Keep account packages search focused after the first keystroke

[kentcdodds]

Intent

Typing in /account/packages search should keep the caret in the field. The first character was dropping focus, so you had to click back in before continuing.

Summary

• RecordTableSearch is no longer a Remix-controlled value field. The first keystroke used to write ?q= into the URL, restore the previous empty query, and reveal WebKit's search cancel control — any of those dropped focus.
• The input stays uncontrolled (defaultValue plus a ref). URL / back-button updates apply immediately when the field is not focused, and on blur if they arrived while it was.
• A keystroke records the typed string as the last applied value so clearing the field or backing to the same q cannot leave a stale pending string for blur to write back.
• WebKit search-cancel chrome is hidden so the first character does not recreate the inner field.
• Shared by every account/admin RecordTable search, including packages.

Testing

• npx vitest run packages/worker/client/routes/record-table.node.test.ts --project node-unit

System changes

System recap — composes existing primitives (low risk)

Mode: recap · Base: main @ 17b0fbf4 · Head: 1929e1a5

Classification: composes — no primitives added or changed; this PR keeps the existing URL-backed table search and fixes how the shared search field holds focus and syncs after blur.

Primitives touched

Primitive	Group	Impact
app-ui	surfaces	composes — RecordTableSearch stays the same control; only its focus/value wiring changes

Change flow

The packages (and other table) search field writes q into the URL on input without remounting, defers a different URL value until blur, and drops a stale pending string when q returns to the last typed value.

sequenceDiagram
	actor User
	participant appUi as app-ui
	User->>appUi: type in RecordTableSearch
	appUi->>appUi: acknowledge typed value as last applied
	appUi->>appUi: replaceLocation ?q=
	Note over appUi: uncontrolled input; no WebKit cancel chrome
	User->>appUi: back or clear returns q to last applied
	appUi->>appUi: drop stale pending string
	User->>appUi: blur after a different URL q
	appUi->>appUi: apply deferred external value
	appUi-->>User: caret stays; field matches URL after blur

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Summary by CodeRabbit

• Bug Fixes
  • Improved record-table search synchronization when navigating or receiving URL-provided updates.
  • Preserved in-progress search text while the field is focused, applying external changes after the field loses focus.
  • Ensured newly entered search text takes precedence over stale pending updates.
  • Removed browser-provided search decorations and cancel controls for a more consistent interface.

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Changes

Record-table search

Layer / File(s)	Summary
Search synchronization contract packages/worker/client/routes/record-table-search-sync.ts	RecordTableSearchSync records the latest applied value and pending external value. External values apply immediately when unfocused, defer while focused, and clear when stale or acknowledged.
Search input integration packages/worker/client/routes/record-table.tsx	RecordTableSearch acknowledges typed values, tracks the input element, applies pending values on blur, and hides browser search decorations and controls.
Search input validation packages/worker/client/routes/record-table.node.test.ts	Tests cover uncontrolled server rendering, accessibility attributes, acknowledged input, deferred focused updates, stale pending values, and immediate unfocused updates.

Estimated code review effort: 3 (Moderate) | ~25 minutes

Merge Risk: ⚪ Minimal · up to 8c246

This localized change keeps account package search focused while typing and synchronizes URL updates around focus changes; no actionable merge-blocking risk remains after normal checks and review.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
  participant User
  participant RecordTableSearch
  participant SearchSync
  User->>RecordTableSearch: type search value
  RecordTableSearch->>SearchSync: acknowledge input value
  SearchSync-->>RecordTableSearch: clear pending external value
  RecordTableSearch->>SearchSync: reconcile external URL value
  SearchSync-->>RecordTableSearch: apply immediately or defer until blur

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Possibly related PRs

• kentcdodds/kody#1273: Both PRs modify RecordTableSearch and its associated tests.

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Inline comments:
In `@packages/worker/client/routes/record-table.node.test.ts`:
- Around line 137-155: Add a DOM interaction test alongside the existing
RecordTableSearch test that focuses the input, types user text, applies an
external value update, and verifies the user text remains while focused; then
blur the input and verify it synchronizes to the deferred external value. Use
the existing RecordTableSearch symbols and test utilities, preserving the
current static SSR assertions.

In `@packages/worker/client/routes/record-table.tsx`:
- Around line 354-395: Update the input synchronization logic in the returned
renderer to retain external value changes while the field is focused instead of
marking them synchronized immediately. Add a blur handler that applies the
pending value to input.value after focus ends, and only update the tracked
synchronized value once the DOM value has been changed; preserve the existing
behavior for external updates received while the input is unfocused.

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