Project Roadmap

Establish the foundational structure of the application, including the C++ backend and the main QML window.

• Initialize CMake project and Qt 6 configuration.
• Create C++ classes: `DiagramController` and `NetworkElement`.
• Set up the main application window in QML.
• Implement a basic toolbar and a placeholder canvas area.

Implement the primary user interactions for creating and manipulating network elements on the canvas.

• Implement "Add Item" dialog to create new `NetworkElement` instances.
• Display elements on the canvas using a `Repeater`.
• Enable drag-and-drop movement for all network items.
• Implement a visual selection state for items.

Develop the system for creating visual links between network items.

• Implement logic to add connections by selecting two items.
• Create a `Connection.qml` component to draw lines/curves.
• Ensure connections update their position when items are moved.
• Add C++ backend support to store connection data.

Allow users to modify the properties of existing network elements and connections.

• Implement an "Edit" dialog (re-using the Add dialog).
• Allow double-clicking an item to open the edit dialog.
• Add functionality to delete selected items and connections.
• Implement context menu (right-click) for quick actions.

Introduce standard editor tools to improve usability and workflow efficiency.

• Implement an Undo/Redo stack for major actions.
• Add zoom in/out and pan functionality to the canvas.
• Implement an optional snap-to-grid feature for precise alignment.
• Add functionality to save and load diagrams (e.g., to JSON).

Finalize the application for delivery, focusing on stability, documentation, and code quality.

• Conduct thorough testing and bug fixing.
• Clean up code and add comments where necessary.
• Prepare final project documentation and build instructions.
• Package the source code for final delivery.