[✨ Triage] dotnet/aspire#11992 by afscrome - Consistent icon for unresolved parameters #1574
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dotnet/aspire#11992: Consistent icon for unresolved parameters by afscrome
[Tool] Searching for icon for unresolved parameters, warning icon parameters, parameter resource icon, unresolved parameters icon, parameter error icon, parameter warning banner (IncludeOpen=True, IncludeClosed=True, IncludeIssues=True, IncludePullRequests=True, Repository=dotnet/aspire)
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Here are the most relevant issues and PRs related to issue #11992 "Consistent icon for unresolved parameters":
Highly Relevant Issues & PRs
1. PR #10760 (July 2025) - "Exe, ext service, + param icon updates for dashboard resource view + graph"
- Updated the icon for KnownResourceTypes.Parameter from a gear to a key, aiming for more intuitive and consistent iconography in the dashboard.
- Discussion included feedback on icon choices for executables and the possibility of using language-specific icons in the future.
- Shows active attention to the consistency and meaning of resource icons, including parameters.
2. PR #10762 (July 2025) - "Add more icons to dashboard property values"
- Added more icons to details views, including for parameters.
- Some concern about icon clutter, but overall positive feedback on clarity and color usage.
- Shows ongoing work to improve icon clarity and consistency in the dashboard.
3. Issue #10177 (July 2025) - "Considerations for revisiting parameters"
- Discusses usability issues with parameters, including their visibility and representation in the dashboard.
- Comments mention that showing all parameters can be noisy and suggest grouping or better visual distinction.
- Indicates that parameter representation (including icons) is an active area of UX improvement.
4. PR #7994 (March 2025) - "Add default icons for resource type"
- Added icons to the resource grid, matching those in the graph view.
- Discussion about icon sizing, color, and fallback logic for missing icons.
- Lays groundwork for consistent icon usage across resource types, including parameters.
5. Issue #484 (October 2023 - January 2024) - "use icons for service status in dashboard"
- Proposed replacing text with icons for resource states to reduce visual clutter and improve scanability.
- Discussion about using distinct shapes and colors for accessibility, including for warning/error states.
- Led to improvements in icon usage for resource states, which may affect how unresolved parameters are visually represented.
Related to Icon Consistency, Warnings, and Errors
6. PR #1378 (December 2023) - "Adds orange/red warning/error icons for exited resources on resources dashboard page"
- Added warning and error icons for exited resources, with discussion about icon placement, color, and accessibility.
- Feedback included suggestions for using filled icons for consistency.
7. PR #3401 (April 2024) - "Make status column icons colorblind friendly"
- Ensured icons are differentiated by both color and shape for accessibility.
- Discussion about which icons to use for different states, including warnings.
8. PR #6231 (October 2024) - "Use a clearer icon for finished state"
- Changed the icon and color for the "Finished" state to improve clarity.
- Shows ongoing refinement of icon usage for different resource states.
9. Issue #4127 (May 2024 - June 2024) - "Finished processes always show with a warning"
- Raised concern that finished processes (exit code 0) were incorrectly shown with a warning icon.
- Led to a fix and discussion about using more appropriate icons for different states.
Parameter Dialogs and UX
10. Issue #10420 (July 2025) - "[AspireE2E] Some buttons in the Unresolved Parameters option don't have tooltips."
- Focused on tooltips, but also relevant to the UX of the unresolved parameters dialog, where icon consistency is part of the overall experience.
11. PR #11160 (August 2025) - "Support prompting for unresolved parameters during deploy"
- Added support for prompting unresolved parameters, with screenshots showing dialog and resource icons.
- While the main focus is on functionality, the PR and comments show attention to the UI/UX of unresolved parameters.
Customization and Extensibility
12. PR #11863 (October 2025) - "Add support for custom icons in resources beyond FluentUI icon names"
- Added support for custom icons, allowing more flexibility in resource iconography.
- Discussion about API design and fallback logic for icons.
13. Issue #11602 (September 2025) - "Add Custom Icons to built in resources"
- Suggests that built-in resources should use the new custom icon API for better visual distinction.
- Mentions the need for a centralized list of known resource icon names for consistency.
Summary
- There is ongoing work in Aspire to improve the consistency, clarity, and accessibility of icons for resources, including parameters.
- The icon for unresolved parameters has recently been updated (PR #10760) and there is active discussion about the best choices for icons representing warnings, errors, and different resource types.
- Accessibility and UX concerns (colorblind-friendliness, tooltips, grouping) are being addressed in related issues and PRs.
- The ability to customize icons (PR #11863, Issue #11602) means future improvements to icon consistency are likely.
- Your suggestion to use a yellow warning icon for unresolved parameters aligns with the direction of recent and ongoing work in the repository.
If you want to propose a specific icon change for unresolved parameters, referencing PR #10760 and the related discussions about icon consistency and accessibility would be most relevant. There is clear precedent and support for improving icon clarity and consistency in the dashboard.