Declarative Configuration

The Matrix Framework allows you to configure your entire middleware system declaratively.

Benefits

• Clear Structure: Visual representation of the middleware tree
• Easy Maintenance: Simple to modify and understand
• Reusability: Components can be templated and reused
• Separation of Concerns: Configuration separate from logic

Example Configuration

<TreeGeometry>
    <!-- MQTT Connection Setup -->
    <MQTTConnector 
        Name="MQTTConnector" 
        Path="/mqtt"
        Host="mqtt.example.com"
        Port="1883"
        onConnect="handleConnect"
        onMessage="handleMessage">
        
        <!-- Authorization Layer -->
        <JWTAuthorizationComponent 
            Name="JWTAuthorization" 
            Path="/jwt"
            SecretKey="${JWT_SECRET}"
            onAuthorize="handleAuth">
            
            <!-- Terminal Interface -->
            <TerminalComponent 
                Name="Terminal" 
                Path="/terminal"
                BufferSize="1024"
                onCommand="handleCommand" />
                
        </JWTAuthorizationComponent>
    </MQTTConnector>
</TreeGeometry>

Configuration Features

1. Property Configuration

   • Set component properties directly
   • Support for environment variables
   • Type conversion handling

2. Event Binding

   • Bind event handlers declaratively
   • Multiple handlers per event
   • Event propagation control

3. Path Management

   • Automatic path resolution
   • Hierarchical addressing
   • Path-based routing

Best Practices

1. Organization

   • Group related components
   • Use meaningful names
   • Comment complex configurations

2. Security

   • Use environment variables for secrets
   • Validate configuration values
   • Implement proper authorization

3. Maintenance

   • Keep configurations modular
   • Document component relationships
   • Version control your files