# Richard - This is likely pretty basic, but how ...

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Started: 2026-06-26T20:07:39.129000+00:00
Last activity: 2026-06-27T05:02:15.297000+00:00

## Richard — 2026-06-26T20:07:38.747000+00:00

This is likely pretty basic, but how are connections meant to be made between components. I see I can specify connections in the `connection` prop on an element or by using the `trace` element. Are these equivalent?

## Seve — 2026-06-26T21:19:34.640000+00:00

yea equivalent. in some cases, you can specify additional properties like maxLength using <trace />

## Mustafa7 — 2026-06-27T05:02:15.297000+00:00

I would suggest using <trace/> as you can have extra properties with it