OpenFn / OpenFn/lightning

Allow removal of any node in a workflow except the first node

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Description

As a user, I'm unable to delete a step that other downstream steps depend on. With the introduction of free node positioning, I should be able to delete any node except the first node.

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User acceptance criteria

As a user, I should be able to delete any node except the first node.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the workflow editor's node-deletion handling and the existing rule that protects the first node; verify behavior with downstream-dependent nodes. Done means every node except the first can be deleted.

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Assessment

Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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