Angular Workflow - A Node-Based Workflow Editor

Angular Workflow is an open-source library that offers functionality similar to the popular React Flow library, built specifically for Angular applications. It provides a powerful and flexible node-based diagram editor where users can drag and drop nodes, connect them with curved lines, and create complex workflows visually.

Key Features

• Node-based Interaction: Users can select nodes from a list and drag them into a playground area to build workflows intuitively.
• Drag-and-Drop: Seamlessly drag nodes onto the canvas to arrange and organize the workflow.
• Curved Connections: Connect nodes using smooth, curved lines to clearly define the flow of data or logic.
• Directed Arrows: Each connection line features arrows to represent the direction of the workflow.
• Customizable Nodes: Easily modify node properties to suit different applications.
• Fully Interactive: Nodes and connections can be rearranged, allowing real-time updates to your workflow structure.
• Angular-friendly: Designed for seamless integration into Angular projects, making it easy to implement workflows in any Angular application.

Usage

This project works similarly to React Flow, but for Angular-based environments. The nodes and edges can be customized to fit any use case, from business process modeling to data flow diagrams.

Roadmap

Phase 1: Initial Setup and Basic Features

• Project Setup

  • Initialize Angular project with essential libraries.
  • Set up basic project structure and configurations.

• Basic Node Functionality

  • Implement drag-and-drop functionality for nodes.
  • Create a basic node component with customizable properties.

• Basic Connection Functionality

  • Implement basic line connections between nodes.
  • Add simple styling for connections (lines).

Phase 2: Advanced Node and Connection Features

• Curved Connections

  • Implement curved lines for node connections.
  • Add support for directed arrows on connection lines.

• Interactive Nodes

  • Allow real-time updates to node positions and properties.
  • Implement node resizing and repositioning.

• Customizable Nodes

  • Add options for customizing node appearance and content.
  • Support various node types (e.g., input, output).

Phase 3: Performance Enhancements and Angular Integration

• Performance Optimizations

  • Optimize rendering performance for large workflows.
  • Improve responsiveness for mobile devices.

• Angular 17 Integration

  • Update the library to support Angular 17 features and improvements.
  • Ensure compatibility with Angular 17’s latest functionalities.

Phase 4: Advanced Features and Future Enhancements

• Extended Node Types

  • Implement additional node types and functionalities.
  • Allow for complex node interactions and behaviors.

• User Customization and Theming

  • Add support for user-defined themes and styles.
  • Implement custom templates and layout options for nodes.

• Community Contributions

  • Add features based on community feedback and contributions.
  • Regularly review and integrate pull requests from contributors.

Future Plans

• Integration with External Libraries

  • Explore integrating with other libraries or tools for enhanced functionality.

• Enhanced User Interface

  • Develop a more advanced and user-friendly interface for building workflows.

• Documentation and Tutorials

  • Provide comprehensive documentation and tutorials to help users get started.
  • Create example use cases and guides for common tasks.