Day 14

Hours worked/Total: 0.5/22

Day Recap

Connected the folder picker functionality to a Avalonia ListBox to render filenames from the selected folder. Resolved issues with path transformations and successfully displayed file lists dynamically.

What I Did

• Decided to use the folder path from the picker to populate a ListBox with filenames.
• Tested the ObservableObject type for MainWindowViewModel:
  • Verified that [RelayCommand] works with this setup and generates boilerplate code for commands.
• Reused the folder path variable but encountered an issue:
  • The folder picker returns a universal URI syntax.
  • Directory.GetFiles requires a traditional file path, so I had to transform the URI syntax accordingly.
• Implemented dynamic rendering:
  • When the user picks a folder, the app retrieves the filenames and displays them in a ListBox.

Remarks

• Finally seeing the app handle dynamic data feels rewarding. The integration of ObservableObject with [RelayCommand] significantly simplifies the process.
• The ListBox rendering works well, and the app feels more interactive now.

Next Goals

Learn how to design a sidebar with Avalonia axaml layout system.