Implementation: How to implement visual port system for Universe Architect n...

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📋 Decision Context

Question:

How to implement visual port system for Universe Architect nodes?

Task: Session 29.1: Visual Port System & Connection Drawing

🎯 Decision Made

Chosen:

Inline ports in node template with CSS styling

Options Considered:

Inline ports in node template
Separate NodePortComponent
SVG-only ports
CSS pseudo-elements

💭 Reasoning

Inline ports in the architect-canvas template provide the best performance and simplest integration. Each node renders its own input/output ports with CSS styling for hover effects, validation states, and color-coding by data type. This avoids component overhead while maintaining full control over port positioning and interaction.

📁 Files Involved

libs/libs-space/universe-architect/src/lib/components/architect-canvas/architect-canvas.component.html
libs/libs-space/universe-architect/src/lib/components/architect-canvas/architect-canvas.component.scss
libs/libs-space/universe-architect/src/lib/types/cosmic-node.types.ts

🔗 Related

Decision ID: dev_1767845469333_lmtek58
Session: 29
Workspace: editor2

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