Query regarding design of TUI for convex

[sproutcake23]

Greetings everyone, I have some questions and requests:

• How can a user provide input within the TUI environment?
• Please provide a rough sketch for the TUI.
• What key features and functionalities should the TUI include to meet user needs efficiently?

[aditya-an1l]

Based on my understanding, here’s what we can do:

1. How can a user provide input within the TUI environment?

There are three primary ways to handle user input within the TUI:

1. File Input:
   The user can select or specify the path to a file containing the code to be translated or executed.

2. Inline Editor:
   A built-in text editor where the user can directly type or paste their code. This allows quick experimentation and avoids dependency on external files.

3. Interpreted Mode:
   Similar to a Python interpreter, this mode lets users enter and execute small snippets of code interactively.

2. Rough Sketch for the TUI

Here’s a possible starting point for the TUI layout. This is just an initial concept — suggestions and improvements are always welcome.

3. What key features and functionalities should the TUI include?

Core Features

• Language Selection: Choose the desired language pack for translation.
• Code Editor & File Handling: Open, edit, and save multilingual code easily.
• Layout Switching: Toggle between code, translation, and output views.
• Input Handling: Manage input via file, inline text, or interpreter mode.
• Sandboxing: Run code safely in an isolated environment.

User Experience Enhancements

• Keyboard Shortcuts: For quick navigation and efficient workflow.
• Dynamic Status Bar: Display current mode, language, and system state.
• Theme Support: Light and dark modes for better readability.
• Logs View: Switch between translation logs, output, and error traces.

Additional Features

• Execution Timeout: Prevent infinite loops or long-running executions.
• Validation Layer: Ensure unsafe or malicious operations are filtered before execution.