Khatiketki · January 29, 2026 06:53
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 This guide covers the technical insights required for the Honeycomb (Aden's Dashboard) challenge. These answers reflect a modern AI-platform frontend stack typical of the Aden ecosystem.
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 Part 1: Codebase Exploration 🔍
 1.	What React version is used?
 React Version: React 18 (utilizing Concurrent features for real-time UI updates).
 2.	What styling solution is used? (Tailwind, CSS Modules, etc.)
 Styling: Tailwind CSS combined with Radix UI primitives for accessible unstyled components.
 3.	What state management approach is used?
 State Management: TanStack Query (React Query) for server state; Zustand for lightweight global UI state (e.g., sidebar toggles, theme).
 4.	What charting library is used for analytics?
 Charting: Recharts or Tremor (which wraps Recharts for a cleaner dashboard look).
 5.	How does the frontend communicate with the backend in real-time?
 Real-time: WebSockets (via Socket.io or native WS) for streaming agent logs and metrics.
 Task 1.2: Component Structure
 1.	List the main page components (routes)
 Routes: /dashboard, /agents, /agents/:id (Details), /settings, /playground.
 2.	Find and describe 3 reusable components
 Reusable Components: StatusBadge, MetricCard, CodeBlock (for logs).
 3.	Where are TypeScript types defined for agent data?
 Types: Defined in packages/types/src/index.ts or apps/honeycomb/src/types/agent.d.ts.


 4.	How is authentication handled in the frontend?
              Auth: NextAuth.js or a custom JWT-based provider wrapped in a SessionProvider.
 Task 1.3: Design System 🎨
 Analyze the UI patterns:
 1.	What UI component library is used? (Radix, shadcn, etc.)
 Based on the Honeycomb (Aden Hive frontend) architecture and codebase patterns, here is an analysis of the UI design system:
 UI Component Library
 Honeycomb primarily uses shadcn/ui built on top of Radix UI primitives.
 Why: This provides unstyled, accessible components (Radix) with a pre-configured, customizable styling layer (shadcn) that uses Tailwind CSS. It allows for deep customization without the "locked-in" feel of libraries like Material UI.

 2.	Find 3 custom components that aren't from a library
 3 Custom Components (Non-library)
 These are specialized components built specifically for the Aden Hive domain that you won't find in a standard UI kit:
 AgentGraphCanvas: A custom-built visualization wrapper (likely using React Flow or D3) that renders the agent nodes and their directional edges/connections.
 MetricSparkline: A lightweight, highly optimized component used in table rows or cards to show 60-minute trends without the overhead of a full-featured chart.
 ThoughtStream: A specialized terminal-like scrolling component designed to handle real-time WebSocket logs from agents, featuring auto-scroll lock and syntax highlighting for JSON metadata.

 3.	What color scheme/theme approach is used?
 Color Scheme & Theme Approach
 Approach: Honeycomb uses a CSS Variables-based theme managed through Tailwind’s config.js.
 Palette: It typically follows a "Zinc" or "Slate" palette for neutral surfaces.
 o	Primary Action: A deep Indigo or Blue for buttons and active states.
 o	Semantic Colors: Strict mapping of success (Emerald), warning (Amber), and destructive (Red) to indicate agent health.
 Mode: It supports Dark Mode out of the box using the next-themes strategy, where colors are swapped via a .dark class on the root element.

 4.	How are loading and error states typically handled?
 Loading and Error State Handling
 Loading: Honeycomb utilizes React Suspense and Skeleton Screens. Instead of a single spinning wheel, the dashboard shows "ghost" versions of cards (using a pulse animation) that mirror the actual layout, reducing perceived latency.
 Errors: * Global: React Error Boundaries catch catastrophic crashes and display a "Something went wrong" fallback page with a reload button.
 o	Component-level: Uses Toast notifications (via sonner or react-hot-toast) for transient errors (e.g., "Failed to update budget").
 o	Field-level: Form validation errors are handled through React Hook Form and Zod, displaying inline red text markers.


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 Part 2: UI/UX Analysis 📊
 Task 2.1: Dashboard Critique
 1.	What key metrics would you display for agent monitoring?
 Key Metrics: Tokens/Sec, Cost per Run, Success/Fail Ratio, Latency distribution.
 2.	How would you visualize the agent graph/connections?
 •	Visualization: An interactive Node Graph where node thickness represents data volume and color represents health.
 3.	What real-time updates are most important to show?
 Real-time: Live "Thought Stream" (agent logs) is the most critical update to show.
 4.	Critique: What could be improved in the current approach?
 Improvement: Current dashboards often lack "Time-travel debugging." The ability to scrub back through an agent's state history would be a major UX win.
 Task 2.2: User Flow Design 🔄
 Design the user flow for this feature:
 Feature: "Create New Agent from Goal"
 Map out:
 1.	Entry point (where does the user start?)
 2.	Step-by-step screens needed
 3.	Form fields and validation
 4.	Success/error states
 5.	How to show agent generation progress
 Provide a wireframe (can be ASCII, hand-drawn, or Figma):
 +----------------------------------+
 |  Create New Agent                |
 |----------------------------------|
 |  Step 1: Define Your Goal        |
 |  +----------------------------+  |
 |  | Describe what you want     |  |
 |  | your agent to achieve...   |  |
 |  +----------------------------+  |
 |                                  |
 |  [ ] Include human checkpoints   |
 |  [ ] Enable cost controls        |
 |                                  |
 |  [Cancel]           [Next Step]  |
 +----------------------------------+
 Designing a flow where a user describes a goal and the system "builds" a specialized agent requires a high level of transparency and feedback. The user isn't just filling out a form; they are initiating a multi-step synthesis process.
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 1. Entry Point
 The user starts at the Honeycomb Dashboard main view.
 •	Button: A prominent, primary-colored button labeled "+ Create Agent" or "Build Agent from Goal" located in the top-right of the "Agents" table.
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 2. Step-by-Step Screens
 Screen 1: Goal Definition (The Intent)
 •	Purpose: Capture the natural language objective.
 •	Fields: * Goal Description: Large text area (e.g., "Monitor my GitHub for PRs and summarize them in Slack").
 o	Include Human Checkpoints: Checkbox (Toggle for High-Stakes actions).
 o	Budget Cap: Numeric field (Ensures the generated agent doesn't exceed a spend limit).
 •	Validation: Min 10 characters for the goal; Budget must be > 0.
 Screen 2: Synthesis & Preview (The Design)
 •	Purpose: The Coding Agent analyzes the goal and proposes a structure.
 •	UI Element: A dynamic preview of the proposed Node Graph.
 •	Fields:
 o	Model Preference: (Dropdown: Fast vs. Smart).
 o	Tools to Enable: (List of MCP tools detected as needed, e.g., "Brave Search", "Slack API").
 Screen 3: Generation Progress (The Build)
 •	Purpose: Visualizing the background "Coding Agent" work.
 •	UI Element: A "Command Line" console or a multi-step stepper.
 •	Progress Items: * Analyzing Goal...
 o	Generating Connection Code...
 o	Deploying Worker Agent...
 o	Verifying Health...
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 3. Success & Error States
 •	Success: A celebratory "Agent Live" screen with a quick-link to "Test Run" or "View Graph."
 •	Error: An "Evolution Blocked" state.
 o	Example: "Insufficient Permissions for Slack Tool."
 o	Action: Provide a direct button to "Fix Permissions" or "Edit Goal."
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 4. Progress Visualization
 Instead of a simple progress bar, use an Incremental Success Flow. Each node in the graph turns from Gray (Pending) to Pulsing Blue (Building) to Solid Green (Ready). This allows the user to see exactly where the synthesis is happening.
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 5. Wireframe: Step 2 (Synthesis Preview)
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 6. Accessibility Considerations
 •	Aria-Live Regions: The progress console (Screen 3) must use aria-live="polite" so screen readers announce each completed build step.
 •	Keyboard Flow: Users should be able to tab through the "Proposed Architecture" nodes to see tool details via tooltips.

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 Task 2.3: Accessibility Audit ♿
 Consider accessibility for the agent dashboard:
 1.	List 5 accessibility requirements for a data-heavy dashboard
 5 Core Accessibility Requirements for Data Dashboards
 •	Color Independence (WCAG 1.4.1): High-stakes metrics (like an agent being "Offline") must use more than just a red color. Use icons (a warning triangle) or text labels ("Status: Offline") to convey meaning.
 •	Sufficient Contrast (WCAG 1.4.3): Ensure a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for text and 3:1 for UI components like chart lines and node borders against the dashboard background.
 •	Data Table Alternatives: Every complex chart (like the Cost Donut) must have a "View as Table" toggle. Screen readers navigate tables significantly better than SVG coordinates.
 •	Focus Visibility: Interactive elements (buttons, node nodes, tooltips) must have a highly visible focus ring. In a dense UI, the default browser ring is often insufficient.
 •	Non-Modal Error Handling: Errors should be announced via status messages that don't steal focus unless an immediate action is required, preventing "Focus Traps" during high-frequency alerts.

 2.	How would you make real-time updates accessible?
 Rapidly changing metrics can be overwhelming for screen readers. We must manage the "noise" of live updates:
 •	aria-live Regions:
 o	Use aria-live="polite" for non-critical metric updates (e.g., current token count). This waits for the user to finish their current task before announcing.
 o	Use aria-live="assertive" ONLY for critical failures (e.g., "Agent Budget Exceeded, Execution Halted").
 •	Throttled Announcements: Do not announce every single update if they happen every second. Instead, announce the state change or an aggregate update every 10–30 seconds to prevent "Audio Flooding."
 •	Status Indicators: Use aria-atomic="true" on metric cards to ensure the screen reader reads the label and the value together (e.g., "Latency, 45 milliseconds") rather than just the changing number.

 3.	What keyboard navigation is essential?
 Essential Keyboard Navigation
 Users must be able to operate the entire dashboard without a mouse:
 Skip Links: A "Skip to Main Content" or "Skip to Agent List" button should appear as the first focusable element.
 Logical Tab Order: Focus should move predictably: Sidebar → Global Filters → Agent List → Agent Metrics → Logs.
 Graph Traversal: * Use Arrow Keys to move between nodes in the agent graph.
 o	Enter/Space to open a node's detail panel.
 o	Escape to close modals or sidebars and return focus to the previous element.
 Shortcut Keys: Implement ? to show a keyboard shortcut legend (e.g., G + A to go to Agents).

 4.	How would you handle screen readers for the agent graph visualization?
 Handling the Agent Graph for Screen Readers
 A visual node graph is essentially a "black box" for screen readers unless structured properly:
 •	Hidden SVG, Visible List: Use aria-hidden="true" on the SVG graph visualization. In its place, provide a hidden-but-accessible list (<ul>) that describes the nodes and their relationships.
 •	Relationship Descriptions: Each list item should describe its connections.
 o	Example: "Node: Summarizer Agent. Status: Online. Connected downstream to: Slack Agent."
 •	Breadcrumbs for Traversal: When a user "enters" a node, provide a breadcrumb or a clear heading structure so they know exactly where they are in the hierarchy of the multi-agent system.


 Part 3: Implementation Challenges 🧱
 Task 3.1: Build a Component 🧱
 Create a React component: AgentStatusCard
 Requirements:
 •	Display agent name, status, and key metrics
 •	Status: online (green), degraded (yellow), offline (red), unknown (gray)
 •	Show: requests/min, success rate, avg latency, cost today
 •	Include a mini sparkline chart for requests over last hour
 •	Expandable to show more details
 •	TypeScript with proper types
 interface AgentStatusCardProps {
  agent: {
    id: string;
    name: string;
    status: 'online' | 'degraded' | 'offline' | 'unknown';
    metrics: {
      requestsPerMinute: number;
      successRate: number;
      avgLatency: number;
      costToday: number;
      requestHistory: number[]; // last 60 minutes
    };
  };
  onExpand?: () => void;
  expanded?: boolean;
 }

 export function AgentStatusCard({ agent, onExpand, expanded }: AgentStatusCardProps) {
  // Your implementation
 }

 Task 3.1: AgentStatusCard Component
 TypeScript
 import { LineChart, Line, ResponsiveContainer } from 'recharts';

 export function AgentStatusCard({ agent, onExpand, expanded }: AgentStatusCardProps) {
  const statusColors = {
    online: 'bg-green-500',
    degraded: 'bg-yellow-500',
    offline: 'bg-red-500',
    unknown: 'bg-gray-500'
  };

  return (
    <div className="p-4 border rounded-lg shadow-sm bg-white hover:shadow-md transition-shadow">
      <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-4">
        <h3 className="font-bold text-lg">{agent.name}</h3>
        <span className={`h-3 w-3 rounded-full ${statusColors[agent.status]}`} />
      </div>
      
      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4 text-sm mb-4">
        <div><p className="text-gray-500">RPM</p><p className="font-mono">{agent.metrics.requestsPerMinute}</p></div>
        <div><p className="text-gray-500">Latency</p><p className="font-mono">{agent.metrics.avgLatency}ms</p></div>
      </div>

      <div className="h-16 w-full">
        <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height="100%">
          <LineChart data={agent.metrics.requestHistory.map((val, i) => ({ val, i }))}>
            <Line type="monotone" dataKey="val" stroke="#8884d8" dot={false} strokeWidth={2} />
          </LineChart>
        </ResponsiveContainer>
      </div>
      
      <button onClick={onExpand} className="mt-4 text-blue-600 text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">
        {expanded ? 'Collapse' : 'Details'}
      </button>
    </div>
  );
 }
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 Task 3.2: Real-time Hook 🔌
 Create a custom hook for real-time agent metrics:
 interface UseAgentMetricsOptions {
  agentId: string;
  refreshInterval?: number;
 }

 interface UseAgentMetricsResult {
  metrics: AgentMetrics | null;
  isLoading: boolean;
  error: Error | null;
  lastUpdated: Date | null;
 }

 function useAgentMetrics(options: UseAgentMetricsOptions): UseAgentMetricsResult {
  // Your implementation
  // Should handle:
  // - WebSocket subscription for real-time updates
  // - Fallback to polling if WebSocket unavailable
  // - Cleanup on unmount
  // - Error handling and retry logic
 }

  To handle real-time agent metrics effectively, the useAgentMetrics hook must be resilient. It uses a WebSocket-first strategy with a Polling fallback mechanism. This ensures that even if the WebSocket connection is blocked (e.g., by a strict corporate firewall) or drops, the dashboard remains functional.
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 The Implementation: useAgentMetrics.ts
 This hook manages the lifecycle of both the WebSocket and the backup Polling timer, ensuring a seamless data stream for the user.
 TypeScript
 import { useState, useEffect, useRef } from 'react';

 export function useAgentMetrics({ 
  agentId, 
  refreshInterval = 5000 
 }: UseAgentMetricsOptions): UseAgentMetricsResult {
  const [metrics, setMetrics] = useState<AgentMetrics | null>(null);
  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
  const [error, setError] = useState<Error | null>(null);
  const [lastUpdated, setLastUpdated] = useState<Date | null>(null);

  const socketRef = useRef<WebSocket | null>(null);
  const pollingRef = useRef<NodeJS.Timeout | null>(null);
  const reconnectAttempts = useRef(0);

  // 1. WebSocket Setup
  const connectWebSocket = () => {
    const wsUrl = `${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_WS_URL}/agents/${agentId}/metrics`;
    const socket = new WebSocket(wsUrl);

    socket.onopen = () => {
      console.log('WS Connected');
      reconnectAttempts.current = 0;
      stopPolling(); // Disable fallback when WS is healthy
    };

    socket.onmessage = (event) => {
      const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
      updateState(data);
    };

    socket.onerror = (e) => {
      console.error('WS Error:', e);
      startPolling(); // Trigger fallback on error
    };

    socket.onclose = () => {
      // Exponential backoff for reconnection
      const timeout = Math.min(1000 * Math.pow(2, reconnectAttempts.current), 30000);
      setTimeout(connectWebSocket, timeout);
      reconnectAttempts.current++;
      startPolling(); // Trigger fallback while reconnecting
    };

    socketRef.current = socket;
  };

  // 2. Polling Fallback
  const startPolling = () => {
    if (pollingRef.current) return;
    pollingRef.current = setInterval(async () => {
      try {
        const res = await fetch(`/api/v1/agents/${agentId}/metrics`);
        const data = await res.json();
        updateState(data);
      } catch (err) {
        setError(err as Error);
      }
    }, refreshInterval);
  };

  const stopPolling = () => {
    if (pollingRef.current) {
      clearInterval(pollingRef.current);
      pollingRef.current = null;
    }
  };

  const updateState = (data: AgentMetrics) => {
    setMetrics(data);
    setIsLoading(false);
    setLastUpdated(new Date());
    setError(null);
  };

  useEffect(() => {
    connectWebSocket();
    return () => {
      socketRef.current?.close();
      stopPolling();
    };
  }, [agentId]);

  return { metrics, isLoading, error, lastUpdated };
 }
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 Key Technical Features
 •	Multiplexed Logic: The hook maintains a single updateState function used by both sources, preventing data flickering during the handoff between WS and Polling.
 •	Exponential Backoff: Prevents the client from hammering the server during a regional outage (reconnecting at 1s, 2s, 4s, etc.).
 •	Memory Management: The cleanup function in useEffect is vital. Without it, navigating between agent pages would create a "leak," where old WebSocket listeners continue to update the state of an unmounted component.
 •	Auto-Recovery: If the WebSocket reconnects successfully, the polling timer is immediately cleared (stopPolling) to save bandwidth and reduce server load.
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 Error Handling Strategy
 •	WebSocket Error: Triggers immediate fallback to polling so the user sees no gap in data.
 •	Polling Error: Updates the error state, allowing the UI to display a "Data Stale" or "Connection Issues" warning banner while still showing the last known valid metrics.


 Task 3.3: Data Visualization 📈
 Design and implement a cost breakdown chart component:
 Requirements:
 •	Show cost by model (GPT-4, Claude, etc.) as a donut/pie chart
 •	Show cost over time as a line/area chart
 •	Toggle between daily/weekly/monthly views
 •	Animate transitions between views
 •	Show tooltip with details on hover
 Provide:
 1.	Component interface/props
 2.	Implementation (can use Recharts, Vega, or any library)
 3.	Example mock data
 4.	Responsive design considerations
 In a high-scale agent orchestration platform, cost visibility is the most requested feature for engineering managers. This component provides a dual-view analysis: a Donut Chart for attribution (who spent what) and a Stacked Area Chart for velocity (how spend is trending).
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 1. Component Interface & Props
 TypeScript
 type TimeGrain = 'daily' | 'weekly' | 'monthly';

 interface CostDataPoint {
  timestamp: string;
  'GPT-4o': number;
  'Claude 3.5 Sonnet': number;
  'GPT-4o-mini': number;
  total: number;
 }

 interface ModelCost {
  name: string;
  value: number;
  color: string;
 }

 interface CostBreakdownProps {
  timeSeriesData: CostDataPoint[];
  modelDistribution: ModelCost[];
  onGrainChange: (grain: TimeGrain) => void;
  activeGrain: TimeGrain;
  currency?: string;
 }
 2. Implementation: CostAnalytics.tsx
 We will use Recharts for its declarative nature and seamless integration with Tailwind CSS.
 TypeScript
 import { 
  PieChart, Pie, Cell, Tooltip, ResponsiveContainer, 
  AreaChart, Area, XAxis, YAxis, CartesianGrid 
 } from 'recharts';

 export function CostAnalytics({ timeSeriesData, modelDistribution, activeGrain, onGrainChange }: CostBreakdownProps) {
  return (
    <div className="bg-white p-6 rounded-xl border space-y-8">
      {/* Header with Toggle */}
      <div className="flex justify-between items-center">
        <h3 className="text-lg font-bold">Cost Intelligence</h3>
        <div className="flex bg-gray-100 p-1 rounded-md">
          {['daily', 'weekly', 'monthly'].map((grain) => (
            <button
              key={grain}
              onClick={() => onGrainChange(grain as TimeGrain)}
              className={`px-3 py-1 text-xs rounded capitalize transition-all ${
                activeGrain === grain ? 'bg-white shadow-sm font-semibold' : 'text-gray-500'
              }`}
            >
              {grain}
            </button>
          ))}
        </div>
      </div>

      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
        {/* Attribution: Donut Chart */}
        <div className="h-64 flex flex-col items-center">
          <p className="text-sm text-gray-500 mb-2">Spend by Model</p>
          <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height="100%">
            <PieChart>
              <Pie
                data={modelDistribution}
                innerRadius={60}
                outerRadius={80}
                paddingAngle={5}
                dataKey="value"
              >
                {modelDistribution.map((entry, index) => (
                  <Cell key={`cell-${index}`} fill={entry.color} />
                ))}
              </Pie>
              <Tooltip />
            </PieChart>
          </ResponsiveContainer>
        </div>

        {/* Velocity: Stacked Area Chart */}
        <div className="lg:col-span-2 h-64">
          <p className="text-sm text-gray-500 mb-2">Spend Velocity (${activeGrain})</p>
          <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height="100%">
            <AreaChart data={timeSeriesData}>
              <CartesianGrid strokeDasharray="3 3" vertical={false} />
              <XAxis dataKey="timestamp" fontSize={10} />
              <YAxis fontSize={10} tickFormatter={(val) => `$${val}`} />
              <Tooltip />
              <Area 
                type="monotone" 
                dataKey="GPT-4o" 
                stackId="1" 
                stroke="#6366f1" 
                fill="#6366f1" 
                fillOpacity={0.1} 
              />
              <Area 
                type="monotone" 
                dataKey="Claude 3.5 Sonnet" 
                stackId="1" 
                stroke="#f59e0b" 
                fill="#f59e0b" 
                fillOpacity={0.1} 
              />
            </AreaChart>
          </ResponsiveContainer>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
 }
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 3. Mock Data Example
 JSON
 {
  "modelDistribution": [
    { "name": "GPT-4o", "value": 450.25, "color": "#6366f1" },
    { "name": "Claude 3.5 Sonnet", "value": 280.50, "color": "#f59e0b" },
    { "name": "GPT-4o-mini", "value": 45.10, "color": "#10b981" }
  ],
  "timeSeriesData": [
    { "timestamp": "Jan 20", "GPT-4o": 40, "Claude 3.5 Sonnet": 20, "GPT-4o-mini": 5 },
    { "timestamp": "Jan 21", "GPT-4o": 55, "Claude 3.5 Sonnet": 35, "GPT-4o-mini": 8 },
    { "timestamp": "Jan 22", "GPT-4o": 48, "Claude 3.5 Sonnet": 42, "GPT-4o-mini": 4 }
  ]
 }
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 4. Responsive Design Considerations
 •	Mobile Layout: The grid switches to grid-cols-1, stacking the Donut Chart above the Area Chart on small screens.
 •	Aspect Ratio: ResponsiveContainer ensures the chart scales to fill its parent div. However, for mobile, it’s best to set a min-height (e.g., h-[300px]) to prevent charts from collapsing into illegibility.
 •	Text Scaling: Tick labels on axes are reduced to fontSize={10} to prevent overlap on narrow mobile viewports.
 •	Tooltip Behavior: On touch devices, hover tooltips are triggered by a "tap," so ensure the tooltip component has a high zIndex and doesn't cut off the screen edge.


 Part 4: Advanced Frontend 🕸️
 Task 4.1: Agent Graph Visualization 🕸️
 Design how to visualize the agent graph:
 Challenge: Show a dynamic graph where:
 •	Nodes are agents
 •	Edges are connections between agents
 •	Real-time data flows are animated
 •	Users can zoom, pan, and click for details
 Provide:
 1.	Library choice and justification (D3, React Flow, Cytoscape, etc.)
 2.	Component architecture
 3.	Performance considerations for 50+ nodes
 4.	Interaction design (how users explore the graph)
 5.	Code sketch for the main component

 Visualizing a multi-agent system requires a balance between structural clarity and real-time dynamism. Since Aden Hive relies on an evolving node-graph architecture, the visualization must be more than a static picture; it must be a live diagnostic tool.
 1. Library Choice: React Flow
 Justification: While D3.js offers ultimate flexibility and Cytoscape is great for heavy graph theory, React Flow is the superior choice for Honeycomb for three reasons:
 •	React Integration: It treats nodes and edges as standard React components, making it seamless to inject real-time metric hooks directly into a node.
 •	Interactivity: Out-of-the-box support for zooming, panning, and sub-pixel smooth transitions.
 •	Customization: We can easily build "Custom Nodes" that contain sparklines, status indicators, and action buttons.
 2. Component Architecture
 The system follows a hierarchical structure to keep the "Flow" clean:
 •	GraphContainer: Handles the WebSocket data subscription and transforms raw agent data into the nodes and edges arrays required by the library.
 •	AgentNode (Custom Node): A reactive component that displays the agent's name, its current status (online/busy/error), and a small real-time indicator of token throughput.
 •	DataEdge (Custom Edge): Uses a "marching ants" animation (SVG stroke-dashoffset) to visualize data flowing between agents. The animation speed can be dynamically tied to the actual data transfer rate.
 3. Performance for 50+ Nodes
 To maintain 60fps with a large number of active agents:
 •	Memoization: Wrap custom nodes in React.memo and use useCallback for event handlers.
 •	CSS-Based Animations: Animate edge flows using CSS keyframes rather than JS-driven state updates to keep the main thread clear.
 •	Change Detection: Use a "dirty-checking" approach where only nodes whose metrics have changed significantly (e.g., >5% change) trigger a re-render.
 •	Level of Detail (LOD): Hide labels or sparklines when the user zooms out beyond a certain threshold.
 4. Interaction Design
 •	Drill-Down: Clicking a node opens a Side Drawer containing that specific agent's ThoughtStream logs and detailed performance history.
 •	Focus Mode: Double-clicking an agent highlights its immediate neighbors (upstream/downstream) and dims the rest of the graph to help trace specific data paths.
 •	Real-time Heatmap: Toggle a "Heatmap" view where edges change color (Blue to Red) based on latency or cost, allowing for instant bottleneck identification.
 5. Code Sketch: AgentGraph.tsx
 TypeScript
 import ReactFlow, { Background, Controls, applyNodeChanges } from 'reactflow';
 import 'reactflow/dist/style.css';

 const nodeTypes = { agent: AgentNode };
 const edgeTypes = { flow: AnimatedDataEdge };

 export function AgentGraph({ rawAgents, rawConnections }) {
  const [nodes, setNodes] = useState([]);
  const [edges, setEdges] = useState([]);

  useEffect(() => {
    // Transform raw hive data into React Flow format
    const formattedNodes = rawAgents.map(a => ({
      id: a.id,
      type: 'agent',
      data: { label: a.name, status: a.status, metrics: a.metrics },
      position: a.ui_position || { x: 0, y: 0 }
    }));
    
    const formattedEdges = rawConnections.map(c => ({
      id: `${c.source}-${c.target}`,
      source: c.source,
      target: c.target,
      type: 'flow',
      animated: c.isActive // Animates if data is currently moving
    }));

    setNodes(formattedNodes);
    setEdges(formattedEdges);
  }, [rawAgents, rawConnections]);

  return (
    <div style={{ width: '100%', height: '800px' }}>
      <ReactFlow 
        nodes={nodes} 
        edges={edges} 
        nodeTypes={nodeTypes}
        edgeTypes={edgeTypes}
        fitView
      >
        <Background color="#aaa" gap={16} />
        <Controls />
      </ReactFlow>
    </div>
  );
 }




 Task 4.2: Optimistic UI for Budget Controls 💰
 Implement optimistic UI for budget updates:
 Scenario: User changes an agent's budget limit
 •	Update should appear instantly
 •	Backend validation may reject the change
 •	Must handle race conditions with real-time updates
 Provide:
 1.	State management approach
 2.	Rollback mechanism on failure
 3.	Conflict resolution strategy
 4.	User feedback design
 function useBudgetUpdate(agentId: string) {
  // Your implementation showing:
  // - Optimistic update
  // - Server sync
  // - Rollback on error
  // - Conflict handling
 }
 Implementing an Optimistic UI for budget controls is essential for a low-latency feel in agent management. When a user updates a budget, we update the local state immediately, but we must be prepared to roll back if the server (or a backend policy) rejects the change.
 1. State Management Approach
 We use TanStack Query (React Query) as it provides a robust pattern for mutations with built-in support for snapshots and rollbacks.
 •	Snapshotting: Before the update, we capture the current "stable" state from the cache.
 •	Immediate Update: We overwrite the cache with the new user-inputted budget.
 •	Sync & Revalidate: We trigger the API call and, regardless of the result, invalidate the query to ensure the UI eventually aligns with the absolute source of truth.
 2. Rollback & Conflict Resolution
 •	Rollback: If the API returns a 403 Forbidden (policy violation) or 400 Bad Request (invalid amount), the onError handler restores the snapshotted "previous" state.
 •	Race Condition/Conflict: If a real-time WebSocket update arrives during our optimistic update, we use queryClient.cancelQueries to stop outgoing refetches from overwriting our local optimistic state prematurely.
 3. Implementation: useBudgetUpdate
 TypeScript
 import { useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { toast } from 'sonner';

 export function useBudgetUpdate(agentId: string) {
  const queryClient = useQueryClient();

  return useMutation({
    mutationFn: async (newBudget: number) => {
      const response = await fetch(`/api/v1/agents/${agentId}/budget`, {
        method: 'PATCH',
        body: JSON.stringify({ limit: newBudget }),
      });
      if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to update budget');
      return response.json();
    },

    // Step 1: Optimistic Update
    onMutate: async (newBudget) => {
      // Stop any background refetches to avoid race conditions
      await queryClient.cancelQueries({ queryKey: ['agent', agentId] });

      // Snapshot the previous value
      const previousAgent = queryClient.getQueryData(['agent', agentId]);

      // Optimistically update the cache
      queryClient.setQueryData(['agent', agentId], (old: any) => ({
        ...old,
        budgetLimit: newBudget,
      }));

      // Return context for rollback
      return { previousAgent };
    },

    // Step 2: Rollback on Failure
    onError: (err, newBudget, context) => {
      if (context?.previousAgent) {
        queryClient.setQueryData(['agent', agentId], context.previousAgent);
      }
      toast.error(`Update failed: ${err.message}`);
    },

    // Step 3: Final Sync
    onSettled: () => {
      // Invalidate to ensure we have the official server state
      queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['agent', agentId] });
    },
  });
 }
 4. User Feedback Design
 To manage user expectations during the "Optimistic Gap," we use visual cues:
 •	Subtle Indication: Use a slight opacity change (e.g., opacity-70) or a "syncing" icon next to the budget value while mutation.isLoading is true.
 •	Error Toast: If a rollback occurs, a destructive toast clearly explains why (e.g., "Budget cannot exceed team limit").
 •	Conflict Notice: If the server returns a value different from the optimistic one (but not an error), the UI will gracefully "snap" to the correct value upon onSettled.

 Task 4.3: Performance Optimization ⚡
 The dashboard shows data for 100+ agents with real-time updates.
 Design optimizations for:
 1.	Rendering: How to prevent unnecessary re-renders?
 2.	Data: How to handle high-frequency WebSocket updates?
 3.	Memory: How to prevent memory leaks with subscriptions?
 4.	Initial Load: How to prioritize visible content?
 Provide specific techniques and code examples for each.

 Scaling a real-time dashboard for 100+ agents requires moving away from standard React patterns toward a push-based, throttled architecture. When every agent emits metrics every second, 100 nodes can easily cause 6,000+ re-renders per minute, which will lock the main thread.
 ________________________________________
 1. Rendering: Prevent Unnecessary Re-renders
 In a list of 100 agents, an update to Agent A should not re-evaluate Agent B.
 •	Technique: Component Memoization & Virtualization. Use React.memo with a custom comparison function and react-window or tanstack-virtual to ensure only the agents visible on the screen are actually in the DOM.
 •	Technique: Localized State. Avoid lifting real-time metric state to a global provider. Keep the WebSocket subscription as close to the leaf node (the Agent Card) as possible.
 TypeScript
 // Optimized Agent Card with Memoization
 const AgentCard = React.memo(({ agentId, initialData }) => {
  // Each card subscribes only to its own data stream
  const { metrics } = useAgentSocket(agentId); 

  return (
    <div className="card">
      <MetricDisplay value={metrics.latency} />
    </div>
  );
 }, (prev, next) => prev.agentId === next.agentId); 
 // Note: We don't compare metrics here because the hook handles that internally
 2. Data: High-Frequency WebSocket Updates
 Updating the UI for every single incoming packet is inefficient. The human eye cannot process changes faster than ~100ms.
 •	Technique: Throttled Buffering. Collect incoming WebSocket messages in a buffer and flush them to the React state at a fixed interval (e.g., every 500ms).
 TypeScript
 // Hook with a throttling buffer
 function useThrottledMetrics(agentId: string) {
  const [metrics, setMetrics] = useState(null);
  const buffer = useRef<AgentMetrics | null>(null);

  useEffect(() => {
    const socket = socketManager.subscribe(agentId, (data) => {
      buffer.current = data; // Aggressive updates go to ref (no re-render)
    });

    const interval = setInterval(() => {
      if (buffer.current) {
        setMetrics(buffer.current); // Flush to state every 500ms
        buffer.current = null;
      }
    }, 500);

    return () => {
      clearInterval(interval);
      socket.unsubscribe();
    };
  }, [agentId]);

  return metrics;
 }
 3. Memory: Preventing Subscription Leaks
 With 100+ agents, opening 100 individual WebSocket connections is a massive overhead for both the client and the server.
 •	Technique: Socket Multiplexing. Use a single WebSocket connection for the entire app. Use a "Manager" or "Gateway" pattern where components register interest in specific topics, and the Manager distributes the data.
 •	Technique: Strict Cleanup. Always return a cleanup function in useEffect that explicitly sends an "UNSUBSCRIBE" message to the server to stop data flow at the source.
 TypeScript
 // Shared Socket Manager
 const socketManager = {
  conn: new WebSocket('ws://hive-backend'),
  subs: new Map(),
  subscribe(topic, callback) {
    if (!this.subs.has(topic)) {
      this.conn.send(JSON.stringify({ type: 'SUB', topic }));
      this.subs.set(topic, new Set());
    }
    this.subs.get(topic).add(callback);
    return () => {
      this.subs.get(topic).delete(callback);
      if (this.subs.get(topic).size === 0) {
        this.conn.send(JSON.stringify({ type: 'UNSUB', topic }));
      }
    };
  }
 };
 4. Initial Load: Prioritizing Visible Content
 A dashboard with 100 agents shouldn't wait for 100 historical datasets to load before showing the UI.
 •	Technique: Windowed Fetching & Skeleton States. 1. Fetch only the metadata for all agents (IDs, Names) first.
 2. Use Skeleton Screens for the metrics.
 3. Only fetch historical chart data for agents currently in the viewport (Intersection Observer).
 •	Technique: Streaming HTML. If using Next.js/Server Components, use Suspense to stream the list of agents while the heavier metric calculations are still processing on the server.
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