corrad-bp/docs/vue-flow-migration-completed.md
Md Afiq Iskandar b8431c1a65 Refactor Process Flow Nodes to File-Based Components and Update Styles
- Migrated custom node definitions from inline to individual `.vue` files for improved maintainability and production compatibility.
- Updated `ProcessFlowCanvas.vue` to import new file-based node components and created a `customNodeTypes` object to manage node types.
- Removed the deprecated `composables/processFlowNodes.js` and extracted shared styles into `composables/nodeStyles.js`.
- Enhanced user experience by ensuring proper rendering and functionality of all node types in the process flow interface.
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# Vue Flow Custom Nodes Migration - COMPLETED
## 🎯 Migration Summary
The Vue Flow custom nodes have been successfully migrated from inline definitions to production-safe file-based components as outlined in the migration guide.
## ✅ Completed Tasks
### 1. Directory Structure ✅
Created: `components/process-flow/custom/`
### 2. Core Process Node Components ✅
- `StartNode.vue` - Process start point with output handles
- `EndNode.vue` - Process end point with input handles
- `FormNode.vue` - Form task with full configuration display
- `ApiNode.vue` - API call with method/URL display
- `GatewayNode.vue` - Decision point with diamond shape and condition display
- `ScriptNode.vue` - Script execution with language display
- `BusinessRuleNode.vue` - Business logic with condition/action summary
- `NotificationNode.vue` - Notification with type and recipient display
- `HtmlNode.vue` - Custom HTML content display
- `SubprocessNode.vue` - Sub-process execution display
### 3. Shape Components ✅
- `HexagonShape.vue` - Hexagon design element with CSS clip-path
- `TrapezoidShape.vue` - Trapezoid design element with CSS clip-path
- `RectangleShape.vue` - Rectangle design element
- `SwimlaneHorizontal.vue` - Horizontal swimlane for process grouping
- `SwimlaneVertical.vue` - Vertical swimlane for process grouping
### 4. Vue Flow Integration ✅
- Updated `ProcessFlowCanvas.vue` to import all file-based components
- Created `customNodeTypes` object with `markRaw()` wrappers
- Removed dependency on old `composables/processFlowNodes.js`
## 🔧 Key Migration Benefits
1. **Production Compatibility** - File-based components work reliably in production builds
2. **Better Performance** - Proper component compilation and tree-shaking
3. **Developer Experience** - Full IDE support, syntax highlighting, and linting
4. **Maintainability** - Separate files are easier to manage and debug
5. **Reusability** - Components can be imported and used elsewhere
6. **Scoped Styles** - No CSS conflicts between node types
## 📁 Final File Structure
```
components/process-flow/custom/
├── StartNode.vue
├── EndNode.vue
├── FormNode.vue
├── ApiNode.vue
├── GatewayNode.vue
├── ScriptNode.vue
├── BusinessRuleNode.vue
├── NotificationNode.vue
├── HtmlNode.vue
├── SubprocessNode.vue
├── HexagonShape.vue
├── TrapezoidShape.vue
├── RectangleShape.vue
├── SwimlaneHorizontal.vue
└── SwimlaneVertical.vue
```
## 🧪 Testing Requirements
The following should be tested to verify the migration:
### Node Rendering Tests
- [ ] All node types render correctly in the process builder
- [ ] Node colors and styling work as expected
- [ ] Node labels and descriptions display properly
- [ ] Handle positioning and connections work correctly
### Functionality Tests
- [ ] Node selection works
- [ ] Node dragging works
- [ ] Node configuration modals open correctly
- [ ] Node deletion works
- [ ] Edge connections between nodes work
- [ ] Save/load process functionality works
### Shape Tests
- [ ] Shape nodes render without connection handles
- [ ] Shape layering (z-index) works correctly
- [ ] Shape resizing works
- [ ] Shape selection and styling works
### Production Build Test
- [ ] `npm run build` completes successfully
- [ ] Production build loads and works correctly
- [ ] All node types work in production environment
## 🗑️ Cleanup Tasks
After successful testing:
- [ ] Remove `composables/processFlowNodes.js`
- [ ] Remove any remaining references to the old composable
- [ ] Update any documentation that references the old approach
## 🚨 Rollback Plan
If issues are discovered, the rollback process is:
1. Restore `composables/processFlowNodes.js` from git history
2. Revert changes to `ProcessFlowCanvas.vue`
3. Remove the `components/process-flow/custom/` directory
4. Restart development server
## 📋 Node Type Mapping
| Node Type | File Component | Status |
|-----------|---------------|--------|
| `start` | `StartNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `end` | `EndNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `form` | `FormNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `api` | `ApiNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `gateway` | `GatewayNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `script` | `ScriptNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `business-rule` | `BusinessRuleNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `notification` | `NotificationNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `html` | `HtmlNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `subprocess` | `SubprocessNode.vue` | ✅ |
| `hexagon-shape` | `HexagonShape.vue` | ✅ |
| `trapezoid-shape` | `TrapezoidShape.vue` | ✅ |
| `rectangle-shape` | `RectangleShape.vue` | ✅ |
| `swimlane-horizontal` | `SwimlaneHorizontal.vue` | ✅ |
| `swimlane-vertical` | `SwimlaneVertical.vue` | ✅ |
---
**Migration completed successfully!** 🚀
The Vue Flow custom nodes are now using the production-safe file-based approach and ready for testing.