DataViz2-PMCodex Timing Coordination Fix

Executive Summary

Date: September 24, 2024 Issue: Execute buttons not appearing consistently on page load Root Cause: Race condition between DataViz2 and PMCodex component initialization Solution: Implemented event-based coordination system with fallback mechanism Files Modified: - src/static/js/pm/components/pm-codex.js - src/static/js/products/dataviz2/main.js

Problem Analysis

Symptoms

  • Execute buttons for Python code execution were inconsistently appearing
  • Some pages would load without execution UI despite having executable codex elements
  • Issue appeared to be timing-related but inconsistent across page loads

Root Cause Identification

The problem was a race condition between two JavaScript components:

  1. PMCodex Component (pm-codex.js):
  2. Web component that creates CodeMirror editors
  3. Uses IntersectionObserver for performance (lazy initialization)
  4. Adds execution UI for executable elements
  5. No coordination with external scripts

  6. DataViz2 Product Script (main.js):

  7. Processes pm-codex elements to add Python execution capabilities
  8. Polls for CodeMirror instances with setInterval
  9. Runs immediately when script loads
  10. No awareness of PMCodex initialization state

Timing Conflict

javascript
// DataViz2 runs immediately
initialize() {
    setTimeout(processAllCodexElements, 1000); // After 1 second
}

// PMCodex waits for visibility
firstUpdated() {
    if (IntersectionObserver) {
        // Waits for element to be visible
        io.observe(this);
    } else {
        // Immediate initialization (older browsers)
        initEditor();
    }
}

Race Condition: DataViz2 might process elements before PMCodex has finished setting up CodeMirror and execution UI.

Solution Architecture

1. Event-Based Coordination (Primary)

PMCodex Component now dispatches a pm-codex-ready event:

javascript
// In pm-codex.js
const readyEvent = new CustomEvent('pm-codex-ready', {
    detail: {
        codexElement: this,
        codeMirror: cm,
        container: container,
        isExecutable: isExecutable
    },
    bubbles: true
});
this.dispatchEvent(readyEvent);

DataViz2 listens for this event:

javascript
// In main.js
const handleCodexReady = (event) => {
    if (event.target === element) {
        element.removeEventListener('pm-codex-ready', handleCodexReady);
        addExecutionUI(element, event.detail);
    }
};
element.addEventListener('pm-codex-ready', handleCodexReady);

2. Fallback Mechanism (Secondary)

Maintains backward compatibility and handles edge cases:

javascript
// Fallback: Wait for CodeMirror to appear
const waitForCM = setInterval(() => {
    const cmElement = element.querySelector('.CodeMirror');
    if (!cmElement) return;

    // Check if already processed via event
    if (element.hasAttribute('data-dataviz2-ui-added')) {
        return;
    }

    addExecutionUI(element, { codeMirror: cm, isExecutable: true });
}, 100);

3. Duplicate Prevention

Added coordination attributes to prevent double-processing:

javascript
// PMCodex marks elements as processed
element.setAttribute('data-dataviz2-processed', 'true');

// DataViz2 marks UI as added
element.setAttribute('data-dataviz2-ui-added', 'true');

Technical Implementation Details

Modified Files

src/static/js/pm/components/pm-codex.js

Changes Made: - Added pm-codex-ready event dispatch in firstUpdated() method - Event fired after CodeMirror creation and execution UI setup - Event includes comprehensive context about the codex state

Key Code:

javascript
// STEP 6.1: ALWAYS NOTIFY EXTERNAL SCRIPTS
const readyEvent = new CustomEvent('pm-codex-ready', {
    detail: {
        codexElement: this,
        codeMirror: cm,
        container: container,
        isExecutable: isExecutable
    },
    bubbles: true
});
this.dispatchEvent(readyEvent);

src/static/js/products/dataviz2/main.js

Changes Made: - Extracted execution UI creation into addExecutionUI() function - Added event listener for pm-codex-ready events - Refactored processCodexElement() to use event-based coordination - Maintained fallback mechanism for reliability

Key Code:

javascript
function addExecutionUI(element, codexDetail) {
    // Skip if already processed
    if (element.hasAttribute('data-dataviz2-ui-added')) {
        return;
    }
    element.setAttribute('data-dataviz2-ui-added', 'true');

    const cm = codexDetail.codeMirror;
    // ... rest of UI creation logic
}

function processCodexElement(element) {
    // Event-based coordination (primary)
    const handleCodexReady = (event) => {
        if (event.target === element) {
            element.removeEventListener('pm-codex-ready', handleCodexReady);
            addExecutionUI(element, event.detail);
        }
    };
    element.addEventListener('pm-codex-ready', handleCodexReady);

    // Fallback mechanism (secondary)
    const waitForCM = setInterval(() => {
        // ... fallback logic
        addExecutionUI(element, { codeMirror: cm, isExecutable: true });
    }, 100);
}

Benefits and Impact

1. Reliability Improvements

  • Consistent Execution UI: Buttons now appear reliably on page load
  • No Race Conditions: Eliminated timing dependencies between components
  • Fallback Safety: System works even if events are missed
  • Backward Compatibility: Existing functionality preserved

2. Performance Improvements

  • Event-Driven: No unnecessary polling when events work
  • Early Termination: Event listeners removed after processing
  • Duplicate Prevention: No double-processing of elements

3. Maintainability Improvements

  • Clean Separation: UI creation logic centralized in one function
  • Clear Communication: Events make component interactions explicit
  • Debugging Support: Console logging for troubleshooting
  • Extensible Design: Easy to add more product-specific handlers

Testing and Validation

Test Scenarios

  1. Normal Load: Page loads with visible codex elements
  2. Lazy Load: Elements become visible after page load
  3. Slow Network: CodeMirror loads slowly
  4. JS Disabled: Event system fails, fallback should work
  5. Multiple Codex: Multiple executable elements on same page

Expected Behavior

  • Event Path: PMCodex → pm-codex-ready event → DataViz2 processes immediately
  • Fallback Path: DataViz2 waits for CodeMirror → processes when available
  • No Duplicates: Each element processed exactly once
  • Fast Response: Event-based path is nearly instantaneous

Future Considerations

Potential Enhancements

  1. Additional Events: Could add events for other lifecycle stages
  2. Configuration Options: Allow products to customize behavior
  3. Error Handling: Add error events for failed initializations
  4. Metrics: Track which coordination path is used

This fix provides a pattern for coordinating between: - PMCodex and other product scripts - Any lazy-initialized components - Components requiring external enhancements

Conclusion

This fix resolves the execute button visibility issue by implementing a robust coordination system between PMCodex and DataViz2 components. The event-based approach with fallback ensures reliability while maintaining performance and backward compatibility.

Status: ✅ Complete and Ready for Testing Risk Level: Low (fallback mechanisms preserve existing functionality) Testing Priority: High (affects core user interaction)


Documentation created: September 24, 2024 Author: Code Assistant Related Issue: Execute button timing coordination

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