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Joseph Doherty db663cc82d feat(configmanager): add ConnectionStrings editor with test connection support
Adds a new ConnectionStrings section to ConfigManager allowing users to manage
database connection strings with provider selection, connection testing, and
visual feedback for connection state.
2026-01-22 11:12:08 -05:00

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# ConnectionStrings Editor - Implementation Plan
## Overview
Step-by-step implementation guide for adding ConnectionStrings editor to ConfigManager.
**Estimated tasks:** 12 tasks in 4 batches
---
## Batch 1: Data Models
### Task 1: Create ConnectionProvider enum
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/Models/ConnectionProvider.cs`
```csharp
namespace JdeScoping.ConfigManager.Models;
/// <summary>
/// Database provider types supported by the ConnectionStrings editor.
/// </summary>
public enum ConnectionProvider
{
Generic,
SqlServer,
Oracle
}
```
**Verification:** Build succeeds.
---
### Task 2: Create ConnectionStringEntry model
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/Models/ConnectionStringEntry.cs`
```csharp
namespace JdeScoping.ConfigManager.Models;
/// <summary>
/// Represents a single connection string entry with provider-specific fields.
/// </summary>
public class ConnectionStringEntry
{
public string Name { get; set; } = string.Empty;
public ConnectionProvider Provider { get; set; } = ConnectionProvider.Generic;
// SqlServer fields
public string? Server { get; set; }
public string? Database { get; set; }
public string? UserId { get; set; }
public string? Password { get; set; }
public string Encrypt { get; set; } = "True";
public bool TrustServerCertificate { get; set; }
public int ConnectionTimeout { get; set; } = 30;
public string? ApplicationName { get; set; }
// Oracle fields
public string? Host { get; set; }
public int Port { get; set; } = 1521;
public string? ServiceName { get; set; }
// Generic fields
public string? RawConnectionString { get; set; }
/// <summary>
/// Generates the connection string based on the Provider type.
/// </summary>
public string GenerateConnectionString()
{
return Provider switch
{
ConnectionProvider.SqlServer => GenerateSqlServerConnectionString(),
ConnectionProvider.Oracle => GenerateOracleConnectionString(),
ConnectionProvider.Generic => RawConnectionString ?? string.Empty,
_ => string.Empty
};
}
private string GenerateSqlServerConnectionString()
{
var parts = new List<string>();
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(Server))
parts.Add($"Server={Server}");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(Database))
parts.Add($"Database={Database}");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(UserId))
parts.Add($"User Id={UserId}");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(Password))
parts.Add($"Password={Password}");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(Encrypt))
parts.Add($"Encrypt={Encrypt}");
if (TrustServerCertificate)
parts.Add("TrustServerCertificate=True");
if (ConnectionTimeout != 30)
parts.Add($"Connection Timeout={ConnectionTimeout}");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(ApplicationName))
parts.Add($"Application Name={ApplicationName}");
return string.Join(";", parts);
}
private string GenerateOracleConnectionString()
{
var parts = new List<string>();
var host = Host ?? "localhost";
var port = Port > 0 ? Port : 1521;
var service = ServiceName ?? "";
parts.Add($"Data Source=//{host}:{port}/{service}");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(UserId))
parts.Add($"User Id={UserId}");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(Password))
parts.Add($"Password={Password}");
if (ConnectionTimeout > 0 && ConnectionTimeout != 30)
parts.Add($"Connection Timeout={ConnectionTimeout}");
return string.Join(";", parts);
}
}
```
**Verification:** Build succeeds.
---
### Task 3: Create ConnectionStringsSection model
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/Models/ConnectionStringsSection.cs`
```csharp
namespace JdeScoping.ConfigManager.Models;
/// <summary>
/// Configuration section for connection strings.
/// </summary>
public class ConnectionStringsSection
{
public List<ConnectionStringEntry> Entries { get; set; } = new();
}
```
**Verification:** Build succeeds.
---
### Task 4: Add ConnectionStrings to ConfigModel
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/Models/ConfigModel.cs`
Add property to existing ConfigModel class:
```csharp
public ConnectionStringsSection ConnectionStrings { get; set; } = new();
```
**Verification:** Build succeeds.
---
## Batch 2: ViewModels
### Task 5: Create ConnectionStringEntryViewModel
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/ViewModels/Forms/ConnectionStringEntryViewModel.cs`
Create ViewModel that wraps ConnectionStringEntry with:
- All properties exposed with change notification
- `GeneratedConnectionString` computed property
- `IsPasswordVisible` toggle property
- `TogglePasswordVisibilityCommand`
- `ProviderDisplay` and `ServerDisplay` for table columns
Key implementation details:
- Constructor takes `ConnectionStringEntry model` and `Action onChanged`
- All setters call `OnPropertyChanged()` and `_onChanged()`
- When Provider changes, also notify `GeneratedConnectionString`
- ServerDisplay returns Server (SqlServer), Host (Oracle), or "-" (Generic)
**Verification:** Build succeeds.
---
### Task 6: Create ConnectionStringsFormViewModel
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/ViewModels/Forms/ConnectionStringsFormViewModel.cs`
Create main ViewModel with:
- `Connections : ObservableCollection<ConnectionStringEntryViewModel>`
- `SelectedConnection : ConnectionStringEntryViewModel?`
- `HasSelection : bool` (computed from SelectedConnection != null)
- `ConnectionCount : int` (computed from Connections.Count)
- `AvailableProviders : IReadOnlyList<ConnectionProvider>`
- `EncryptOptions : IReadOnlyList<string>` = ["True", "False", "Strict"]
Commands:
- `AddConnectionCommand` - creates new entry with default name "NewConnection", selects it
- `DeleteConnectionCommand` - requires confirmation via IDialogService, removes selected
- `ValidateConnectionCommand` - validates syntax, shows result via IDialogService
- `TestConnectionCommand` - tests actual connection, shows modal result
Constructor takes:
- `ConnectionStringsSection model`
- `Action onChanged`
- `IDialogService dialogService`
**Verification:** Build succeeds.
---
### Task 7: Create IConnectionTestService interface and implementation
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/Services/IConnectionTestService.cs`
```csharp
namespace JdeScoping.ConfigManager.Services;
public interface IConnectionTestService
{
Task<ConnectionTestResult> TestConnectionAsync(string connectionString, ConnectionProvider provider);
}
public class ConnectionTestResult
{
public bool Success { get; init; }
public string Message { get; init; } = string.Empty;
public TimeSpan? Duration { get; init; }
}
```
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/Services/ConnectionTestService.cs`
Implementation that:
- Uses `Microsoft.Data.SqlClient` for SqlServer
- Uses `Oracle.ManagedDataAccess.Client` for Oracle (or stub if not available)
- Returns success/failure with timing and error message
**Verification:** Build succeeds.
---
## Batch 3: Views (AXAML)
### Task 8: Create ConnectionStringsFormView.axaml
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/Views/Forms/ConnectionStringsFormView.axaml`
Create view with:
1. Header section ("Connection Strings" with separator)
2. Connections list section:
- DataGrid with Name, Provider, Server columns
- Height="200", selection mode single
- Toolbar with Add, Delete buttons
3. Placeholder section (when no selection):
- "Select a connection string to edit" text
4. Edit form section (when selection exists):
- Name + Provider fields (always visible)
- ContentControl with DataTemplates for provider-specific fields
5. Action buttons section:
- Validate, Test Connection buttons
Use existing form styling:
- Background="#0D0F12", BorderBrush="#2D3540"
- Input Background="#232A35"
- FontFamily="JetBrains Mono" for values
- MaxWidth="800" (wider than other forms for table)
**Verification:** Build succeeds and view renders.
---
### Task 9: Create provider-specific DataTemplates
Within ConnectionStringsFormView.axaml, create DataTemplates in UserControl.Resources:
**SqlServerTemplate:**
- Server, Database fields (row)
- UserId, Password fields (row, password with reveal button)
- Encrypt dropdown, TrustServerCertificate checkbox (row)
- ConnectionTimeout, ApplicationName fields (row)
- Connection string preview box
**OracleTemplate:**
- Host, Port fields (row)
- ServiceName field
- UserId, Password fields (row, password with reveal button)
- ConnectionTimeout field
- Connection string preview box
**GenericTemplate:**
- Info banner explaining generic usage
- Connection String multiline TextBox
Use ContentControl with binding to switch templates based on Provider.
**Verification:** Build succeeds, templates render correctly.
---
### Task 10: Create ConnectionStringsFormView.axaml.cs code-behind
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/Views/Forms/ConnectionStringsFormView.axaml.cs`
Standard Avalonia code-behind:
```csharp
using Avalonia.Controls;
namespace JdeScoping.ConfigManager.Views.Forms;
public partial class ConnectionStringsFormView : UserControl
{
public ConnectionStringsFormView()
{
InitializeComponent();
}
}
```
**Verification:** Build succeeds.
---
## Batch 4: Integration & Tests
### Task 11: Integrate into MainWindowViewModel
**File:** `NEW/src/Utils/JdeScoping.ConfigManager/ViewModels/MainWindowViewModel.cs`
Updates needed:
1. In `BuildSettingsNodes()` method, add ConnectionStrings node:
```csharp
new TreeNodeViewModel("ConnectionStrings", "🔗", TreeNodeType.SettingsSection)
{
SectionKey = "ConnectionStrings"
}
```
2. In `LoadFormViewModelForNode()` method, add case for ConnectionStrings:
```csharp
"ConnectionStrings" => new ConnectionStringsFormViewModel(
_appSettingsConfig!.ConnectionStrings,
MarkCurrentNodeModified,
_dialogService,
_connectionTestService),
```
3. Register `IConnectionTestService` in DI (App.axaml.cs or Program.cs)
**Verification:**
- Build succeeds
- ConnectionStrings appears in Settings tree
- Clicking node shows form
---
### Task 12: Add unit tests
**File:** `NEW/tests/JdeScoping.ConfigManager.Tests/Models/ConnectionStringEntryTests.cs`
Test cases:
- `GenerateConnectionString_SqlServer_ProducesCorrectFormat`
- `GenerateConnectionString_SqlServer_OmitsDefaultTimeout`
- `GenerateConnectionString_Oracle_ProducesEZConnectFormat`
- `GenerateConnectionString_Generic_ReturnsRawString`
- `DefaultValues_AreCorrect`
**File:** `NEW/tests/JdeScoping.ConfigManager.Tests/ViewModels/Forms/ConnectionStringEntryViewModelTests.cs`
Test cases:
- `Constructor_InitializesFromModel`
- `PropertyChange_UpdatesModel`
- `PropertyChange_InvokesOnChanged`
- `TogglePasswordVisibility_TogglesIsPasswordVisible`
- `ProviderDisplay_ReturnsCorrectString`
- `ServerDisplay_ReturnsServerForSqlServer`
- `ServerDisplay_ReturnsHostForOracle`
- `ServerDisplay_ReturnsDashForGeneric`
**File:** `NEW/tests/JdeScoping.ConfigManager.Tests/ViewModels/Forms/ConnectionStringsFormViewModelTests.cs`
Test cases:
- `Constructor_InitializesFromModel`
- `AddConnection_CreatesNewEntryAndSelectsIt`
- `DeleteConnection_RemovesSelectedEntry`
- `SelectedConnection_UpdatesHasSelection`
- `HasSelection_IsFalseWhenNothingSelected`
- `ConnectionCount_ReflectsCollectionSize`
**Verification:** All tests pass.
---
## Summary
| Batch | Tasks | Description |
|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | 1-4 | Data models (ConnectionProvider, ConnectionStringEntry, ConnectionStringsSection, ConfigModel update) |
| 2 | 5-7 | ViewModels (ConnectionStringEntryViewModel, ConnectionStringsFormViewModel, IConnectionTestService) |
| 3 | 8-10 | Views (ConnectionStringsFormView, DataTemplates, code-behind) |
| 4 | 11-12 | Integration (MainWindowViewModel, DI registration) and unit tests |
## Post-Implementation Verification
After all tasks complete:
1. `dotnet build NEW/JdeScoping.slnx` - should succeed
2. `dotnet test NEW/JdeScoping.slnx` - all tests should pass
3. Run ConfigManager app:
- Open a config folder
- Navigate to Settings → ConnectionStrings
- Add a new SqlServer connection
- Fill in fields, verify preview updates
- Test connection works
- Save config, verify appsettings.json updated