Template Extension

A development template and reference extension that provides a starting point for creating custom extensions for modernGraphTool.

Overview

The Template extension serves as a comprehensive example and starting point for developers who want to create custom extensions for modernGraphTool.

It demonstrates best practices, proper API usage, and common patterns used in extension development.

Features

• Complete Extension Structure: Full example of extension architecture
• API Demonstrations: Examples of using core modernGraphTool APIs
• Event Handling: Proper event listening and dispatching patterns
• UI Integration: Shadow DOM and component integration examples
• Configuration Handling: Extension configuration management
• Development Tools: Built-in development and debugging utilities

Technical Specifications

Property	Value
Extension Name	template
Latest Version	1.0.0
Minimum Core API Level	1
Minimum Core Version	1.0.0
I18N Support	Partial (demonstrates i18n patterns)

Configuration

{
  NAME: "template",
  DESCRIPTION: "sample description",
  ENABLED: false,    // Disabled by default as it's a development template
}

Development Template

This extension is disabled by default as it's intended for development reference and learning purposes rather than production use.

Core API Demonstrations

The template extension showcases usage of modernGraphTool's core APIs:

Data Access APIs

• MenuState: Accessing and managing application menu state
• DataProvider: Reading frequency response data and metadata
• MetadataParser: Parsing headphone metadata information

Utility APIs

• GtToast: Displaying toast notifications to users
• StringLoader: Internationalization and string management (if I18N_ENABLED)
• CoreEvent: Event system integration

Example API Usage

// Example from template extension
import { MenuState, DataProvider, MetadataParser, GtToast } from "../../core.min.js";

// Access current frequency response data
const frDataMap = DataProvider.getFRDataMap();

// Access phone metadata
const phoneMetadata = DataProvider.getPhoneMetadata();

// Show toast notification
GtToast.show("Template extension loaded!", "info");

Extension Structure

File Organization

template/
├── main.js                 // Main extension entry point
└── README.md              // Extension documentation (if needed)

Class Structure

export default class TemplateElement extends HTMLElement {
  constructor(config = {}) {
    super();
    this.config = config;           // Store extension configuration
    this.attachShadow({ mode: 'open' });  // Create shadow DOM
    
    // Initialize extension
    this._initializeExtension();
  }
}

Development Patterns

Shadow DOM Usage

The template demonstrates proper Shadow DOM implementation:

// Create shadow DOM
const shadow = this.attachShadow({ mode: 'open' });

// Create and style container
const container = document.createElement('div');
container.classList.add('container');
shadow.appendChild(container);

Event Handling

Examples of proper event management:

// Event listener setup
this._setupEventListeners();

// Button click handlers
button.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
  this._handleButtonClick(e);
});

Configuration Management

How to handle extension configuration:

constructor(config = {}) {
  this.config = config;
  // Use configuration values
  if (this.config.SOME_OPTION) {
    // Handle configuration option
  }
}

Using as Development Template

Step 1: Copy Template

1. Copy the template folder to create your new extension
2. Rename the folder to your extension name
3. Update the main.js file with your extension logic

Step 2: Update Metadata

export const EXTENSION_METADATA = {
  name: 'your-extension-name',        // Update with your extension name
  version: '1.0.0',                  // Your extension version
  apiLevel: 1,                       // Keep current API level
  coreMinVersion: '1.0.0',           // Minimum modernGraphTool version
  coreMaxVersion: '1.0.x',           // Maximum compatible version
  description: 'Your extension description',
  author: 'Your Name'
};

Step 3: Customize Configuration

{
  NAME: "your-extension-name",           // Must match folder name
  DESCRIPTION: "Your extension description",
  ENABLED: true,                         // Enable for development
  I18N_ENABLED: false,                   // Enable if you need i18n
  CONFIG: {
    // Your custom configuration options
    YOUR_OPTION: "default_value",
  },
}

Step 4: Implement Your Features

Replace the template content with your extension logic:

export default class YourExtensionClass extends HTMLElement {
  constructor(config = {}) {
    super();
    // Your extension initialization
  }
  
  // Your methods and functionality
}