docs/ui/execute_button_states.md

# Execute Button States Documentation

## Overview

The Execute Button is a key component of MVP3 Sprint 2 that enables users to trigger simulated execution of their planned steps. This document describes the various states and behaviors of the execute button.

## Button States

### 1. Initial State (Hidden)
- **Visibility**: `visible=False`
- **Condition**: When no action plan has been generated
- **Behavior**: Button is not displayed to the user
- **CSS Classes**: `execute-button` (when visible)

### 2. Ready State (Visible & Enabled)
- **Visibility**: `visible=True`
- **Condition**: When valid action plan exists and input fields are properly filled
- **Text**: "🚀 Execute Plan (Simulated)"
- **Variant**: `primary` (green gradient styling)
- **Behavior**: Clickable and ready for execution
- **Visual**: Green gradient background with hover effects

### 3. Executing State (Disabled)
- **Visibility**: `visible=True`
- **Condition**: During execution processing
- **Text**: "⏳ Executing..." (would be implemented in future enhancement)
- **Behavior**: Disabled to prevent multiple simultaneous executions
- **Visual**: Loading indicator or spinner (future enhancement)

### 4. Success State (Temporary)
- **Visibility**: `visible=True`
- **Condition**: After successful execution completion
- **Text**: "✅ Execution Complete" (would be implemented in future enhancement)
- **Behavior**: Brief success indication before returning to ready state
- **Visual**: Success styling (future enhancement)

### 5. Error State (Temporary)
- **Visibility**: `visible=True`
- **Condition**: After execution error
- **Text**: "❌ Execution Failed" (would be implemented in future enhancement)
- **Behavior**: Brief error indication before returning to ready state
- **Visual**: Error styling (future enhancement)

## Button Behavior

### Visibility Control
The execute button visibility is controlled by the `handle_find_tools` function:
- Hidden by default when no action plan exists
- Shown when a valid action plan is generated
- Remains visible throughout the input filling process

### Click Handler
The button is wired to the `handle_execute_plan` function with the following inputs:
- `query_input`: Original user query
- `*prompt_input_fields`: All dynamic input field values

### State Management
Current implementation includes:
- ✅ **Visibility toggle**: Based on action plan availability
- ✅ **Click prevention**: Through proper event handling
- ✅ **Error handling**: Graceful error display in results
- ⏳ **Loading states**: Planned for future enhancement
- ⏳ **Visual feedback**: Planned for future enhancement

## CSS Styling

### Base Styling
```css
.execute-button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28a745 0%, #20c997 100%);
    margin-top: 16px;
}
```

### Hover Effects
The button inherits hover effects from the general button styling:
- Slight upward translation (`transform: translateY(-1px)`)
- Enhanced shadow for depth
- Smooth transitions

## Integration Points

### With Input Fields
- Button appears after input fields are generated
- Button state should reflect input validation (future enhancement)
- Button collects all input field values on click

### With Results Display
- Execution results are displayed in `execution_output_display` component
- Results include comprehensive execution information
- Error messages are displayed in the same area

### With Agent System
- Button triggers the `StubExecutorAgent` through `handle_execute_plan`
- Integrates with the planner to re-generate current plan
- Handles agent availability gracefully

## Future Enhancements

### Planned Improvements
1. **Real-time Input Validation**: Enable/disable based on input completeness
2. **Loading States**: Visual feedback during execution
3. **Progress Indicators**: Show execution progress
4. **State Animations**: Smooth transitions between states
5. **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Enable execution via keyboard
6. **Confirmation Dialogs**: For complex or destructive operations

### Technical Considerations
- Button state should be reactive to input changes
- Loading states should prevent UI freezing
- Error states should provide actionable feedback
- Success states should guide next steps

## Testing

### Test Coverage
The execute button functionality is tested in `tests/test_execute_button.py`:
- ✅ Handler function existence
- ✅ Valid input processing
- ✅ Error handling (empty query, missing agents, no plan)
- ✅ Multiple input handling
- ✅ Performance requirements
- ✅ Result formatting

### Manual Testing
To manually test the execute button:
1. Start the application: `python app.py`
2. Navigate to the Gradio UI
3. Enter a query and generate an action plan
4. Fill in any required input fields
5. Click the "🚀 Execute Plan (Simulated)" button
6. Verify execution results are displayed

## API Integration

### Gradio Event Binding
```python
execute_button.click(
    fn=handle_execute_plan,
    inputs=[query_input, *prompt_input_fields],
    outputs=[execution_output_display],
    api_name="execute_plan",
)
```

### Handler Function Signature
```python
def handle_execute_plan(original_user_query: str, *prompt_field_values: str) -> str:
    """Execute the planned step with collected user inputs using StubExecutorAgent."""
```

## Accessibility

### Current Implementation
- Semantic button element with clear labeling
- Descriptive text indicating simulated execution
- Proper focus management through Gradio

### Future Accessibility Enhancements
- ARIA labels for state changes
- Screen reader announcements for execution status
- Keyboard navigation support
- High contrast mode support

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*This documentation covers the MVP3 Sprint 2 implementation of the Execute Button. Future sprints will enhance the button with additional states, visual feedback, and improved user experience.*