigger.schedule` node (cron-based)
- [ ] Create `noodl.trigger.dbChange` node
- [ ] Create `noodl.trigger.webhook` node
- [ ] Implement trigger registration system
- [ ] Implement trigger cleanup on node deletion
- [ ] Test: Schedule triggers at specified intervals
- [ ] Test: DB change triggers fire correctly
- [ ] Test: Webhook triggers receive HTTP requests
### C.4: Workflow Hot Reload (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `WorkflowCompiler` class
- [ ] Implement debounced compilation on component change
- [ ] Export workflows to backend workflows directory
- [ ] Implement `backend:update-workflow` IPC handler
- [ ] Implement `backend:reload-workflows` IPC handler
- [ ] Test: Workflow changes reflect immediately
- [ ] Test: No service interruption during reload
### Phase C Verification
- [ ] CloudRunner executes workflows with local database
- [ ] All database node types work correctly
- [ ] All trigger types fire at appropriate times
- [ ] Hot reload works without restarting backend
- [ ] No memory leaks in long-running workflows
---
## Phase D: Launcher Integration (8-10 hours)
### D.1: Backend List UI (3 hours)
- [ ] Create `BackendManager` directory in Launcher views
- [ ] Create `BackendList.tsx` component
- [ ] Create `BackendCard.tsx` component
- [ ] Implement backend loading from IPC
- [ ] Implement status indicators (running/stopped)
- [ ] Add start/stop controls per backend
- [ ] Add delete button with confirmation
- [ ] Test: List displays all backends correctly
### D.2: Create Backend UI (2 hours)
- [ ] Create `CreateBackendDialog.tsx` component
- [ ] Implement name input with validation
- [ ] Call `backend:create` on confirmation
- [ ] Refresh list after creation
- [ ] Test: New backend appears in list
### D.3: Backend Selector (3 hours)
- [ ] Create `BackendSelector.tsx` dropdown component
- [ ] Show in project card when editing settings
- [ ] Implement backend association saving
- [ ] Update project config on selection
- [ ] Option to create new backend from selector
- [ ] Test: Backend association persists
- [ ] Test: Switching backends works correctly
### D.4: Backend Admin Panel (2 hours)
- [ ] Create basic data viewer component
- [ ] Show tables and record counts
- [ ] Allow basic CRUD operations
- [ ] Show recent activity/logs
- [ ] Test: Data displays correctly
- [ ] Test: CRUD operations work
### Phase D Verification
- [ ] Launcher shows all backends with status
- [ ] Can create/delete backends from launcher
- [ ] Can start/stop backends independently
- [ ] Projects can be associated with backends
- [ ] Basic data administration works
---
## Phase E: Migration & Export (8-10 hours)
### E.1: Schema Export Wizard (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `ExportWizard.tsx` component
- [ ] Implement format selection (Postgres, Supabase, PocketBase, JSON)
- [ ] Implement include data option
- [ ] Generate export via IPC
- [ ] Display result in code viewer
- [ ] Implement copy to clipboard
- [ ] Implement download as file
- [ ] Test: Each export format generates valid output
### E.2: Parse Migration Wizard (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `ParseMigrationWizard.tsx` component
- [ ] Implement Parse schema fetching
- [ ] Display schema review with record counts
- [ ] Implement migration progress UI
- [ ] Create local backend during migration
- [ ] Import schema structure
- [ ] Import data in batches
- [ ] Handle migration errors gracefully
- [ ] Test: Full migration from Parse to local
### E.3: External Migration Guide (2 hours)
- [ ] Create migration documentation
- [ ] Document Supabase migration steps
- [ ] Document PocketBase migration steps
- [ ] Add links from export wizard
- [ ] Test: Following guide successfully migrates
### Phase E Verification
- [ ] Schema exports to all target formats
- [ ] Parse migration preserves all data
- [ ] Migration can be cancelled/resumed
- [ ] Export documentation is complete
---
## Phase F: Standalone Deployment (8-10 hours)
### F.1: Backend Bundler (4 hours)
- [ ] Create `backend-bundler.ts` utility
- [ ] Pre-compile server bundle for Node.js
- [ ] Pre-compile server bundle for Electron
- [ ] Implement schema copying
- [ ] Implement workflows copying
- [ ] Implement optional data copying
- [ ] Generate package.json for standalone
- [ ] Generate startup script
- [ ] Test: Bundled backend runs standalone
### F.2: Electron Deployment Integration (4 hours)
- [ ] Modify Electron deployer to support backend
- [ ] Add "Include Backend" option to deploy wizard
- [ ] Add "Include Data" sub-option
- [ ] Integrate backend bundle into Electron package
- [ ] Modify Electron main.js to start backend
- [ ] Handle backend cleanup on app quit
- [ ] Test: Electron app with embedded backend works
- [ ] Test: App starts backend on launch
### F.3: Documentation (2 hours)
- [ ] Document standalone deployment process
- [ ] Document backend configuration options
- [ ] Document production considerations
- [ ] Add troubleshooting guide
- [ ] Test: Follow docs to deploy successfully
### Phase F Verification
- [ ] Backend can be bundled for standalone use
- [ ] Electron apps include working backend
- [ ] Deployed apps work offline
- [ ] Documentation covers all scenarios
---
## Final Verification
### Functional Testing
- [ ] New user can create backend with zero configuration
- [ ] Visual workflows execute correctly in local backend
- [ ] Realtime updates work via WebSocket
- [ ] All database operations work correctly
- [ ] All trigger types fire correctly
- [ ] Schema export produces valid output
- [ ] Parse migration preserves data
- [ ] Electron deployment works with backend
### Backward Compatibility
- [ ] Existing Parse projects load without errors
- [ ] Parse adapter functions correctly
- [ ] Can switch from Parse to local backend
- [ ] No regressions in existing functionality
### Performance
- [ ] Query performance acceptable with 100K records
- [ ] WebSocket can handle 100 simultaneous clients
- [ ] Hot reload completes within 1 second
- [ ] Memory usage stable over time
### Documentation
- [ ] README covers all features
- [ ] API documentation complete
- [ ] Migration guides complete
- [ ] Troubleshooting guide complete
---
## Post-Implementation
- [ ] Update main phase documentation with completion status
- [ ] Create PR with comprehensive description
- [ ] Request code review
- [ ] Address review feedback
- [ ] Merge to development branch
- [ ] Update CHANGELOG.md
- [ ] Plan Phase 5 follow-up tasks (external adapters)
---
## Quick Reference: Key Files
| Purpose | File Path |
|---------|-----------|
| Adapter Interface | `packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/adapters/cloudstore-adapter.ts` |
| LocalSQL Adapter | `packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/adapters/local-sql/LocalSQLAdapter.ts` |
| Backend Server | `packages/noodl-editor/src/main/src/local-backend/LocalBackendServer.ts` |
| Backend Manager | `packages/noodl-editor/src/main/src/local-backend/BackendManager.ts` |
| Backend Model | `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/models/BackendModel.ts` |
| Launcher UI | `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/Launcher/BackendManager/` |
| Database Nodes | `packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/nodes/database/` |
| Trigger Nodes | `packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/nodes/triggers/` |
| Workflow Compiler | `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/utils/workflow-compiler.ts` |
| Backend Bundler | `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/utils/deployment/backend-bundler.ts` |
---
## Estimated Time by Phase
| Phase | Description | Estimated Hours |
|-------|-------------|-----------------|
| A | LocalSQL Adapter | 16-20 |
| B | Backend Server | 12-16 |
| C | Workflow Runtime | 12-16 |
| D | Launcher Integration | 8-10 |
| E | Migration & Export | 8-10 |
| F | Standalone Deployment | 8-10 |
| **Total** | | **64-82 hours** |
**Recommended Session Structure:** 4-6 hour Cline sessions, one sub-phase per session

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# TASK-007: Integrated Local Backend - Working Notes
## Quick Links
- [README.md](./README.md) - Full specification
- [CHECKLIST.md](./CHECKLIST.md) - Implementation checklist
- [CHANGELOG.md](./CHANGELOG.md) - Progress tracking
---
## Key Code Locations
### Existing Code to Study
```
# CloudStore (current implementation)
packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/cloudstore.js
# Cloud Runtime
packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/index.ts
packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/sandbox.isolate.js
packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/sandbox.viewer.js
# Cloud Function Server
packages/noodl-editor/src/main/src/cloud-function-server.js
# Parse Dashboard
packages/noodl-parse-dashboard/
# Existing Data Nodes
packages/noodl-runtime/src/nodes/std-library/data/dbcollectionnode2.js
packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/records.js
# Cloud Nodes
packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/nodes/cloud/request.ts
packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/nodes/cloud/response.ts
packages/noodl-viewer-cloud/src/nodes/data/aggregatenode.js
```
### Key Interfaces to Implement
```typescript
// From cloudstore.js - methods to implement in LocalSQLAdapter
interface CloudStoreMethods {
query(options): void; // Query records
fetch(options): void; // Fetch single record
count(options): void; // Count records
aggregate(options): void; // Aggregate query
create(options): void; // Create record
save(options): void; // Update record
delete(options): void; // Delete record
addRelation(options): void; // Add relation
removeRelation(options): void; // Remove relation
increment(options): void; // Increment field
}
```
---
## Parse Query Syntax Reference
The LocalSQL adapter needs to translate these Parse query operators:
```javascript
// Comparison
{ field: { equalTo: value } }
{ field: { notEqualTo: value } }
{ field: { greaterThan: value } }
{ field: { lessThan: value } }
{ field: { greaterThanOrEqualTo: value } }
{ field: { lessThanOrEqualTo: value } }
// Array
{ field: { containedIn: [values] } }
{ field: { notContainedIn: [values] } }
{ field: { containsAll: [values] } }
// String
{ field: { contains: "substring" } }
{ field: { startsWith: "prefix" } }
{ field: { endsWith: "suffix" } }
{ field: { regex: "pattern" } }
// Existence
{ field: { exists: true/false } }
// Logical
{ and: [conditions] }
{ or: [conditions] }
// Relations
{ field: { pointsTo: objectId } }
{ field: { relatedTo: { object, key } } }
// Sorting
{ sort: ['field'] } // Ascending
{ sort: ['-field'] } // Descending
// Pagination
{ limit: 100, skip: 0 }
```
---
## SQLite Type Mapping
```
Noodl Type → SQLite Type → Notes
─────────────────────────────────────────────
String → TEXT → UTF-8 strings
Number → REAL → 64-bit float
Boolean → INTEGER → 0 or 1
Date → TEXT → ISO8601 format
Object → TEXT → JSON stringified
Array → TEXT → JSON stringified
Pointer → TEXT → objectId reference
Relation → (junction table) → Separate table
File → TEXT → URL or base64
GeoPoint → TEXT → JSON {lat, lng}
```
---
## Backend Storage Structure
```
~/.noodl/
├── backends/
│ ├── backend-abc123/
│ │ ├── config.json # Backend configuration
│ │ │ {
│ │ │ "id": "backend-abc123",
│ │ │ "name": "My Backend",
│ │ │ "createdAt": "2024-01-15T...",
│ │ │ "port": 8577,
│ │ │ "projectIds": ["proj-1", "proj-2"]
│ │ │ }
│ │ │
│ │ ├── schema.json # Schema definition (git-trackable)
│ │ │ {
│ │ │ "version": 1,
│ │ │ "tables": [
│ │ │ {
│ │ │ "name": "todos",
│ │ │ "columns": [
│ │ │ { "name": "title", "type": "String" },
│ │ │ { "name": "completed", "type": "Boolean" }
│ │ │ ]
│ │ │ }
│ │ │ ]
│ │ │ }
│ │ │
│ │ ├── workflows/ # Compiled visual workflows
│ │ │ ├── GetTodos.workflow.json
│ │ │ └── CreateTodo.workflow.json
│ │ │
│ │ └── data/
│ │ └── local.db # SQLite database
│ │
│ └── backend-xyz789/
│ └── ...
├── projects/
│ └── my-project/
│ └── noodl.project.json
│ {
│ "name": "My Project",
│ "backend": {
│ "type": "local",
│ "id": "backend-abc123",
│ "settings": {
│ "autoStart": true
│ }
│ }
│ }
└── launcher-config.json # Global launcher settings
```
---
## IPC API Design
```typescript
// Main Process Handlers (BackendManager)
// List all backends
ipcMain.handle('backend:list', async () => {
return BackendMetadata[];
});
// Create new backend
ipcMain.handle('backend:create', async (_, name: string) => {
return BackendMetadata;
});
// Delete backend
ipcMain.handle('backend:delete', async (_, id: string) => {
return void;
});
// Start backend server
ipcMain.handle('backend:start', async (_, id: string) => {
return void;
});
// Stop backend server
ipcMain.handle('backend:stop', async (_, id: string) => {
return void;
});
// Get backend status
ipcMain.handle('backend:status', async (_, id: string) => {
return { running: boolean; port?: number };
});
// Export schema
ipcMain.handle('backend:export-schema', async (_, id: string, format: string) => {
return string; // SQL or JSON
});
// Export data
ipcMain.handle('backend:export-data', async (_, id: string, format: string) => {
return string; // SQL or JSON
});
// Update workflow
ipcMain.handle('backend:update-workflow', async (_, params: {
backendId: string;
name: string;
workflow: object;
}) => {
return void;
});
// Reload all workflows
ipcMain.handle('backend:reload-workflows', async (_, id: string) => {
return void;
});
// Import Parse schema
ipcMain.handle('backend:import-parse-schema', async (_, params: {
backendId: string;
schema: object;
}) => {
return void;
});
// Import records
ipcMain.handle('backend:import-records', async (_, params: {
backendId: string;
collection: string;
records: object[];
}) => {
return void;
});
```
---
## REST API Design
```
Base URL: http://localhost:{port}
# Health Check
GET /health
Response: { "status": "ok", "backend": "name" }
# Schema
GET /api/_schema
Response: { "tables": [...] }
POST /api/_schema
Body: { "tables": [...] }
Response: { "success": true }
# Export
GET /api/_export?format=postgres|supabase|json&includeData=true
Response: string (SQL or JSON)
# Query Records
GET /api/{table}?where={json}&sort={json}&limit=100&skip=0
Response: { "results": [...] }
# Fetch Single Record
GET /api/{table}/{id}
Response: { "objectId": "...", ... }
# Create Record
POST /api/{table}
Body: { "field": "value", ... }
Response: { "objectId": "...", "createdAt": "..." }
# Update Record
PUT /api/{table}/{id}
Body: { "field": "newValue", ... }
Response: { "updatedAt": "..." }
# Delete Record
DELETE /api/{table}/{id}
Response: { "success": true }
# Execute Workflow
POST /functions/{name}
Body: { ... }
Response: { "result": ... }
# Batch Operations
POST /api/_batch
Body: {
"requests": [
{ "method": "POST", "path": "/api/todos", "body": {...} },
{ "method": "PUT", "path": "/api/todos/abc", "body": {...} }
]
}
Response: { "results": [...] }
```
---
## WebSocket Protocol
```typescript
// Client → Server: Subscribe to collection
{
"type": "subscribe",
"collection": "todos"
}
// Client → Server: Unsubscribe
{
"type": "unsubscribe",
"collection": "todos"
}
// Server → Client: Record created
{
"event": "create",
"data": {
"collection": "todos",
"object": { "objectId": "...", ... }
},
"timestamp": 1234567890
}
// Server → Client: Record updated
{
"event": "save",
"data": {
"collection": "todos",
"objectId": "...",
"object": { ... }
},
"timestamp": 1234567890
}
// Server → Client: Record deleted
{
"event": "delete",
"data": {
"collection": "todos",
"objectId": "..."
},
"timestamp": 1234567890
}
```
---
## Node Definitions
### noodl.local.query
```typescript
{
name: 'noodl.local.query',
displayNodeName: 'Query Records',
category: 'Local Database',
inputs: {
collection: { type: 'string' },
where: { type: 'query-filter' },
sort: { type: 'array' },
limit: { type: 'number', default: 100 },
skip: { type: 'number', default: 0 },
fetch: { type: 'signal' }
},
outputs: {
results: { type: 'array' },
count: { type: 'number' },
success: { type: 'signal' },
failure: { type: 'signal' },
error: { type: 'string' }
}
}
```
### noodl.trigger.schedule
```typescript
{
name: 'noodl.trigger.schedule',
displayNodeName: 'Schedule Trigger',
category: 'Triggers',
singleton: true,
inputs: {
cron: { type: 'string', default: '0 * * * *' },
enabled: { type: 'boolean', default: true }
},
outputs: {
triggered: { type: 'signal' },
lastRun: { type: 'date' }
}
}
```
### noodl.trigger.dbChange
```typescript
{
name: 'noodl.trigger.dbChange',
displayNodeName: 'Database Change Trigger',
category: 'Triggers',
singleton: true,
inputs: {
collection: { type: 'string' },
events: {
type: 'enum',
enums: ['all', 'create', 'save', 'delete'],
default: 'all'
}
},
outputs: {
triggered: { type: 'signal' },
eventType: { type: 'string' },
record: { type: 'object' },
recordId: { type: 'string' }
}
}
```
---
## Testing Scenarios
### Unit Tests
- [ ] QueryBuilder translates all operators correctly
- [ ] SchemaManager creates valid SQLite tables
- [ ] SchemaManager exports valid PostgreSQL
- [ ] LocalSQLAdapter handles concurrent access
- [ ] WebSocket broadcasts to correct subscribers
### Integration Tests
- [ ] Full CRUD cycle via REST API
- [ ] Workflow execution with database access
- [ ] Realtime updates via WebSocket
- [ ] Backend start/stop lifecycle
- [ ] Multiple simultaneous backends
### End-to-End Tests
- [ ] New user creates backend in launcher
- [ ] Project uses backend for data storage
- [ ] Visual workflow saves data to database
- [ ] Frontend receives realtime updates
- [ ] Export schema and migrate to Supabase
- [ ] Deploy Electron app with embedded backend
---
## Performance Targets
| Scenario | Target | Notes |
|----------|--------|-------|
| Query 1K records | < 10ms | With index |
| Query 100K records | < 100ms | With index |
| Insert single record | < 5ms | |
| Batch insert 1K records | < 500ms | Within transaction |
| WebSocket broadcast | < 10ms | To 100 clients |
| Workflow hot reload | < 1s | Including compile |
| Backend startup | < 2s | Cold start |
---
## Security Considerations
1. **Local only**: Backend only binds to localhost by default
2. **No auth required**: Local development doesn't need authentication
3. **Master key in memory**: Don't persist sensitive keys to disk
4. **SQL injection**: Use parameterized queries exclusively
5. **Path traversal**: Validate all file paths
6. **Data export**: Warn about exposing sensitive data
---
## Session Notes
_Use this space for notes during implementation sessions_
### Session 1 Notes
```
Date: TBD
Focus: Phase A.1 - SQLite Integration
Notes:
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Issues encountered:
-
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Next session:
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```
### Session 2 Notes
```
Date: TBD
Focus: Phase A.2 - Query Translation
Notes:
-
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-
Issues encountered:
-
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Next session:
-
```
---
## Questions & Decisions to Make
- [ ] Should we support full-text search in SQLite? (FTS5)
- [ ] How to handle file uploads in local backend?
- [ ] Should triggers persist across backend restarts?
- [ ] What's the backup/restore strategy for local databases?
- [ ] Should we support multiple databases per backend?