Event Alignment

Overview

Major refactoring of the event system to create a centralized, thread-safe, and high-performance event architecture. This update establishes the EventManager as the central controller of the engine with improved event processing, tracking, and alignment.

Core Event System Improvements

EventManager Refactoring

• Thread-Safe Architecture: Redesigned EventManager for safe concurrent access
• Central Event Controller: EventManager now serves as the primary event coordinator for the entire engine
• Enhanced Event Processing: Improved event queuing, processing, and tracking mechanisms
• Performance Optimizations: Streamlined event handling for better performance
• Event Factory Integration: Added comprehensive EventFactory system for type-safe event creation

Event System Components

• EventFactory.cpp/hpp: New factory pattern implementation for event creation (138+ lines)
• EventTypeId.hpp: Enhanced event type identification system
• Event Processing Pipeline: Improved event lifecycle management and processing flow

AI System Alignment

Behavior System Updates

• Removed Frame Staggering: Eliminated complex frame staggering code from AI system for cleaner processing
• Behavior Optimization: Updated AI behaviors (Chase, Guard, Patrol, Wander, etc.) for event-driven architecture
• Entity Ownership Clarification: GameState now clearly owns all spawned entities while managers handle their lifecycle

AI Behavior Improvements

• ChaseBehavior.cpp: Major refactoring (131+ lines changed)
• PatrolBehavior.cpp: Significant updates (97+ lines changed)
• Enhanced Trigger Methods: Added new trigger methods to event manager API for AI integration

Build System & Performance

CMake Optimizations

• Build Performance: Significant CMake optimizations for faster compilation
• Test Streamlining: Simplified and optimized test configuration (1116+ lines of CMake improvements)
• Warning Elimination: Fixed multiple build warnings and compilation issues
• Cross-Platform Fixes: Addressed Windows-specific build issues

Code Quality Improvements

• cppcheck Integration: Added comprehensive static analysis suppression rules
• Unused Code Removal: Cleaned up unused includes and redundant code
• Memory Safety: Enhanced buffer management and fixed stale buffer consumption

Testing & Validation

Enhanced Test Suite

• EventManagerBehaviorTests.cpp: New comprehensive behavior testing (113+ lines)
• EventManagerTest.cpp: Expanded test coverage (335+ lines)
• Event Scaling Benchmark: Updated performance benchmarking (146+ lines)
• Mock System: Improved mock objects for better testing isolation

Test Infrastructure

• Test Script Updates: Enhanced test execution scripts for better reliability
• Core-Only Testing: Added focused test execution options
• Error Reporting: Improved test error detection and reporting

Game States & UI

State Management

• EventDemoState: Major refactoring (439+ lines) for better event demonstration
• State Alignment: Updated all game states for consistent event handling
• UI Integration: Enhanced UI manager integration with event system

Logging & Debugging

• Logger Enhancements: Added new logging macros and improved debug output
• Debug Message Cleanup: Removed duplicate and unnecessary debug messages
• Weather Event Logging: Added informational logging for weather event handling

Documentation Updates

Technical Documentation

• AGENTS.md: Updated coding guidelines and performance recommendations
• EventManager.md: Comprehensive event system documentation updates
• EventManager_QuickReference.md: Enhanced quick reference guide (158+ lines)
• Performance Guidelines: Added STL algorithm preferences for better optimization

Breaking Changes

• Event Processing: Some event handling patterns may require updates for new architecture
• AI Behavior Interface: Behavior classes may need adjustments for new event-driven model
• Test Dependencies: Test infrastructure changes may affect custom test implementations

Performance Metrics

• Event Processing: Significantly improved event processing throughput
• Memory Usage: Reduced memory overhead through better buffer management
• Build Times: Faster compilation through CMake optimizations
• Thread Safety: Enhanced concurrent processing capabilities

Files Changed

• Total Files Modified: 73 files
• Lines Added: 2,844+
• Lines Removed: 2,538+
• Net Addition: 306+ lines (with significant refactoring)

This update represents a major architectural improvement to the HammerEngine, establishing a robust foundation for scalable event-driven game development.