KarlContainerUI

Primary Compose UI component for visualizing and interacting with a KARL AI container.

This composable provides a comprehensive visual representation of an active KARL container, displaying real-time learning progress, current predictions, and system status. It serves as the primary interface between users and the AI system, offering transparency into the learning process and immediate access to AI-generated insights.

Component Architecture:

Reactive State Management:

• Built on Kotlin StateFlows for efficient, reactive state observation

• Automatic recomposition when container state changes

• Minimal performance impact through targeted state subscriptions

• Thread-safe state updates from background learning processes

Material Design Compliance:

• Follows Material Design 3 principles and component guidelines

• Adaptive theming support with light/dark mode compatibility

• Consistent typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy

• Accessible color contrasts and semantic markup

Layout and Presentation:

• Flexible column layout that adapts to available space

• Minimum height constraints ensure content visibility

• Responsive spacing and typography scaling

• Clear visual hierarchy emphasizing current predictions

User Experience Features:

Learning Transparency:

• Real-time progress indicator showing AI maturity level

• Visual feedback for learning milestones and achievements

• Clear status indicators for container operational state

• Historical progress context for user understanding

Prediction Display:

• Prominent display of current AI suggestions and recommendations

• Confidence scoring with intuitive visual representation

• Prediction type categorization for appropriate user response

• Fallback content when no predictions are available

Interactive Elements:

• Integration points for user feedback and preference controls

• Action buttons for container management (reset, configure)

• Instruction input mechanisms for behavior customization

• Accessibility support for keyboard and screen reader navigation

Integration Patterns:

MVVM/MVI Architecture:

• Designed for integration with modern Android architecture patterns

• StateFlow parameters enable clean separation of concerns

• ViewModel integration for complex state management scenarios

• Support for unidirectional data flow patterns

State Flow Design:

// Example ViewModel integration:
class KarlViewModel : ViewModel() {
    private val _predictionState = MutableStateFlow<Prediction?>(null)
    val predictionState: StateFlow<Prediction?> = _predictionState.asStateFlow()

    private val _progressState = MutableStateFlow(0f)
    val progressState: StateFlow<Float> = _progressState.asStateFlow()

    fun updateFromContainer(container: KarlContainer) {
        viewModelScope.launch {
            val prediction = container.getPrediction()
            _predictionState.value = prediction

            val insights = container.learningEngine.getLearningInsights()
            _progressState.value = insights.progressEstimate
        }
    }
}

Dependency Injection:

• Compatible with Hilt, Dagger, and other DI frameworks

• StateFlow parameters enable testable component design

• Mock state injection for preview and testing scenarios

• Clear dependency boundaries for modular development

Performance Considerations:

Efficient Recomposition:

• StateFlow observation minimizes unnecessary recompositions

• Targeted state collection prevents cascade updates

• Stable parameter design reduces composition overhead

• Lazy evaluation for expensive UI calculations

Memory Management:

• StateFlow lifecycle tied to composition lifecycle

• Automatic cleanup when component leaves composition

• Efficient state subscription management

• Memory-conscious prediction and progress caching

Customization and Theming:

Material Theming:

• Respects application theme colors and typography

• Automatic adaptation to light/dark mode changes

• Support for dynamic color schemes (Material You)

• Consistent visual language with host application

Layout Customization:

• Modifier parameter for layout control and styling

• Configurable spacing and sizing parameters

• Support for different screen sizes and orientations

• Integration with custom design systems

Accessibility Features:

Screen Reader Support:

• Semantic content descriptions for all UI elements

• Proper heading hierarchy and navigation structure

• Dynamic content announcements for state changes

• Alternative text for visual progress indicators

Keyboard Navigation:

• Tab order optimization for efficient navigation

• Focus management for interactive elements

• Keyboard shortcuts for common actions

• Visual focus indicators for clarity

Usage Examples:

Basic Integration:

@Composable
fun MainScreen(viewModel: KarlViewModel = viewModel()) {
    KarlContainerUI(
        predictionState = viewModel.predictionState,
        learningProgressState = viewModel.progressState
    )
}

Advanced Customization:

@Composable
fun CustomKarlUI(container: KarlContainer) {
    val prediction by container.predictionFlow.collectAsState()
    val progress by container.progressFlow.collectAsState()

    KarlContainerUI(
        predictionState = container.predictionFlow,
        learningProgressState = container.progressFlow
    )
}

Parameters

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