Studio Internal

Core editor engine for the Studio visual builder platform

• Studio Internal
• Overview
• What it does
• Key Features
  • Editor Core
  • Visual Builder Capabilities
  • Node Transformations
  • Operation System
• Architecture
• Use Cases
• Integration

Overview

studio-internal is the foundational editor engine that powers the Studio. It's a custom implementation inspired by Slate.js, specifically designed for page building and component composition.

What it does

This package provides a complete editor system for managing hierarchical component structures, responsive styles, and interactive editing operations. It serves as the core data model and transformation engine for visual page builders.

Key Features

Editor Core

• Custom Slate.js-inspired editor implementation
• Hierarchical node management with parent-child relationships
• Slot-based component system for flexible layouts
• Operation-based state management with history tracking

Visual Builder Capabilities

• Responsive Styles: Manage breakpoint-specific styling
• CSS Classes: Dynamic class assignment and management
• Component Properties: Flexible prop system for component configuration
• Slot Management: Insert and manage component slots for dynamic content

Node Transformations

• Insert/Remove: Add and delete components from the page
• Move/Lift: Reposition components within the hierarchy
• Wrap/Unwrap: Group and ungroup components
• Selection Management: Track and manage user selections
• Path References: Maintain stable references during operations

Operation System

• Operation Serialization: Transfer operations between contexts
• History Management: Undo/redo functionality
• Batch Operations: Efficient bulk transformations
• Change Detection: Optimized re-rendering

Architecture

The editor follows a plugin-based architecture with:

• Core Engine: Base editor functionality and state management
• Transform Plugins: Node manipulation operations
• Interface Layer: Type-safe API definitions
• Utility Functions: Helper functions for common operations

Use Cases

• Visual Page Builders: Drag-and-drop page composition
• Component Editors: Nested component editing
• Style Management: Responsive design tools
• Content Management: Dynamic content insertion and editing

Integration

This package is designed to be consumed by higher-level packages like:

• studio-react - React integration layer
• studio-client - Client-side SDK
• studio-registry - Component registry system