Database structure view improvements #21

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opened 2026-06-10 14:36:31 +01:00 by oli · 1 comment
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  • Simple one: make the Tables list narrower. I think it's currently 25 chars wide, that's not the best use of horizontal screen real estate.
  • We have considered it before, and we should do so again: do we need the left-hand bar at all? It provides redundant information, it's huge, we don't have space...
  • If we do decide to stick to the Tables list, we could still consider adding something else to the left-hand column, such as a relationship view - but relationship names are naturally longer, so they may not fit easily, and then we would need scrolling in these panels...

I think my tendency right now is to get rid of the left-hand column.

- Simple one: make the Tables list narrower. I think it's currently 25 chars wide, that's not the best use of horizontal screen real estate. - We have considered it before, and we should do so again: do we need the left-hand bar at all? It provides redundant information, it's huge, we don't have space... - If we do decide to stick to the Tables list, we could still consider adding something else to the left-hand column, such as a relationship view - but relationship names are naturally longer, so they may not fit easily, and then we would need scrolling in these panels... I think my tendency right now is to get rid of the left-hand column.
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Implemented in ADR-0046 (Phases B + C). The left column is now width-optional (hidden at <=90 cols), gains a Relationships panel below Tables, and a Ctrl-O navigation mode peeks/expands/scrolls it. Commits 386627a, 94825d0, c9da6ff, 22bec61.

Implemented in ADR-0046 (Phases B + C). The left column is now width-optional (hidden at <=90 cols), gains a Relationships panel below Tables, and a Ctrl-O navigation mode peeks/expands/scrolls it. Commits 386627a, 94825d0, c9da6ff, 22bec61.
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