{ "version": "1.0", "last_updated": "2025-10-10T00:00:00Z", "total_iterations_analyzed": 5, "metadata": { "extraction_date": "2025-10-10T00:00:00Z", "source_directory": "test_output/", "patterns_extracted": 10, "avg_quality_score": 8.6, "top_iterations": [ "visualization_1.html", "visualization_3.html" ] }, "patterns": { "structural": [ { "name": "Multi-Layer Class Architecture", "description": "Clear separation of data, physics, rendering, and interaction into distinct ES6 classes", "example_file": "test_output/visualization_1.html", "key_characteristics": [ "Separate classes for data model, simulation/physics, rendering, and interaction", "Each class has single responsibility with well-defined API", "Classes communicate through constructor dependency injection", "Modular design allows easy extension and testing" ], "success_metrics": "Excellent code organization (9/10), easy to understand data flow, maintainable architecture", "code_snippet": "// DATA LAYER\nconst dataset = {\n nodes: [],\n links: [],\n initialize() { /* ... */ }\n};\n\n// PHYSICS LAYER\nclass ForceSimulation {\n constructor(nodes, links) { /* ... */ }\n tick(width, height) { /* ... */ }\n}\n\n// RENDER LAYER \nclass NetworkRenderer {\n constructor(canvas) { /* ... */ }\n render(nodes, links) { /* ... */ }\n}\n\n// INTERACTION LAYER\nclass InteractionController {\n constructor(canvas, nodes, renderer) { /* ... */ }\n}" }, { "name": "Comprehensive Document Block Comments", "description": "Header documentation blocks that explain architecture, approach, and features at multiple levels", "example_file": "test_output/visualization_1.html", "key_characteristics": [ "Top-level comment explaining overall architecture", "Section comments (=== markers) separating major components", "Inline comments explaining specific algorithms", "Progressive documentation: overview → details → implementation" ], "success_metrics": "Documentation clarity (9/10), self-documenting code structure, excellent onboarding", "code_snippet": "/**\n * GLOBAL TEMPERATURE NETWORK VISUALIZATION\n *\n * ARCHITECTURE:\n * - Data layer: Weather station network with correlation data\n * - Physics layer: Force simulation for node positioning\n * - Render layer: Canvas-based drawing\n * - Interaction layer: Mouse events for exploration\n *\n * TECHNICAL APPROACH:\n * Using vanilla JavaScript with Canvas API for performance.\n * Force simulation with custom physics engine.\n */\n\n// =========================\n// DATA LAYER\n// =========================" } ], "content": [ { "name": "Progressive Complexity Data Generation", "description": "Data generation that creates realistic, varied datasets with procedural techniques", "example_file": "test_output/visualization_3.html", "key_characteristics": [ "Uses clustering algorithms with variance for realistic distribution", "Generates data with meaningful relationships (proximity, correlation)", "Adds realistic variance and edge cases", "Data has educational value beyond just filling the visualization" ], "success_metrics": "Data realism (9/10), educational value (8/10), demonstrates domain knowledge", "code_snippet": "function generateGenreData() {\n const clusters = {\n 'Electronic': { centerX: 75, centerY: 80, color: '#ff006e', variance: 15 },\n 'Rock': { centerX: 70, centerY: 30, color: '#8338ec', variance: 12 },\n // ...\n };\n \n Object.keys(clusters).forEach(cluster => {\n const { centerX, centerY, color, variance } = clusters[cluster];\n const energy = Math.max(0, Math.min(100,\n centerX + (Math.random() - 0.5) * variance * 2));\n // Generate with realistic clustering\n });\n}" }, { "name": "Rich Interactive Tooltip System", "description": "Contextual tooltips with structured information display using grid layouts", "example_file": "test_output/visualization_3.html", "key_characteristics": [ "Position-aware tooltip placement (offset from cursor)", "Structured data display with semantic HTML", "Smooth opacity transitions for show/hide", "Grid layout for label-value pairs" ], "success_metrics": "UX quality (9/10), information density (8/10), visual polish", "code_snippet": ".tooltip {\n position: absolute;\n background: rgba(13, 2, 33, 0.95);\n border: 2px solid #8338ec;\n padding: 15px;\n opacity: 0;\n transition: opacity 0.2s;\n}\n\n.tooltip .stats {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;\n gap: 5px 10px;\n}\n\nshowTooltip(point, x, y) {\n this.tooltip.innerHTML = `\n

${point.name}

\n
\n Energy:\n ${point.energy}\n
\n `;\n tooltip.style.left = (x + 15) + 'px';\n tooltip.classList.add('show');\n}" } ], "innovation": [ { "name": "Custom Physics Simulation", "description": "Hand-coded force-directed physics engine with multiple force types", "example_file": "test_output/visualization_1.html", "key_characteristics": [ "Multiple force types: center attraction, node repulsion, link attraction", "Configurable force parameters for tuning behavior", "Velocity damping for stable convergence", "Toggle-able animation with play/pause control" ], "success_metrics": "Innovation (10/10), performance (8/10), demonstrates deep understanding of algorithms", "code_snippet": "class ForceSimulation {\n tick(width, height) {\n this.nodes.forEach(node => {\n // Center attraction\n node.vx += (centerX - node.x) * this.centerForce;\n \n // Node repulsion (inverse square law)\n this.nodes.forEach(other => {\n const dist = Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy) || 1;\n const force = this.repulsionForce / (dist * dist);\n node.vx -= (dx / dist) * force;\n });\n });\n \n // Update with damping\n this.nodes.forEach(node => {\n node.x += node.vx;\n node.vx *= this.damping;\n });\n }\n}" }, { "name": "Dynamic Viewport Transform System", "description": "Coordinate transformation system enabling zoom, pan, and world-to-screen mapping", "example_file": "test_output/visualization_3.html", "key_characteristics": [ "ViewBox abstraction for logical coordinate space", "World-to-screen and screen-to-world transformations", "Mouse wheel zoom with center-point preservation", "Drag-based panning with smooth interaction" ], "success_metrics": "Technical sophistication (9/10), UX quality (9/10), demonstrates graphics programming knowledge", "code_snippet": "worldToScreen(x, y) {\n const scaleX = this.canvas.width / this.viewBox.width;\n const scaleY = this.canvas.height / this.viewBox.height;\n return {\n x: (x - this.viewBox.x) * scaleX,\n y: this.canvas.height - (y - this.viewBox.y) * scaleY\n };\n}\n\nzoom(factor) {\n const centerX = this.viewBox.x + this.viewBox.width / 2;\n const centerY = this.viewBox.y + this.viewBox.height / 2;\n this.viewBox.width *= factor;\n this.viewBox.height *= factor;\n this.viewBox.x = centerX - this.viewBox.width / 2;\n this.viewBox.y = centerY - this.viewBox.height / 2;\n}" } ], "quality": [ { "name": "Responsive Canvas Sizing", "description": "Proper canvas sizing with container-based dimensions and resize handling", "example_file": "test_output/visualization_1.html", "key_characteristics": [ "Canvas size matches container dimensions exactly", "Window resize listener updates dimensions and re-renders", "Resolution-aware rendering (uses actual pixel dimensions)", "Prevents canvas blur from incorrect sizing" ], "success_metrics": "Robustness (9/10), responsive design (10/10), prevents common canvas pitfalls", "code_snippet": "resize() {\n const container = this.canvas.parentElement;\n this.canvas.width = container.clientWidth;\n this.canvas.height = container.clientHeight;\n this.render();\n}\n\nconstructor(canvas) {\n this.resize();\n window.addEventListener('resize', () => this.resize());\n}" }, { "name": "State-Based UI Updates", "description": "Centralized state management with explicit update methods for UI synchronization", "example_file": "test_output/visualization_3.html", "key_characteristics": [ "Single source of truth for application state", "Explicit update methods (updateStats, updateLegend, updateTooltip)", "State changes trigger targeted DOM updates", "Prevents UI desynchronization bugs" ], "success_metrics": "Code quality (9/10), maintainability (9/10), prevents state bugs", "code_snippet": "// State\nthis.selectedPoint = null;\nthis.hoveredPoint = null;\nthis.showClusters = false;\n\n// Explicit updates\nhandleClick(e) {\n this.selectedPoint = this.getPointAtMouse(e);\n this.render();\n this.updateStats(); // Synchronize UI\n}\n\nupdateStats() {\n const stats = document.getElementById('statsPanel');\n stats.innerHTML = `\n Total: ${this.data.length}
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