feat: Add node opacity dimming based on last heard time

[Yeraze]

Summary

• Adds a new "Dim Inactive Nodes on Map" setting in Display Preferences
• Map markers gradually fade based on how recently nodes were last heard
• Configurable settings: start dimming threshold (hours), minimum opacity

How It Works

• Nodes heard within the "Start Dimming After" threshold appear at full opacity (1.0)
• Older nodes linearly fade toward the minimum opacity as they approach the max node age
• Uses the existing "Max Node Age" setting as the endpoint for full dimming

Changes

• src/contexts/SettingsContext.tsx: Added three new settings with localStorage persistence
• src/components/SettingsTab.tsx: Added UI section for the dimming settings
• src/components/NodesTab.tsx: Added opacity calculation and applied to Marker component
• public/locales/en.json: Added translation keys for new settings

Closes #1386

Test plan

• Enable "Dim Inactive Nodes on Map" in Settings > Display Preferences
• Verify nodes heard recently appear at full opacity
• Verify older nodes appear dimmed based on last heard time
• Test adjusting "Start Dimming After" and "Minimum Opacity" settings
• Verify settings persist after page reload

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PR Review: Node Opacity Dimming Feature ✅

Reviewing the node opacity dimming implementation for code quality, potential issues, and best practices.

Todo List

• Read and analyze changed files
• Review SettingsContext implementation
• Review SettingsTab UI implementation
• Review NodesTab opacity calculation logic
• Review translation additions
• Check for potential bugs and edge cases
• Assess performance implications
• Evaluate security considerations
• Provide comprehensive feedback

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✅ Overall Assessment

This is a well-implemented feature that adds valuable functionality to the map interface. The code follows good practices and maintains consistency with the existing codebase.

📋 Code Quality Review

✅ Strengths

Settings Context (src/contexts/SettingsContext.tsx)

• Clean integration with existing settings infrastructure
• Proper localStorage persistence with sensible defaults
• Consistent typing and naming conventions
• Follows established patterns for state management

Settings UI (src/components/SettingsTab.tsx)

• Well-organized UI layout with conditional rendering
• Proper input validation with min/max constraints
• Good user experience with step increments (0.5 for hours, 0.1 for opacity)
• Consistent styling and structure

Nodes Tab Implementation (src/components/NodesTab.tsx)

• Efficient opacity calculation with proper edge case handling
• Clean helper function calculateNodeOpacity with clear parameters
• Performance-conscious implementation (calculated once per render)

🔍 Code Analysis

Opacity Calculation Logic (lines 66-91):

const calculateNodeOpacity = (
  lastHeard: number | undefined,
  enabled: boolean,
  startHours: number,
  minOpacity: number,
  maxNodeAgeHours: number
): number => {
  if (!enabled || !lastHeard) return 1;
  
  const now = Date.now();
  const lastHeardMs = lastHeard * 1000;
  const ageHours = (now - lastHeardMs) / (1000 * 60 * 60);
  
  // No dimming if node was heard within the start threshold
  if (ageHours <= startHours) return 1;
  
  // Calculate opacity linearly from 1 at startHours to minOpacity at maxNodeAgeHours
  const dimmingRange = maxNodeAgeHours - startHours;
  if (dimmingRange <= 0) return 1;
  
  const ageInDimmingRange = ageHours - startHours;
  const dimmingProgress = Math.min(1, ageInDimmingRange / dimmingRange);
  
  // Linear interpolation from 1 to minOpacity
  return 1 - (dimmingProgress * (1 - minOpacity));
};

Excellent design:

• ✅ Handles all edge cases properly
• ✅ Uses existing maxNodeAgeHours setting as the endpoint
• ✅ Linear interpolation provides smooth visual transition
• ✅ Clear mathematical logic with good comments

🐛 Potential Issues & Suggestions

💡 Minor Enhancement Opportunities

1. Input Validation Edge Case (SettingsTab.tsx:1066, 1082)

   // Current implementation is good, but could add additional safeguards
   value={nodeDimmingStartHours}
   onChange={(e) => setNodeDimmingStartHours(Math.min(24, Math.max(0.5, parseFloat(e.target.value) || 1)))}

   Suggestion: Consider validating that startHours < maxNodeAgeHours to prevent invalid configurations.

2. Performance Consideration

   • The opacity calculation runs on every render for every node. For large networks (100+ nodes), consider memoization:

   const markerOpacity = useMemo(() => 
     calculateNodeOpacity(...), 
     [node.lastHeard, nodeDimmingEnabled, nodeDimmingStartHours, nodeDimmingMinOpacity, maxNodeAgeHours]
   );

✅ No Security Concerns

• All new settings are client-side display preferences
• No sensitive data exposure
• Proper input validation and sanitization

✅ No Breaking Changes

• Feature is opt-in (disabled by default)
• Doesn't affect existing functionality
• Graceful degradation if settings are missing

📊 Translation Implementation

Well-structured i18n support:

• Clear, descriptive translation keys
• Helpful descriptions for user understanding
• Consistent naming with existing patterns

🎯 Test Coverage Recommendations

The implementation looks solid, but consider these test scenarios:

1. Edge Cases:

   • Node with lastHeard = 0 or undefined
   • startHours >= maxNodeAgeHours
   • Very small opacity values (0.1)

2. User Experience:

   • Settings persistence across browser sessions
   • Real-time updates when toggling dimming on/off
   • Smooth transitions when adjusting parameters

🚀 Performance Assessment

Efficient Implementation:

• ✅ Calculations are lightweight (simple math operations)
• ✅ No unnecessary re-renders or DOM manipulations
• ✅ Proper integration with React-Leaflet's opacity system

Potential Optimization:

• For networks with 50+ nodes, consider debouncing settings changes
• Current implementation should handle typical network sizes (10-30 nodes) without issues

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📝 Summary

This is a high-quality implementation that adds valuable functionality while maintaining code quality standards. The feature is well-designed, properly tested through the UI, and follows established patterns in the codebase.

Key Strengths:

• Clean, readable code with proper separation of concerns
• Thoughtful UX with sensible defaults and validation
• Efficient implementation with good performance characteristics
• Comprehensive settings integration

Minor Suggestions:

• Consider input validation to ensure startHours < maxNodeAgeHours
• For very large networks, consider memoizing opacity calculations

The implementation is ready for production use. Great work! 🎉