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This PR implements the missing WindowManager class for Linux platform using GTK/GDK APIs, completing the cross-platform window management functionality.

Problem

The repository had WindowManager implementations for macOS and Windows, but Linux was missing, causing build failures and preventing Linux users from utilizing window management features:

// This would fail to link on Linux
WindowManager windowManager;
auto currentWindow = windowManager.GetCurrent();
auto allWindows = windowManager.GetAll();

Solution

Added complete Linux implementation with GTK3 backend:

Core Implementation

  • src/platform/linux/window_manager_linux.cpp - Implements the three core methods:

    • Get(WindowID id) - Retrieves window by ID using GTK window enumeration
    • GetAll() - Lists all application windows via gtk_window_list_toplevels()
    • GetCurrent() - Finds focused window using GDK seat/device APIs
  • src/platform/linux/window_linux.cpp - Complete Window class implementation with GDK backend supporting all window operations (focus, show/hide, maximize/minimize, positioning, etc.)

Technical Details

  • Uses GTK3 APIs for consistency with existing Linux DisplayManager
  • Follows PIMPL pattern like macOS implementation but with GdkWindow* instead of NSWindow*
  • Uses GdkWindow pointer addresses as unique WindowID values
  • Handles headless environments gracefully with gtk_init_check()

Build System Fixes

  • Fixed CMake Linux detection (CMAKE_SYSTEM_NAME STREQUAL "Linux" instead of LINUX)
  • Corrected Objective-C++ compiler enablement (macOS only)
  • Updated Display struct field usage in existing Linux code

Testing

The implementation has been thoroughly tested:

WindowManager wm;
auto windows = wm.GetAll();        // ✓ Works
auto current = wm.GetCurrent();    // ✓ Works  
auto window = wm.Get(12345);       // ✓ Works (returns nullptr for non-existent)
  • ✅ Builds successfully on Linux
  • ✅ Links correctly with all examples
  • ✅ Handles headless environments safely
  • ✅ All Window operations work without crashes

Compatibility

This implementation maintains full API compatibility with existing macOS/Windows versions while providing platform-appropriate behavior using GTK conventions.

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Copilot AI and others added 2 commits August 25, 2025 23:33
Co-authored-by: lijy91 <3889523+lijy91@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: lijy91 <3889523+lijy91@users.noreply.github.com>
@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] [Linux] Implement WindowManager class [Linux] Implement WindowManager class with GTK backend Aug 25, 2025
@Copilot Copilot AI requested a review from lijy91 August 25, 2025 23:37
Copilot finished work on behalf of lijy91 August 25, 2025 23:37
@lijy91 lijy91 marked this pull request as ready for review August 25, 2025 23:38
@lijy91 lijy91 merged commit dc4f8e0 into main Aug 25, 2025
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