In what precedence should task-critical attributes claim the highest-effectiveness channels? (a sub-question that arises while solving: What is the best way to display concept mapping and diagram trees in this app (a software application) for the concepts being shown?)

This question is under-determined. I need clarification to give you a useful answer about task-critical attributes in channel allocation.

## Missing Context

I need specific details:

1. **What are your specific task-critical attributes?** - Temporal sequence, causal relationships, hierarchical dependencies, data accuracy, user decision points?

2. **What are your available "channels" for display?** - Visual hierarchy (size, color, position), animation, interactivity, labeling, spatial layout?

3. **What is your use case or user task?** - Learning the domain, making decisions, debugging workflows, understanding dependencies?

4. **What are your constraints?** - Screen real estate, cognitive load limits, user expertise level?

## General Principle

In information visualization hierarchy, precedence typically follows: - Highest effectiveness to highest salience channels (position in visual field, color, size) - Task-critical attributes map to channels with the lowest error rates for that specific task

Which attributes are "task-critical" depends entirely on your specific goals.

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Clarify the above or provide an example of: - A concept map you're trying to display - The decisions or actions users will make from it

Then I can give concrete precedence guidance.