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✨ Add comprehensive step-by-step animations for specialized sorting algorithms: 🎭 Animation Implementations: - Wiggle Sort I & II: Complete step tracking with pattern validation - Dutch Flag Sort: 2-way and 3-way partitioning with boundary tracking - Counting Sort: Already had comprehensive animations ✅ - Radix Sort: Already had comprehensive animations ✅ 🔧 Configuration Updates: - Added hasVisualization: true flag to wiggle-sort config - Enhanced wiggle sort with variant selection (I/II) - Added support for both 2-way and 3-way Dutch flag partitioning 📁 Project Structure: - Moved AGENTS.md to project root for easier access - Added curl instructions for reading GitHub issues in AGENTS.md 🎯 Features Added: - Detailed phase tracking (initialization, partitioning, validation) - Real-time boundary updates and pointer visualization - Pattern analysis and violation detection - Comprehensive metrics tracking (comparisons, swaps, operations) - Support for different data types (numbers, strings, booleans) The implementations follow the established architecture pattern: - Core files: Pure algorithm logic - Steps files: Detailed visualization tracking - Config files: Demo settings and metadata All special case algorithms now have rich, educational animations that help users understand these specialized sorting techniques.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) No TODO/FIXME markers or large changes detected. This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
🔧 Fixed wiggle-sort configuration: - Moved customDemoFunction to correct location in main config object - Fixed function calls to use wiggleSortI/wiggleSortII from core - Added proper pattern analysis using WiggleSortConfigUtils - Enhanced result display with more detailed metrics - Fixed syntax issues in config structure The wiggle-sort demo should now work correctly at: http://localhost:8080/demo.html?algo=sort/wiggle-sort All animations and demo functions are now properly implemented for the special case algorithms (Issue #66).
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) No TODO/FIXME markers or large changes detected. This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
🧪 Added Algorithm Testing Lab: - Permanent testing page: test-algorithm.html - Comprehensive testing for any algorithm (sort/search/patterns) - Multi-tab interface for testing dependencies, config, core functions, step tracking, demo simulation - Visual status indicators and detailed metrics display - Algorithm-specific input handling (wiggle-sort variants, dutch-flag values, binary-search targets) - Dark/light theme support and responsive design - Quick links to open full demos and view source code 📚 Updated AGENTS.md documentation: - Added JavaScript execution issues section with Warp terminal guidance - Documented that terminal web viewers may not execute JavaScript properly - Added comprehensive testing workflow with 6-step process - Emphasized using external browsers for proper testing - Added reference to permanent test page for all future algorithm development 🔧 Key Features: - Tests script loading, configuration exports, core function availability - Validates step-by-step animation tracking works correctly - Simulates actual demo interface functionality - Provides detailed error reporting and success metrics - Supports all existing algorithms with extensible design This testing infrastructure will significantly improve algorithm development and debugging workflows, especially for identifying JavaScript execution issues in different environments. Essential for Issue #66 validation.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) No TODO/FIXME markers or large changes detected. This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
🐛 Fixed template literal syntax errors:
- Changed escaped template literals (\) to proper template literals (`${var}`)
- Fixed all instances throughout the JavaScript code
- Validated JavaScript syntax with Node.js
The page should now load properly without ReferenceError issues.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
🎬 Added Wiggle Sort Animation: - Added showWiggleSortVisualization function with full step-by-step animation - Added visualization section display logic (visualizationSection.style.display = 'block') - Used WiggleSortSteps functions to get detailed step data for animation - Added wiggle sort specific CSS styles for valley/peak highlighting - Added animations for comparing and swapping elements - Dark mode support for wiggle sort visualization 🎨 Updated Testing Lab: - Changed title from 'Algorithm Testing Lab' to 'Testing Lab' - Improved mobile responsiveness with better form layouts - Enhanced theme toggle button appearance - Fixed template literal syntax errors throughout 🔧 Key Animation Features: - Blue valleys (even positions) and red peaks (odd positions) - Yellow pulsing animation for comparing elements - Green bounce animation for swapping elements - Step-by-step progression with controls (start/pause/reset) - Detailed step information showing phase, comparisons, swaps, pattern info - Mobile-friendly legend with responsive design This resolves the missing animation section issue for wiggle sort demos.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
🔧 Universal Loader Fix: - Added wigglesortConfig, wigglesortconfig, wiggleSortConfig exports - These match the naming patterns the universal loader expects: - algorithmName.replace(/-/g, '') + 'Config' - algorithmName.replace(/-/g, '').toLowerCase() + 'Config' - toCamelCase(algorithmName) + 'Config' - Keeps existing WIGGLE_SORT_CONFIG export for backward compatibility This resolves the 'Could not find configuration object' error when loading the wiggle sort demo via universal loader.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
🐛 Syntax Error Fix: - Fixed template literal conflicts in customDemoFunction - Replaced template literals with string concatenation for: - controlsDiv.innerHTML (line 415-430) - stepInfo.innerHTML (line 504-510) - resultHTML variable (line 362-372) - Prevents 'Unexpected identifier' JavaScript error - Node.js syntax validation now passes The customDemoFunction is defined as a template string, so inner template literals caused parsing conflicts. Using string concatenation resolves this.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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🔗 Source Code Links Fix: - Added sourceCode section to wiggle-sort.config.js - JavaScript link points to wiggle-sort-core.js (actual algorithm implementation) - Java link points to planned Java implementation path - Follows same pattern as dutch-flag-sort and other algorithms - Ensures 'View Source Code' button opens correct core algorithm file This fixes the issue where source code links were not pointing to the *-core.js files that contain the actual algorithm implementations.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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🧹 Comment Cleanup: - Removed duplicate 'Import utilities for reusable functions' comments in: - wiggle-sort-core.js (lines 17-18 → single line) - dutch-flag-sort-core.js (lines 16-17 → single line) - bucket-sort-core.js (consolidated import section) - Removed obvious comments like 'Node.js environment' and 'In browser environment' - Removed overly descriptive comments in algorithm loops (valley/peak, validation, etc.) - Kept essential algorithmic documentation in JSDoc headers - Reduced overall comment verbosity while maintaining code clarity This addresses duplicate comments appearing on GitHub and follows 'keep comments to the minimum' principle while preserving important algorithmic explanations.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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- Integrate steps function for proper animation visualization - Add comprehensive showDutchFlagVisualization function with controls - Fix template literal syntax errors with string concatenation - Add CSS styles for red, white, blue partitions with dark mode support - Include animation controls (start/pause/reset) and step tracking - Display proper coloring for partition groups and comparison/swapping states This completes the Dutch Flag Sort demo functionality to match other algorithm demos.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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…input support - Integrate bucketSortWithSteps function for step-by-step animation - Add comprehensive bucket visualization with distribution, sorting, and collection phases - Add CSS styles for bucket containers and phase highlighting with dark mode support - Support both integer and floating-point input with automatic normalization - Add animation controls and real-time bucket updates - Fix universal loader compatibility with proper export naming variants This resolves the missing animation issue and makes bucket sort demo fully functional.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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Pre-create bucket containers with fixed heights and placeholder state to prevent layout shifts when animation starts. Buckets now appear as subtle placeholders initially and activate smoothly during distribution phase.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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…mation Complete redesign eliminating CLS: - Remove bulky bucket containers causing layout shifts - Add color-coded cells with 10 distinct bucket colors - Implement bucket indicators (B0, B1, etc.) on cells during sorting - Use smooth animations: distribute, sorting pulse, collection - Replace container display with compact color legend - Add emoji phase indicators and eliminate all CLS issues - Support dark mode and mobile responsive design Much better visual feedback without layout shifts.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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Remove B0, B1, B2 text overlays appearing between values and use pure color coding instead. Enhanced color legend with emoji guide and better visual styling. Shows clean color-coded cells with white text on colored backgrounds.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
- Replace template literal with string concatenation to prevent parsing errors - Add missing buckets property to metrics object in steps function - Fix unexpected token issues in customDemoFunction - Ensure proper string interpolation without template literals in config context This resolves the 'Unexpected token }' and 'runDemo is not defined' errors.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
The critical issue was an orphaned code block (lines 641-659) that wasn't properly connected to a conditional statement. This caused the JavaScript parser to encounter unexpected tokens when trying to parse the configuration object. Fixed by adding proper 'else if' condition to contain the bucket assignment logic.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
…colors display CSS classes weren't working due to specificity or loading issues. Added inline styles directly to the bucket color elements to guarantee the colors appear regardless of CSS conflicts. Each bucket color now includes complete inline styling with: - Background color from predefined palette - White text with shadow for contrast - Proper padding, margins, borders - Box shadows for visual depth
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
…nimation The bucket color guide and animation were using separate color arrays which could cause mismatches. Consolidated into a single shared bucketColors array defined at the function scope. This ensures perfect color consistency between: - The color legend display (B0, B1, B2...) - The actual cell coloring during animation - Distribution phase previews - Final bucket assignments Now users will see identical colors in the legend and animation.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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…ctly The legend showed solid colors (#ff6b6b) but the animation applied transparency (#ff6b6b60, #ff6b6b80) making them appear different. Fixed by removing opacity suffixes: - Distribution phase: targetColor + '60' → targetColor - Main coloring: bucketColors + '80' → bucketColors Now the animation colors exactly match the legend colors.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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- Added comprehensive CSS styles for radix sort visualization including: * Radix-specific cell styling with digit displays * Animated buckets with 10 digit containers (0-9) * Multiple animation states: distributing, collecting, completion * Enhanced digit highlighting with red pulsing effect * Complete dark mode support with appropriate color contrasts * Mobile responsive design with collapsing bucket grid - Updated radix sort config with full step-by-step animation: * Uses radixSortWithSteps function for detailed animation data * Comprehensive visualization function with digit extraction display * Current digit position indicator (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.) * Bucket visualization showing distribution and collection phases * Animation controls: start, pause, reset with proper state management * Step-by-step info display with phase emojis and metrics - Enhanced exports for universal compatibility: * Multiple export variants for global function access * Browser and CommonJS compatibility * Fallback function detection with graceful degradation - Educational improvements: * Clear digit extraction process with highlighted displays * Visual bucket content tracking during each pass * Phase-specific coloring and animations * Detailed step descriptions with operation counts * Legend explaining animation symbols and phases The radix sort demo now provides a complete educational experience showing: * How digits are extracted from each position (LSD to MSD) * Distribution of elements into digit buckets (0-9) * Collection from buckets to reconstruct partially sorted array * Multiple passes until all digit positions are processed * Final sorted result with completion animation
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
- Removed bulky bucket containers (B0, B1, B2, etc.) that were cluttering the UI - Replaced with clean color-coded cell animations similar to bucket sort fix: * Elements change color based on their extracted digit (0-9) * 10 distinct colors for digits 0-9 in a compact color legend * Smooth scaling and rotation animations during distribution * Color reveal animation when elements are grouped by digit - Updated CSS styles: * Replaced radix-buckets-container with radix-color-guide * Clean grid layout for digit color legend (5 cols desktop, 3 mobile, 2 small) * New animation states: digit-colored, pass-complete with smooth transitions * Enhanced dark mode support for color guide and legend * Mobile responsive adjustments for color grid layout - Improved animation flow: * Extract → Color by digit → Distribute (scaling) → Collect → Pass complete * Visual focus on current digit position (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.) * Cleaner legend with emoji indicators for each phase * Reset function properly clears colors and animations - Educational benefits: * More intuitive visualization showing digit-based grouping * Less visual noise, easier to follow the sorting process * Color legend helps understand which digit values map to which colors * Maintains digit extraction highlighting with red pulsing display This fixes the same UX issue as bucket sort where bulky labeled containers were replaced with elegant color-coded animations for better clarity.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
- Fixed color guide showing only text labels without color boxes - Replaced innerHTML approach with proper DOM element creation - Enhanced CSS with stronger selectors and important flags - Added specific digit selectors to force color visibility - JavaScript creates colorBox elements with explicit inline styles This fixes the issue where radix sort color legend showed text labels but missing the actual color squares for digits 0-9.
- Replaced vertical list layout with sleek horizontal row of colored circles - New design features: * Compact header 'Digit Colors:' instead of full title * 10 colored circles (24px) with digit numbers inside (0-9) * Single horizontal row with center alignment and flex wrap * Hover effects: circles scale up 1.15x with shadow on hover * Tooltips showing 'Digit X - #colorcode' on hover - CSS improvements: * Removed old grid layout and color boxes * New .radix-color-row with flexbox center alignment * Interactive .radix-color-circle with hover animations * Reduced padding and cleaner visual design * Enhanced dark mode with proper circle border colors - Mobile responsive: * Circles scale down: 24px → 22px → 20px on smaller screens * Font sizes adjust appropriately for digit labels * Maintains horizontal layout across all screen sizes * Flex wrap ensures circles don't overflow on narrow screens This transforms the cluttered vertical list into an elegant, compact horizontal bar of colored circles that's much more space-efficient and visually appealing. Similar to modern color palette UIs.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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- Added explicit flex styling in JavaScript and CSS - colorRow gets display flex with flex-direction row - colorItem elements display inline-block with zero margins - Added important flags and flexShrink 0 for stability This fixes the vertical stacking issue to show circles horizontally.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
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- Replaced complex flexbox with simple inline-block layout: * colorRow uses text-align:center and white-space:nowrap * colorCircle elements are inline-block spans with margin:0 4px * Removed intermediate colorItem div containers for simplicity - Fixed spacing and border issues: * Increased container padding from 12px to 16px (top/bottom) and 20px (sides) * Added overflow:visible to prevent clipping of hover effects * Set proper vertical-align:middle and line-height for alignment * Each circle has 4px left/right margin for spacing - Simplified JavaScript: * Create span elements directly instead of nested div structure * Use lineHeight:'24px' for perfect vertical centering * Removed complex flex styling in favor of reliable inline-block * Added white-space:nowrap to prevent wrapping on narrow screens This should finally display the circles horizontally in a clean row with proper spacing from the container borders.
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
…e step-by-step animation
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PR Title: Implement animations for special case algorithms (Issue #66) Large file changes detected:
This is an automated soft review (no blocking). |
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🎭 Summary
This PR implements comprehensive step-by-step animations for specialized sorting algorithms as requested in Issue #66.
✨ New Animations Added
Wiggle Sort
Dutch Flag Sort
Already Complete ✅
🔧 Configuration Updates
📁 Project Structure Improvements
🎯 Key Features
🧪 Testing
📖 Educational Value
These animations help users understand:
All special case algorithms now have rich, educational animations! 🚀
Resolves #66