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Migrate UI layer to React while preserving spreadsheet core #57

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Summary

Migrate only the OpenWebSheet UI layer to React. The spreadsheet core, rendering/data model, formulas, import/export logic, and file format handling should remain separate from the React migration unless a small adapter is required.

Scope

  • Rebuild UI shell, menus, dialogs, toolbars, panels, and view controls using React.
  • Create clear boundaries between React UI components and the existing spreadsheet core APIs.
  • Add adapters/hooks where needed for UI-to-core communication.
  • Preserve existing canvas/spreadsheet behavior during the migration.
  • Keep the core framework-agnostic so it can be tested and evolved independently.

Out of scope

  • Rewriting the spreadsheet engine/core logic.
  • Rewriting formula evaluation.
  • Rewriting import/export functionality.
  • Changing the file format or data model unless required for UI integration.

Suggested acceptance criteria

  • React app shell can host the existing spreadsheet surface.
  • Main UI controls are implemented as React components.
  • Existing spreadsheet core behavior remains unchanged.
  • UI-to-core boundaries are documented.
  • Regression tests cover key UI workflows and confirm no core behavior regressions.

Notes

This should be treated as a UI migration issue, not a full application rewrite.

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