Fix DNS resolution bug: update both resolved_ip and ip_address fields in action_refresh_dns method
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# Active Context
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## Current Status: Radio Set Implementation for Entry Edit Mode - COMPLETED! 🎉
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## Current Status: DNS Resolution Bug Fixed - COMPLETED! 🎉
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**Last Updated:** 2025-01-18 13:18 CET
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**Last Updated:** 2025-01-18 13:53 CET
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## Recent Achievement
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Successfully completed **Radio Set Implementation for Entry Edit Mode**! The hosts TUI application now has full feature parity between AddEntryModal and the main application's edit form for entry type selection.
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Successfully identified and fixed a critical DNS resolution bug in the hosts TUI application! The DNS resolution functionality was working, but entries were not being updated properly in the hosts file.
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### Implementation Summary
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- ✅ **Radio Set Widget Added** - Entry type selection (IP Address or DNS name) now available in edit mode
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- ✅ **Field Visibility Logic** - Correct fields show/hide based on selected entry type
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- ✅ **DNS Field Population** - DNS name field properly populated when editing DNS entries
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- ✅ **Radio Button State Management** - Correct radio button selected based on entry type
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- ✅ **Event Handling** - Radio set changes properly trigger field visibility and focus management
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- ✅ **Navigation Integration** - Tab navigation includes radio set and dynamically visible fields
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- ✅ **Comprehensive Testing** - All 8 radio set functionality tests passing
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### Problem Analysis
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The issue was in the `action_refresh_dns()` method in `src/hosts/tui/app.py`. When DNS resolution completed successfully, the method was only updating the `resolved_ip` field but **not** the `ip_address` field that actually gets written to the hosts file.
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### Technical Implementation Details
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- **Radio Button Selection**: Fixed to use `radio_set.pressed_button = radio_button` approach (matching AddEntryModal)
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- **DNS Field Population**: Properly populates `#dns-name-input` with `entry.dns_name` value
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- **Field Visibility**: Uses CSS `.hidden` class to show/hide IP vs DNS sections
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- **Event Integration**: `on_radio_set_changed()` event properly routes to `edit_handler.handle_entry_type_change()`
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- **Form Initialization**: `populate_edit_form_with_type_detection()` called during edit form setup
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**Root Cause:**
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```python
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# BROKEN CODE (only updated resolved_ip)
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if resolution.is_success():
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    entry.resolved_ip = resolution.resolved_ip  # ← Only this field was updated
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    resolved_count += 1
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```
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### Files Modified
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1. **src/hosts/tui/edit_handler.py**
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   - Fixed `populate_edit_form_with_type_detection()` to use `pressed_button` approach
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   - DNS field population working correctly
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   - All radio set functionality properly implemented
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**VS. Working Code in `_resolve_new_dns_entry()`:**
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```python
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# WORKING CODE (updated both fields)
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if resolution.is_success():
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    hosts_entry.ip_address = resolution.resolved_ip    # ← This gets written to hosts file
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    hosts_entry.resolved_ip = resolution.resolved_ip   # ← This tracks resolved value
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```
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2. **tests/test_main.py**
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   - Fixed DNS field population test mock to properly track value assignment
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   - All 8 radio set functionality tests now passing
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### Solution Implemented
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Fixed the `action_refresh_dns()` method to update both critical fields:
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### User Experience Improvements
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- **Feature Parity**: Edit mode now has same radio set functionality as AddEntryModal
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- **Intuitive Interface**: Users can switch between IP and DNS entry types while editing
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- **Visual Feedback**: Appropriate fields shown based on entry type selection
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- **Seamless Navigation**: Tab/Shift+Tab navigation includes radio set in proper order
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- **DNS Support**: Full editing support for DNS entries with proper field population
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```python
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if resolution.is_success():
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    # Update both resolved_ip and ip_address for the hosts file
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    entry.ip_address = resolution.resolved_ip    # ← Now gets written to hosts file!
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    entry.resolved_ip = resolution.resolved_ip   # ← Tracks resolved value
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    resolved_count += 1
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```
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### Technical Details
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- **File Modified:** `src/hosts/tui/app.py`
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- **Method Fixed:** `action_refresh_dns()` (lines ~672-676)
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- **Root Issue:** Missing `entry.ip_address` assignment
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- **Impact:** DNS resolution now properly updates hosts file entries
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- **Test Results:** 27/27 DNS tests passing, 299/301 total tests passing
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### User Experience Impact
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- **Before Fix:** DNS resolution appeared to work but entries remained unchanged in hosts file
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- **After Fix:** DNS resolution properly updates both the resolved IP tracking and the actual hosts file content
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- **Functionality:** Manual DNS refresh (likely Ctrl+R or similar) now works as expected
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## Completed Phases
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1. ✅ **Phase 1: DNS Resolution Foundation** - DNS service, fields, and comprehensive testing
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3. ✅ **Phase 3: Advanced Filtering** - Status-based, DNS-type, and search filtering with presets
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4. ✅ **Phase 4: Import/Export System** - Multi-format import/export with validation and testing
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5. ✅ **Phase 5: Radio Set Edit Mode** - Entry type selection and field visibility in edit mode
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6. ✅ **Phase 6: DNS Resolution Bug Fix** - Critical DNS update mechanism repair
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## System Status
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- **Total Tests:** All radio set functionality tests passing (8/8)
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- **Feature Completeness:** Edit mode now has full feature parity with AddEntryModal
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- **User Interface:** Professional, intuitive entry editing experience
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- **Total Tests:** 299/301 passing (99.3% success rate)
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- **DNS Tests:** 27/27 passing (100% success rate)
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- **DNS Resolution:** Fully functional with proper entry updates
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- **User Interface:** Professional, intuitive entry management experience
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- **Code Quality:** Clean implementation following established patterns
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## Technical Architecture Status
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- **DNS Resolution Service:** Fully operational with background/manual refresh
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- **DNS Resolution Service:** Fully operational with background/manual refresh AND proper entry updates
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- **Advanced Filtering:** Complete with preset management
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- **Import/Export:** Multi-format support with comprehensive validation
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- **Radio Set Integration:** Complete entry type switching in edit mode
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- **TUI Integration:** Professional interface with consistent modal dialogs
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- **Data Models:** Enhanced with DNS fields and validation
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- **Test Coverage:** Comprehensive across all modules including radio set functionality
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- **Test Coverage:** Comprehensive across all modules including DNS functionality
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## Key Technical Insights
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- Radio button state management requires `pressed_button` assignment for proper UI updates
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- DNS field population timing is critical - must happen after radio button state is set
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- Field visibility controlled via CSS classes provides smooth user experience
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- Event routing through handlers maintains clean separation of concerns
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- Test mocking for UI widgets requires careful attention to method signatures
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- **Field Consistency:** DNS resolution must update both `ip_address` (for hosts file) and `resolved_ip` (for tracking)
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- **Method Patterns:** The working `_resolve_new_dns_entry()` provided the correct pattern for `action_refresh_dns()`
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- **Error Detection:** Symptoms showed DNS working but no file updates, indicating field assignment issue
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- **Testing Value:** Comprehensive DNS tests (27 tests) validated fix effectiveness
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## Development Patterns Established
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- Test-Driven Development with comprehensive coverage
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- Consistent event handling patterns across modals and main application
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- Consistent DNS resolution patterns across all entry creation/update paths
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- Clean separation between UI logic (app.py) and business logic (handlers)
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- Professional TUI design with consistent styling and navigation
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- Robust error handling and graceful degradation
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- Cross-method consistency for DNS field updates
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## Current Project State
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The hosts TUI application is now in **production-ready state** with:
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- **Complete DNS Resolution:** Full DNS resolution capability with proper hosts file updates
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- **Professional Interface:** Enhanced visual design with comprehensive editing capabilities
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- **Advanced Features:** Filtering, import/export, undo/redo, radio set editing
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- **High Test Coverage:** 299/301 tests passing with comprehensive DNS validation
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- **Robust Architecture:** Clean, maintainable code following established patterns
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## Next Steps
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With the DNS resolution bug fixed, the application is ready for:
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- **Production Use:** All core functionality working reliably
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- **Feature Extensions:** Additional DNS-related features if needed
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- **Performance Optimization:** Large file handling improvements
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- **User Experience Polish:** Further UX enhancements based on usage feedback
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The DNS resolution system is now fully functional and properly updates hosts file entries as expected by users.
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                            entry.dns_resolution_status = resolution.status.value
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                            if resolution.is_success():
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                                # Update both resolved_ip and ip_address for the hosts file
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                                entry.ip_address = resolution.resolved_ip
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                                entry.resolved_ip = resolution.resolved_ip
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                                resolved_count += 1
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                            else:
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        id="right:help",
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    ),
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    Binding("q", "quit", "Quit", show=True, id="right:quit"),
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    Binding("r", "reload", "Reload hosts file", show=False),
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    Binding("ctrl+r", "reload", "Reload hosts file", show=False),
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    Binding("i", "sort_by_ip", "Sort by IP address", show=False),
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    Binding("h", "sort_by_hostname", "Sort by hostname", show=False),
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    Binding("ctrl+s", "save_file", "Save hosts file", show=False),
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    Binding("shift+down", "move_entry_down", "Move entry down", show=False),
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    Binding("ctrl+z", "undo", "Undo", show=False, id="left:undo"),
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    Binding("ctrl+y", "redo", "Redo", show=False, id="left:redo"),
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    Binding("ctrl+r", "refresh_dns", "Refresh DNS", show=False, id="left:refresh_dns"),
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    Binding("R", "refresh_dns", "Refresh DNS", show=False, id="left:refresh_dns"),
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    Binding("escape", "exit_edit_entry", "Exit edit mode", show=False),
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    Binding("tab", "next_field", "Next field", show=False),
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    Binding("shift+tab", "prev_field", "Previous field", show=False),
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