# Builder Exploration Notes — Task 3: Hover Interaction

## Capability Gap Identified

- **Hover Events**: No visible support for `onPointerOver` / `onPointerOut` (hover) in the interaction panel
- **Click Behavior**: `onClick` trigger is present in UI, but actions did not produce visible results during testing
- **Visual Logic**: No clear way to connect user interaction to visual state changes (e.g., color/scale)
- **Interaction Experience**: Scene appears static due to lack of responsive feedback

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## Observations

- Interaction UI exists but execution behavior is unclear or inconsistent
- Hover-based interaction is not exposed as a first-class concept
- Click interaction may require additional configuration or may be unstable in current environment

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## Comparison vs Code

- **Vanilla**:
  - Requires raycasting and mouse tracking
  - Fully controllable but complex

- **R3F**:
  - Hover interaction is simple using `onPointerOver` / `onPointerOut`
  - Very intuitive and minimal code

- **Thob**:
  - Hover interaction not available
  - Click interaction present but did not behave as expected during testing

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## Key Insight

The builder currently lacks clear support for continuous pointer-based interactions (like hover) and shows limitations in reliably executing event-based visual updates.

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## Product Perspective

Hover interactions are essential for user feedback (highlighting, selection cues). The absence or instability of such interactions limits the builder’s ability to create engaging 3D experiences.

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## Verdict

Strong for **static visual setup**  
Limited for **interactive behavior (hover and dynamic feedback)**