🔵 Node

File: Meesterproef-SNSimulation/js/Node.js

Description

The Node class represents a node in the network. It serves as a base class for other types of nodes, such as Person and Post. The Node class includes methods for drawing the node, handling links, and managing interactions.

Methods

• constructor(id, label, x, y, radius): Initializes a new instance of the Node class.

  • Parameters:
    • id (number): The unique identifier for the node.
    • label (string): The label for the node (e.g., "Person", "Social Media Post").
    • x (number): The x-coordinate of the node.
    • y (number): The y-coordinate of the node.
    • radius (number): The radius of the node.
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• draw(): Draws the node on the canvas, creating a DOM element and positioning it based on the node's coordinates.

  • Returns: HTMLElement - The created node element.
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• linkHandler(node, links, filteredEdges): Handles link actions based on the type of node. Calls either friendsHandler or itemHandler.

  • Parameters:
    • node (Node): The node to link with.
    • links (Map): The map of links in the network.
    • filteredEdges (Array): The list of filtered edges.
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• friendsHandler(node, links): Handles friend actions, adding or removing friends.

  • Parameters:
    • node (Node): The node to handle as a friend.
    • links (Map): The map of links in the network.
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• itemHandler(node, links, filteredEdges): Handles item actions, adding or removing item links.

  • Parameters:
    • node (Node): The node to handle as an item.
    • links (Map): The map of links in the network.
    • filteredEdges (Array): The list of filtered edges.
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