Editor — Griviewer

Griviewer Editor — Complete Review

4. Technical Architecture

A modern Grid Viewer Editor typically follows a Client-Server Model:

4.2 Backend (The Data Layer)

• Data Source: Connects to SQL/NoSQL databases, REST APIs, or static files (CSV/Excel).
• CRUD Operations: The backend exposes endpoints for Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations.
• Optimistic vs. Pessimistic Concurrency:
  • Optimistic: Assumes save will succeed; updates UI instantly. If save fails, reverts UI.
  • Pessimistic: Locks the record while editing to prevent conflicts in multi-user environments.

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5. Tile/Block Editing

For tiled graphics (common in 2D games or GIS data), the editor provides a grid view to edit individual 8x8, 16x16, or 32x32 tiles without destroying adjacent data. griviewer editor