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docs/index.html.js
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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ const references= {
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Welcome to Deka DOM Elements (dd<el> or DDE) — a lightweight library for building dynamic UIs with
a declarative syntax that stays close to the native DOM API. dd<el> gives you powerful reactive tools
without the complexity and overhead of larger frameworks.
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/introducing/helloWorld.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, { textContent: t`The 3PS Pattern: A Better Way to Build UIs`, id: "h-3ps" }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
At the heart of dd<el> is the 3PS (3-Part Separation) pattern. This simple yet powerful approach helps you
organize your UI code into three distinct areas, making your applications more maintainable and easier
to reason about.
@@ -62,22 +62,22 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The 3PS pattern separates your code into three clear parts:
`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Create State")}: Define your application’s reactive data using signals
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Bind to Elements")}: Define how UI elements react to state changes
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Update State")}: Modify state in response to user events or other triggers
`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
By separating these concerns, your code becomes more modular, testable, and easier to maintain. This
approach shares principles with more formal patterns like ${el("a", { textContent: "MVVM",
...references.w_mvv })} and ${el("a", { textContent: "MVC", ...references.w_mvc })}, but with less
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The 3PS pattern becomes especially powerful when combined with components, allowing you to create
reusable pieces of UI with encapsulated state and behavior. You’ll learn more about this in the
following sections.
@@ -93,36 +93,36 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`How to Use This Documentation`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This guide will take you through dd<el>’s features step by step:
`),
el("ol", { start: 2 }).append(
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p02-elements.html" }).append(el("strong", "Elements"))} — Creating
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p02-elements.html" }).append(el("strong", "Elements"))} — Creating
and manipulating DOM elements`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p03-events.html" }).append(el("strong", "Events and Addons"))} —
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p03-events.html" }).append(el("strong", "Events and Addons"))} —
Handling user interactions and lifecycle events`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p04-signals.html" }).append(el("strong", "Signals"))} — Adding
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p04-signals.html" }).append(el("strong", "Signals"))} — Adding
reactivity to your UI`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p05-scopes.html" }).append(el("strong", "Scopes"))} — Managing
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p05-scopes.html" }).append(el("strong", "Scopes"))} — Managing
component lifecycles`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p06-customElement.html" }).append(el("strong", "Web Components"))} —
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p06-customElement.html" }).append(el("strong", "Web Components"))} —
Building native custom elements`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p07-debugging.html" }).append(el("strong", "Debugging"))} — Tools to
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p07-debugging.html" }).append(el("strong", "Debugging"))} — Tools to
help you build and fix your apps`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p08-extensions.html" }).append(el("strong", "Extensions"))} —
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p08-extensions.html" }).append(el("strong", "Extensions"))} —
Integrating third-party functionalities`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p09-optimization.html" })
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p09-optimization.html" })
.append(el("strong", "Performance Optimization"))} — Techniques for optimizing your applications`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p10-todomvc.html" }).append(el("strong", "TodoMVC"))} — A real-world
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p10-todomvc.html" }).append(el("strong", "TodoMVC"))} — A real-world
application implementation`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p11-ssr.html" }).append(el("strong", "SSR"))} — Server-side
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p11-ssr.html" }).append(el("strong", "SSR"))} — Server-side
rendering with dd<el>`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p12-ireland.html" }).append(el("strong", "Ireland Components"))} —
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p12-ireland.html" }).append(el("strong", "Ireland Components"))} —
Interactive demos with server-side pre-rendering`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("a", { href: "p13-appendix.html" }).append(el("strong", "Appendix & Summary"))} —
el("li").append(T`${el("a", { href: "p13-appendix.html" }).append(el("strong", "Appendix & Summary"))} —
Comprehensive reference and best practices`),
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Each section builds on the previous ones, so we recommend following them in order.
Let’s get started with the basics of creating elements!
`),

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@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ const references= {
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Building user interfaces in JavaScript often involves creating and manipulating DOM elements.
dd<el> provides a simple yet powerful approach to element creation that is declarative, chainable,
and maintains a clean syntax close to HTML structure.
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/elements/intro.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Creating Elements: Native vs dd<el>`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
In standard JavaScript, you create DOM elements using the
${el("a", references.mdn_create).append(el("code", "document.createElement()"))} method
and then set properties individually or with ${el("code", "Object.assign()")}:
@@ -85,14 +85,14 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("code", "el")} function provides a simple wrapper around ${el("code", "document.createElement")}
with enhanced property assignment.
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/elements/dekaCreateElement.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Advanced Property Assignment`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("code", "assign")} function is the heart of dd<el>’s element property handling. It is internally
used to assign properties using the ${el("code", "el")} function. ${el("code", "assign")} provides
intelligent assignment of both ${el("a", { textContent: "properties (IDL)", ...references.mdn_idl })}
@@ -104,28 +104,28 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("dd", t`Prefers IDL properties, falls back to setAttribute() when no writable property exists`),
el("dt", t`Data and ARIA Attributes`),
el("dd").append(...T`Both ${el("code", "dataset")}.* and ${el("code", "data-")}* syntaxes supported
el("dd").append(T`Both ${el("code", "dataset")}.* and ${el("code", "data-")}* syntaxes supported
(same for ${el("em", "ARIA")})`),
el("dt", t`Style Handling`),
el("dd").append(...T`Accepts string or object notation for ${el("code", "style")} property`),
el("dd").append(T`Accepts string or object notation for ${el("code", "style")} property`),
el("dt", t`Class Management`),
el("dd").append(...T`Works with ${el("code", "className")}, ${el("code", "class")}, or ${el("code",
el("dd").append(T`Works with ${el("code", "className")}, ${el("code", "class")}, or ${el("code",
"classList")} object for toggling classes`),
el("dt", t`Force Modes`),
el("dd").append(...T`Use ${el("code", "=")} prefix to force attribute mode, ${el("code", ".")} prefix to
el("dd").append(T`Use ${el("code", "=")} prefix to force attribute mode, ${el("code", ".")} prefix to
force property mode`),
el("dt", t`Attribute Removal`),
el("dd").append(...T`Pass ${el("code", "undefined")} to remove a property or attribute`)
el("dd").append(T`Pass ${el("code", "undefined")} to remove a property or attribute`)
)
),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/elements/dekaAssign.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
You can explore standard HTML element properties in the MDN documentation for
${el("a", { textContent: "HTMLElement", ...references.mdn_el })} (base class)
and specific element interfaces like ${el("a", { textContent: "HTMLParagraphElement", ...references.mdn_p })}.
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Building DOM Trees with Chainable Methods`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
One of the most powerful features of dd<el> is its approach to building element trees.
Unlike the native DOM API which doesn’t return the parent after ${el("code", "append()")}, dd<el>’s
${el("code", "append()")} always returns the parent element:
@@ -150,28 +150,28 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This chainable pattern is much cleaner and easier to follow, especially for deeply nested elements.
It also makes it simple to add multiple children to a parent element in a single fluent expression.
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/elements/dekaAppend.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Using Components to Build UI Fragments`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("code", "el")} function is overloaded to support both tag names and function components.
This lets you refactor complex UI trees into reusable pieces:
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/elements/dekaBasicComponent.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Component functions receive the properties object as their first argument, just like regular elements.
This makes it easy to pass data down to components and create reusable UI fragments.
`),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
It’s helpful to use naming conventions similar to native DOM elements for your components.
This allows you to keeps your code consistent with the DOM API.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Use ${el("a", { textContent: "destructuring assignment", ...references.mdn_destruct })}
to extract the properties from the ${el("code", "props")} and pass them to the component element:
${el("code", "function component({ className }){ return el(\"p\", { className }); }")} for make
@@ -180,29 +180,29 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Working with SVG and Other Namespaces`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For non-HTML elements like SVG, MathML, or custom namespaces, dd<el> provides the ${el("code", "elNS")}
function which corresponds to the native ${el("a", references.mdn_ns).append(el("code",
"document.createElementNS"))}:
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/elements/dekaElNS.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This function returns a namespace-specific element creator, allowing you to work with any element type
using the same consistent interface.
`),
el(h3, t`Best Practices for Declarative DOM Creation`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use component functions for reusable UI fragments:")} Extract common UI patterns
into reusable functions that return elements.
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Leverage destructuring for cleaner component code:")} Use
${el("a", { textContent: "destructuring", ...references.mdn_destruct })} to extract properties
from the props object for cleaner component code.
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Leverage chainable methods for better performance:")} Use chainable methods
${el("code", ".append()")} to build complex DOM trees for better performance and cleaner code.
`),

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export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Events are at the core of interactive web applications. dd<el> provides a clean, declarative approach to
handling DOM events and extends this pattern with a powerful Addon system to incorporate additional
functionalities into your UI templates.
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/events/intro.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Events and Listeners: Two Approaches`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
In JavaScript you can listen to native DOM events using
${el("a", references.mdn_listen).append(el("code", "element.addEventListener(type, listener, options)"))}.
dd<el> provides an alternative approach with arguments ordered differently to better fit its declarative
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The main benefit of dd<el>’s approach is that it works as an Addon (see below), making it easy to integrate
directly into element declarations.
`),
@@ -86,13 +86,13 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(h3, t`Removing Event Listeners`),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Unlike the native addEventListener/removeEventListener pattern, dd<el> uses the ${el("a", {
textContent: "AbortSignal", ...references.mdn_abortListener })} for declarative approach for removal:
`)
),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/events/abortSignal.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This is the same for signals (see next section) and works well with scopes and library extendability (
see scopes and extensions section).
`),
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("div", { className: "tab", dataTab: "html-attr" }).append(
el("h4", t`HTML Attribute Style`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/events/attribute-event.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Forces usage as an HTML attribute. Corresponds to
${el("code", `<button onclick="console.log(event)">click me</button>`)}. This can be particularly
useful for SSR scenarios.
@@ -119,13 +119,13 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("p", t`Uses the addon pattern (so adds the event listener to the element), see above.`)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For a deeper comparison of these approaches, see
${el("a", { textContent: "WebReflection’s detailed analysis", ...references.web_events })}.
`),
el(h3, t`Understanding Addons`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Addons are a powerful pattern in dd<el> that extends beyond just event handling.
An Addon is any function that accepts an HTML element as its first parameter.
`),
@@ -139,22 +139,22 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Capture element references`)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
You can use Addons as ≥3rd argument of the ${el("code", "el")} function, making it possible to
extend your templates with additional functionality:
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/events/templateWithListeners.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
As the example shows, you can provide types in JSDoc+TypeScript using the global type
${el("code", "ddeElementAddon")}. Notice how Addons can also be used to get element references.
`),
el(h3, t`Lifecycle Events`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Addons are called immediately when an element is created, even before it’s connected to the live DOM.
You can think of an Addon as an "oncreate" event handler.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
dd<el> provides two additional lifecycle events that correspond to ${el("a", { textContent:
"custom element", ...references.mdn_customElements })} lifecycle callbacks:
`),
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/events/live-cycle.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For regular elements (non-custom elements), dd<el> uses ${el("a",
references.mdn_mutation).append(el("code", "MutationObserver"), " | MDN")} internally to track
lifecycle events.
@@ -179,28 +179,28 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("div", { className: "warning" }).append(
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Always use ${el("code", "on.*")} functions as library must ensure proper (MutationObserver)
registration, not ${el("code", "on('dde:*', ...)")}, even the native event system is used with event
names prefixed with ${el("code", "dde:")}.
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Use lifecycle events sparingly, as they require internal tracking
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Leverage parent-child relationships: when a parent is removed, all children are also removed
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
…see section later in documentation regarding hosts elements
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
dd<el> ensures that connected/disconnected events fire only once for better predictability
`)
)
),
el(h3, t`Dispatching Custom Events`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This makes it easy to implement component communication through events, following standard web platform
patterns. The curried approach allows for easy reuse of event dispatchers throughout your application.
`),
@@ -209,17 +209,17 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(h3, t`Best Practices`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Clean up listeners")}: Use AbortSignal to prevent memory leaks
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Leverage lifecycle events")}: For component setup and teardown
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Delegate when possible")}: Add listeners to container elements when handling many
similar elements
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Maintain consistency")}: Choose one event binding approach and stick with it
`)
),

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@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ const references= {
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Signals provide a simple yet powerful way to create reactive applications with dd<el>. They handle the
fundamental challenge of keeping your UI in sync with changing data in a declarative, efficient way.
`),
@@ -55,13 +55,13 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Automatic UI updates when data changes`),
el("li", t`Clean separation between data, logic, and UI`),
el("li", t`Small runtime with minimal overhead`),
el("li").append(...T`${el("strong", "In future")} no dependencies or framework lock-in`)
el("li").append(T`${el("strong", "In future")} no dependencies or framework lock-in`)
)
),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/intro.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`The 3-Part Structure of Signals`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Signals organize your code into three distinct parts, following the
${el("a", { textContent: t`3PS principle`, href: "./#h-3ps" })}:
`),
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/signals.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Signals implement the ${el("a", { textContent: t`Publish–subscribe pattern`, ...references.wiki_pubsub
})}, a form of ${el("a", { textContent: t`Event-driven programming`, ...references.wiki_event_driven
})}. This architecture allows different parts of your application to stay synchronized through
@@ -110,30 +110,30 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("dd", t`S.on(signal, callback) → runs callback whenever signal changes`),
el("dt", t`Unsubscribing`),
el("dd").append(...T`S.on(signal, callback, { signal: abortController.signal }) → Similarly to the
el("dd").append(T`S.on(signal, callback, { signal: abortController.signal }) → Similarly to the
${el("code", "on")} function to register DOM events listener.`)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Signals can be created with any type of value, but they work best with ${el("a", { textContent:
t`primitive types`, ...references.mdn_primitive })} like strings, numbers, and booleans. For complex
data types like objects and arrays, you’ll want to use Actions (covered below).
`),
el(h3, t`Derived Signals: Computed Values`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Computed values (also called derived signals) automatically update when their dependencies change.
Create them by passing ${el("strong", "a function")} to ${el("code", "S()")}:
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/derived.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Derived signals are read-only - you can’t call ${el("code", ".set()")} on them. Their value is always
computed from their dependencies. They’re perfect for transforming or combining data from other signals.
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/computations-abort.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Signal Actions: For Complex State`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When working with objects, arrays, or other complex data structures. Signal Actions provide
a structured way to modify state while maintaining reactivity.
`),
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }))
),
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
In some way, you can compare it with ${el("a", { textContent: "useReducer", ...references.mdn_use_reducer })}
hook from React. So, the ${el("code", "S(<data>, <actions>)")} pattern creates a store “machine”. We can
then invoke (dispatch) registered action by calling ${el("code", "S.action(<signal>, <name>, ...<args>)")}
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/actions-demo.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Actions provide these benefits:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -183,17 +183,17 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Prevent accidental direct mutations`),
el("li", t`Act similar to reducers in other state management libraries`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Here’s a more complete example of a todo list using signal actions:
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/actions-todos.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
${el("strong", "Special Action Methods")}: Signal actions can implement special lifecycle hooks:
`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("code", "[S.symbols.onclear]()")} - Called when the signal is cleared. Use it to clean up
resources.
`),
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Connecting Signals to the DOM`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Signals really shine when connected to your UI. dd<el> provides several ways to bind signals to DOM elements:
`),
@@ -245,37 +245,37 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("code", "assign")} and ${el("code", "el")} functions detect signals automatically and handle binding.
You can use special properties like ${el("code", "dataset")}, ${el("code", "ariaset")}, and
${el("code", "classList")} for fine-grained control over specific attribute types.
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/dom-attrs.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
${el("code", "S.el()")} is especially powerful for conditional rendering and lists:
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/dom-el.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Best Practices for Signals`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Follow these guidelines to get the most out of signals:
`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Keep signals small and focused")}: Use many small signals rather than a few large ones
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use derived signals for computations")}: Don’t recompute values in multiple places
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Clean up signal subscriptions")}: Use AbortController (scope.host()) to prevent memory
leaks
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use actions for complex state")}: Don’t directly mutate objects or arrays in signals
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Avoid infinite loops")}: Be careful when one signal updates another in a subscription
`)
),

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@@ -29,21 +29,21 @@ const references= {
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For state-less components we can use functions as UI components (see “Elements” page). But in real life,
we may need to handle the component’s life-cycle and provide JavaScript the way to properly use
the ${el("a", { textContent: t`Garbage collection`, ...references.garbage_collection })}.
`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/scopes/intro.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`The library therefore uses ${el("em", t`scopes`)} to provide these functionalities.`),
el("p").append(T`The library therefore uses ${el("em", t`scopes`)} to provide these functionalities.`),
el(h3, t`Understanding Host Elements and Scopes`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("strong", "host")} is the name for the element representing the component. This is typically the
element returned by a function. To get a reference, you can use ${el("code", "scope.host()")}. To apply addons,
just use ${el("code", "scope.host(...<addons>)")}.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Scopes are primarily needed when signals are used in DOM templates (with ${el("code", "el")}, ${el("code",
"assign")}, or ${el("code", "S.el")}). They provide a way for automatically removing signal listeners
and cleaning up unused signals when components are removed from the DOM.
@@ -86,19 +86,19 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/scopes/scopes-and-hosts.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
${el("strong", "Best Practice:")} Always capture the host reference (or other scope related values) at
the beginning of your component function using ${el("code", "const { host } = scope")} to avoid
scope-related issues, especially with ${el("em", "asynchronous code")}.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
If you are interested in the implementation details, see Class-Based Components section.
`)
),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/scopes/good-practise.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Class-Based Components`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
While functional components are the primary pattern in dd<el>, you can also create class-based components.
For this, we implement function ${el("code", "elClass")} and use it to demonstrate implementation details
for better understanding of the scope logic.
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/scopes/class-component.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Automatic Cleanup with Scopes`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
One of the most powerful features of scopes is automatic cleanup when components are removed from the DOM.
This prevents memory leaks and ensures resources are properly released.
`),
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/scopes/cleaning.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
In this example, when you click "Remove", the component is removed from the DOM, and all its associated
resources are automatically cleaned up, including ${el("em",
"the signal subscription that updates the text content")}. This happens because the library
@@ -135,12 +135,12 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Declarative vs Imperative Components`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The library DOM API and signals work best when used declaratively. It means you split your app’s logic
into three parts as introduced in ${el("a", { textContent: "Signals (3PS)", ...references.signals })}.
`),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Strictly speaking, the imperative way of using the library is not prohibited. Just be careful to avoid
mixing the declarative approach (using signals) with imperative manipulation of elements.
`)
@@ -165,20 +165,20 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(h3, t`Best Practices for Scopes and Components`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Capture host early:")} Use ${el("code", "const { host } = scope")} at component start
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Define signals as constants:")} ${el("code", "const counter = S(0);")}
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Prefer declarative patterns:")} Use signals to drive UI updates rather than manual DOM
manipulation
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Keep components focused:")} Each component should do one thing well
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Add explicit cleanup:")} For resources not managed by dd<el>, use ${el("code",
"on.disconnected")}
`)

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@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ const references= {
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
dd<el> pairs powerfully with ${el("a", references.mdn_web_components).append(el("strong", t`Web
Components`))} to create reusable, encapsulated custom elements with all the benefits of dd<el>’s
declarative DOM construction and reactivity system.
@@ -76,29 +76,29 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/customElement/intro.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Getting Started: Web Components Basics`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Web Components are a set of standard browser APIs that let you create custom HTML elements with
encapsulated functionality. They consist of three main technologies:
`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Custom Elements:")} Create your own HTML tags with JS-defined behavior
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Shadow DOM:")} Encapsulate styles and markup within a component
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "HTML Templates:")} Define reusable markup structures (${el("em",
"the dd<el> replaces this part")})
`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Let’s start with a basic Custom Element example without dd<el> to establish the foundation:
`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/customElement/native-basic.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For complete information on Web Components, see the
${el("a", references.mdn_custom_elements).append(el("strong", t`MDN documentation`))}.
Also, ${el("a", references.custom_elements_tips).append(el("strong", t`Handy Custom Elements Patterns`))}
@@ -107,10 +107,10 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`dd<el> Integration: Step 1 - Event Handling`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The first step in integrating dd<el> with Web Components is enabling dd<el>’s event system to work with your
Custom Elements. This is done with ${el("code", "customElementWithDDE")}, which makes your Custom Element
compatible with dd<el>’s event handling. (${el("em").append(...T`Notice that customElementWithDDE is
compatible with dd<el>’s event handling. (${el("em").append(T`Notice that customElementWithDDE is
actually`)} ${el("a", { textContent: "decorator", ...references.decorators })})
`),
el("div", { className: "function-table" }).append(
@@ -127,14 +127,14 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/customElement/customElementWithDDE.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
${el("strong", "Key Point:")} The ${el("code", "customElementWithDDE")} function adds event dispatching
to your Custom Element lifecycle methods, making them work seamlessly with dd<el>’s event system.
`)
),
el(h3, t`dd<el> Integration: Step 2 - Rendering Components`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The next step is to use dd<el>’s component rendering within your Custom Element. This is done with
${el("code", "customElementRender")}, which connects your dd<el> component function to the Custom Element.
`),
@@ -159,32 +159,32 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/customElement/dde.js"), page_id }),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
In this example, we’re using Shadow DOM (${el("code", "this.attachShadow()")}) for encapsulation,
but you can also render directly to the element with ${el("code", "customElementRender(this, ...)")}.
`)
),
el(h3, t`Reactive Web Components with Signals`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
One of the most powerful features of integrating dd<el> with Web Components is connecting HTML attributes
to dd<el>’s reactive signals system. This creates truly reactive custom elements.
`),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
${el("strong", "Two Ways to Handle Attributes:")}
`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Using standard attribute access (${el("code", "this.getAttribute(<name>)")}) - Passes attributes as
regular values (static)
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("code", "S.observedAttributes")} - Transforms attributes into signals (reactive)
`)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Using the ${el("code", "S.observedAttributes")} creates a reactive connection between your element’s
attributes and its internal rendering. When attributes change, your component automatically updates!
`),
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Working with Shadow DOM`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Shadow DOM provides encapsulation for your component’s styles and markup. When using dd<el> with Shadow DOM,
you get the best of both worlds: encapsulation plus declarative DOM creation.
`),
@@ -223,14 +223,14 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/customElement/shadowRoot.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For more information on Shadow DOM, see
${el("a", { textContent: t`Using Shadow DOM`, ...references.mdn_shadow_dom_depth })}, or the comprehensive
${el("a", { textContent: t`Shadow DOM in Depth`, ...references.shadow_dom_depth })}.
`),
el(h3, t`Working with Slots`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Besides the encapsulation, the Shadow DOM allows for using the ${el("a", references.mdn_shadow_dom_slot).append(
el("strong", t`<slot>`), t` element(s)`)}. You can simulate this feature using ${el("code", "simulateSlots")}:
`),
@@ -246,23 +246,23 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Best Practices for Web Components with dd<el>`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When combining dd<el> with Web Components, follow these recommendations:
`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Always use customElementWithDDE")} to enable event integration
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Prefer S.observedAttributes")} for reactive attribute connections
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Create reusable component functions")} that your custom elements render
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use scope.host()")} to clean up event listeners and subscriptions
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Add setters and getters")} for better property access to your element
`)
),

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@@ -17,19 +17,19 @@ const fileURL= url=> new URL(url, import.meta.url);
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Debugging is an essential part of application development. This guide provides techniques
and best practices for debugging applications built with dd<el>, with a focus on signals.
`),
el(h3, t`Debugging signals`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Signals are reactive primitives that update the UI when their values change. When debugging signals,
you need to track their values, understand their dependencies, and identify why updates are or aren't happening.
`),
el("h4", t`Inspecting signal values`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The simplest way to debug a signal is to log its current value by calling the get method:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
// without triggering updates
console.log('Current value:', signal.valueOf());
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
You can also monitor signal changes by adding a listener:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el("h4", t`Debugging derived signals`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
With derived signals (created with ${el("code", "S(() => computation))")}), debugging is a bit more complex
because the value depends on other signals. To understand why a derived signal isn’t updating correctly:
`),
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/debugging/mutations.js"), page_id }),
el("h4", t`Memory leaks with signal listeners`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Signal listeners can cause memory leaks if not properly cleaned up. Always use AbortSignal
to cancel listeners.
`),
@@ -84,12 +84,12 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/debugging/debouncing.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Browser DevTools tips for dd<el>`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When debugging in the browser, dd<el> provides several helpful DevTools-friendly features:
`),
el("h4", t`Identifying components in the DOM`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
dd<el> marks components in the DOM with special comment nodes to help you identify component boundaries.
Components created with ${el("code", "el(ComponentFunction)")} are marked with comment nodes
${el("code", `<!--<dde:mark type="component" name="MyComponent" host="parentElement"/>-->`)} and
@@ -102,23 +102,23 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el("h4", t`Finding reactive elements in the DOM`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When using ${el("code", "S.el()")}, dd<el> creates reactive elements in the DOM
that are automatically updated when signal values change. These elements are wrapped in special
comment nodes for debugging (to be true they are also used internally, so please do not edit them by hand):
`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/debugging/dom-reactive-mark.html"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This is particularly useful when debugging why a reactive section isn’t updating as expected.
You can inspect the elements between the comment nodes to see their current state and the
signal connections through \`__dde_reactive\` of the host element.
`),
el("h4", t`DOM inspection properties`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Elements created with the dd<el> library have special properties to aid in debugging:
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
${el("code", "<element>.__dde_reactive")} - An array property on DOM elements that tracks signal-to-element
relationships. This allows you to quickly identify which elements are reactive and what signals they’re
bound to. Each entry in the array contains:
@@ -128,14 +128,14 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Additional context information about the element or attribute`),
el("li", t`Automatically managed by signal.el(), signal.observedAttributes(), and processReactiveAttribute()`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
These properties make it easier to understand the reactive structure of your application when inspecting
elements.
`),
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/signals/debugging-dom.js"), page_id }),
el("h4", t`Examining signal connections`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
${el("code", "<signal>.__dde_signal")} - A Symbol property used to identify and store the internal state of
signal objects. It contains the following information:
`),
@@ -147,10 +147,10 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`defined: Stack trace information for debugging`),
el("li", t`readonly: Boolean flag indicating if the signal is read-only`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
…to determine the current value of the signal, call ${el("code", "signal.valueOf()")}.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
You can inspect (host) element relationships and bindings with signals in the DevTools console using
${el("code", "$0.__dde_reactive")} (for currently selected element). In the console you will see a list of
${el("code", `[ [ signal, listener ], element, property ]`)}, where:
@@ -161,26 +161,26 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`element — the DOM element that is bound to the signal`),
el("li", t`property — the attribute or property name which is changing based on the signal`),
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
…the structure of \`__dde_reactive\` utilizes the browser’s behavior of packing the first field,
so you can see the element and property that changes in the console right away.
`),
el("h4", t`Debugging with breakpoints`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Effective use of breakpoints can help track signal flow:
`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Set breakpoints in signal update methods to track when values change
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Use conditional breakpoints to only break when specific signals change to certain values
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Set breakpoints in your signal computation functions to see when derived signals recalculate
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Use performance profiling to identify bottlenecks in signal updates
`)
),

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@@ -16,21 +16,21 @@ const fileURL= url=> new URL(url, import.meta.url);
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
dd<el> is designed with extensibility in mind. This page covers how to separate
third-party functionalities and integrate them seamlessly with the library, focusing on
proper resource cleanup and interoperability.
`),
el(h3, t`DOM Element Extensions with Addons`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The primary method for extending DOM elements in dd<el> is through the Addon pattern.
Addons are functions that take an element and applying some functionality to it. This pattern enables
a clean, functional approach to element enhancement.
`),
el("div", { className: "callout" }).append(
el("h4", t`What are Addons?`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Addons are simply functions with the signature: (element) => void. They:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -52,13 +52,13 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el(h3, t`Resource Cleanup with Abort Signals`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When extending elements with functionality that uses resources like event listeners, timers,
or external subscriptions, it’s critical to clean up these resources when the element is removed
from the DOM. dd<el> provides utilities for this through AbortSignal integration.
`),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("code", "scope.signal")} property creates an AbortSignal that automatically
triggers when an element is disconnected from the DOM, making cleanup much easier to manage.
`)
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el(h3, t`Building Library-Independent Extensions`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When creating extensions, it’s a good practice to make them as library-independent as possible.
This approach enables better interoperability and future-proofing.
`),
@@ -125,13 +125,13 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Signal Extensions and Factory Patterns`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Unlike DOM elements, signal functionality in dd<el> currently lacks a standardized
way to create library-independent extensions. This is because signals are implemented
differently across libraries.
`),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
In the future, JavaScript may include built-in signals through the
${el("a", { href: "https://github.com/tc39/proposal-signals", textContent: "TC39 Signals Proposal" })}.
dd<el> is designed with future compatibility in mind and will hopefully support these
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el("h4", t`The Signal Factory Pattern`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
A powerful approach for extending signal functionality is the "Signal Factory" pattern.
This approach encapsulates specific behavior in a function that creates and configures a signal.
`),
@@ -191,13 +191,13 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Note how the factory accepts the signal constructor as a parameter, making it easier to test
and potentially migrate to different signal implementations in the future.
`),
el("h4", t`Other Signal Extension Approaches`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For simpler cases, you can also extend signals with clear interfaces and isolation to make
future migration easier.
`),
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When designing signal extensions, consider creating specialized signals for common patterns like:
forms, API requests, persistence, animations, or routing. These can significantly reduce
boilerplate code in your applications.
@@ -229,19 +229,19 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Using Signals Independently`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
While signals are tightly integrated with DDE’s DOM elements, you can also use them independently.
This can be useful when you need reactivity in non-UI code or want to integrate with other libraries.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
There are two ways to import signals:
`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Standard import")}: ${el("code", `import { S } from "deka-dom-el/signals";`)}
— This automatically registers signals with DDE’s DOM reactivity system
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Independent import")}: ${el("code", `import { S } from "deka-dom-el/src/signals-lib";`)}
— This gives you just the signal system without DOM integration
`)
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
count.set(5); // Logs: 5
console.log(doubled.get()); // 10
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The independent signals API includes all core functionality (${el("code", "S()")}, ${el("code", "S.on()")},
${el("code", "S.action()")}).
`),
@@ -276,27 +276,27 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(h3, t`Best Practices for Extensions`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use AbortSignals for cleanup:")} Always implement proper resource cleanup with
${el("code", "scope.signal")} or similar mechanisms
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Separate core logic from library adaptation:")} Make your core functionality work
with standard DOM APIs when possible
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use signal factories for common patterns:")} Create reusable signal factories that encapsulate
domain-specific behavior and state logic
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Document clearly:")} Provide clear documentation on how your extension works
and what resources it uses
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Follow the Addon pattern:")} Keep to the (element) => element signature for
DOM element extensions
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Avoid modifying global state:")} Extensions should be self-contained and not
affect other parts of the application
`)

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@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ const references= {
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
As your applications grow, performance becomes increasingly important. dd<el> provides several
techniques to optimize rendering performance, especially when dealing with large lists or frequently
updating components. This guide focuses on memoization and other optimization strategies.
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/optimization/intro.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Memoization with memo: Native vs dd<el>`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
In standard JavaScript applications, optimizing list rendering often involves manual caching
or relying on complex virtual DOM diffing algorithms. dd<el>'s ${el("code", "memo")} function
provides a simpler, more direct approach:
@@ -106,13 +106,13 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("a", references.memo_docs).append(el("code", "memo"))} function in dd<el> allows you to
cache and reuse DOM elements instead of recreating them on every render, which can
significantly improve performance for components that render frequently or contain heavy computations.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The memo system is particularly useful for:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Using memo with Signal Rendering`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The most common use case for memoization is within ${el("code", "S.el()")} when rendering lists with
${el("code", "map()")}:
`),
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
))))
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("code", "memo")} function in this context:
`),
el("ol").append(
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/optimization/memo.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Creating Memoization Scopes`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("code", "memo()")} uses cache store defined via the ${el("code", "memo.scope")} function.
That is actually what the ${el("code", "S.el")} is doing under the hood:
`),
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
);
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The scope function accepts options to customize its behavior:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -193,12 +193,12 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("div", { className: "function-table" }).append(
el("dl").append(
el("dt", t`onlyLast Option`),
el("dd").append(...T`Only keeps the cache from the most recent function call,
el("dd").append(T`Only keeps the cache from the most recent function call,
which is useful when the entire collection is replaced. ${el("strong", "This is default behavior of ")
.append(el("code", "S.el"))}!`),
el("dt", t`signal Option`),
el("dd").append(...T`An ${el("a", references.mdn_abort).append(el("code", "AbortSignal"))}
el("dd").append(T`An ${el("a", references.mdn_abort).append(el("code", "AbortSignal"))}
that will clear the cache when aborted, helping with memory management`)
)
),
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(h3, t`Additional Optimization Techniques`),
el("h4", t`Minimizing Signal Updates`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Signals are efficient, but unnecessary updates can impact performance:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el("h4", t`Optimizing List Rendering`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Beyond memoization, consider these approaches for optimizing list rendering:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -228,17 +228,17 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Memoization works best when your keys are stable and unique. Use IDs or other persistent
identifiers rather than array indices, which can change when items are reordered.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Alternatively you can use any “jsonable” value as key, when the primitive values aren’t enough.
`)
),
el("h4", t`Memory Management`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
To prevent memory leaks and reduce memory consumption:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el("h4", t`Choosing the Right Optimization Approach`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
While memo is powerful, it's not always the best solution:
`),
el("table").append(
@@ -280,12 +280,12 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Known Issues and Limitations`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
While memoization is a powerful optimization technique, there are some limitations and edge cases to be aware of:
`),
el("h4", t`Document Fragments and Memoization`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
One important limitation to understand is how memoization interacts with
${el("a", references.mdn_fragment).append("DocumentFragment")} objects.
Functions like ${el("code", "S.el")} internally use DocumentFragment to efficiently handle multiple elements,
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
container.append(memoizedFragment); // Nothing gets appended
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This happens because a DocumentFragment is emptied when it's appended to the DOM. When the fragment
is cached by memo and reused, it's already empty.
`),
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id })
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Generally, you should either:
`),
el("ol").append(
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This limitation isn't specific to dd<el> but is related to how DocumentFragment works in the DOM.
Once a fragment is appended to the DOM, its child nodes are moved from the fragment to the target element,
leaving the original fragment empty.
@@ -345,11 +345,11 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Performance Debugging`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
To identify performance bottlenecks in your dd<el> applications:
`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`Use ${el("a", references.mdn_perf).append("browser performance tools")} to profile
el("li").append(T`Use ${el("a", references.mdn_perf).append("browser performance tools")} to profile
rendering times`),
el("li", t`Check for excessive signal updates using S.on() listeners with console.log`),
el("li", t`Verify memo usage by inspecting cache hit rates`),
@@ -357,26 +357,26 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For more details on debugging, see the ${el("a", { href: "p07-debugging.html", textContent: "Debugging" })} page.
`)
),
el(h3, t`Best Practices for Optimized Rendering`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use memo for list items:")} Memoize items in lists, especially when they contain complex components.
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Clean up with AbortSignals:")} Connect memo caches to component lifecycles using AbortSignals.
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Profile before optimizing:")} Identify actual bottlenecks before adding optimization.
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use derived signals:")} Compute derived values efficiently with signal computations.
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Avoid memoizing fragments:")} Memoize individual elements or use container elements
instead of DocumentFragments.
`)

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@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ const references= {
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
${el("a", references.todomvc).append("TodoMVC")} is a project that helps developers compare different
frameworks by implementing the same todo application. This implementation showcases how dd<el>
can be used to build a complete, real-world application with all the expected features of a modern
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Component scopes for proper encapsulation`)
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Below is a fully working TodoMVC implementation. You can interact with it directly in this
documentation page. The example demonstrates how dd<el> handles common app development
challenges in a clean, maintainable way.
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(example, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/reallife/todomvc.js"), variant: "big", page_id }),
el(h3, t`Application Architecture Overview`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The TodoMVC implementation is structured around several key components:
`),
el("div", { className: "function-table" }).append(
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Reactive State Management with Signals`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The application uses three primary signals to manage state:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
});
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("code", "todosSignal")} function creates a custom signal with actions for manipulating the todos:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Using ${el("a", references.mdn_storage).append("localStorage")} allows the application to persist todos
even when the page is refreshed. The ${el("code", "S.on")} listener ensures todos are saved
after every state change, providing automatic persistence without explicit calls.
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Integration of Signals and Reactive UI`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The implementation demonstrates a clean integration between signal state and reactive UI:
`),
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The derived signal automatically recalculates whenever either the todos list or the current filter changes,
ensuring the UI always shows the correct filtered todos.
`),
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
}
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The TodoItem component maintains its own local UI state with signals, providing immediate
UI feedback while still communicating changes to the parent via events.
`),
@@ -289,14 +289,14 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Binding signals directly to element properties creates a reactive UI that automatically updates
when state changes, without the need for explicit DOM manipulation or virtual DOM diffing.
`)
),
el(h3, t`Performance Optimization with Memoization`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The implementation uses ${el("code", "memo")} to optimize performance in several key areas:
`),
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This approach ensures that:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -329,14 +329,14 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
))
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
By memoizing based on the todos length, the entire footer component is only re-rendered
when todos are added or removed, not when their properties change. This improves performance
by avoiding unnecessary DOM operations.
`),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Memoization is especially important for UI elements that are expensive to render or that contain
many child elements. The ${el("code", "memo")} function allows precise control over when components
should re-render, avoiding the overhead of virtual DOM diffing algorithms.
@@ -344,13 +344,13 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Component-Based Architecture with Events`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The TodoMVC implementation demonstrates a clean component architecture with custom events
for communication between components:
`),
el("h4", t`1. Main Component Event Handling`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The main Todos component sets up event listeners to handle actions from child components:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -360,7 +360,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el("h4", t`2. The TodoItem Component with Scopes and Local State`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Each todo item is rendered by the TodoItem component that uses scopes, local signals, and custom events:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -403,7 +403,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Using ${el("code", "scope")} and ${el("a", references.mdn_events).append("custom events")}
creates a clean separation of concerns. Each TodoItem component dispatches events up to the parent
without directly manipulating the application state, following a unidirectional data flow pattern.
@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Improved DOM Updates with classList`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The implementation uses the reactive ${el("code", "classList")} property for efficient class updates:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -423,7 +423,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
);
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Benefits of using ${el("code", "classList")}:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -434,7 +434,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Improved Focus Management`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The implementation uses a dedicated function for managing focus in edit inputs:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
}, onBlurEdit, onKeyDown, addFocus)
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This approach offers several advantages:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -473,7 +473,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Using ${el("a", references.mdn_raf).append("requestAnimationFrame")} ensures that the focus operation
happens after the browser has finished rendering the DOM changes, which is more reliable than
using setTimeout.
@@ -481,7 +481,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Efficient Conditional Rendering`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The implementation uses signals for efficient conditional rendering:
`),
@@ -520,7 +520,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Unlike frameworks that use a virtual DOM, dd<el> directly updates only the specific DOM elements
that need to change. This approach is often more efficient for small to medium-sized applications,
especially when combined with strategic memoization.
@@ -528,7 +528,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Type Safety with JSDoc Comments`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The implementation uses comprehensive JSDoc comments to provide type safety without requiring TypeScript:
`),
el(code, { content: `
@@ -566,7 +566,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el("div", { className: "tip" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Using JSDoc comments provides many of the benefits of TypeScript (autocomplete, type checking,
documentation) while maintaining pure JavaScript code. This approach works well with modern
IDEs that support JSDoc type inference.
@@ -575,41 +575,41 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(h3, t`Best Practices Demonstrated`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Component Composition:")} Breaking the UI into focused, reusable components
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Performance Optimization:")} Strategic memoization to minimize DOM operations
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Reactive State Management:")} Using signals with derived computations
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Event-Based Communication:")} Using custom events for component communication
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Local Component State:")} Maintaining UI state within components for better encapsulation
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Declarative Class Management:")} Using the classList property for cleaner class handling
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Focus Management:")} Reliable input focus with requestAnimationFrame
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Persistent Storage:")} Automatically saving application state with signal listeners
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Type Safety:")} Using comprehensive JSDoc comments for type checking and documentation
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Composable Event Handlers:")} Attaching multiple event handlers to elements
`)
),
el("div", { className: "callout" }).append(
el("h4", t`Key Takeaways`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This TodoMVC implementation showcases the strengths of dd<el> for building real-world applications:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -622,7 +622,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
You can find the ${el("a", references.github_example).append("complete source code")} for this example on GitHub.
Feel free to use it as a reference for your own projects or as a starting point for more complex applications.
`),

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@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("div", { className: "warning" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This part of the documentation is primarily intended for technical enthusiasts and authors of
3rd-party libraries. It describes an advanced feature, not a core part of the library. Most users will
not need to implement this functionality directly in their applications. This capability will hopefully
@@ -25,21 +25,21 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
dd<el>.
`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
dd<el> isn’t limited to browser environments. Thanks to its flexible architecture,
it can be used for server-side rendering (SSR) to generate static HTML files.
This is achieved through integration with for example ${el("a", { href: "https://github.com/tmpvar/jsdom",
textContent: "jsdom" })}, a JavaScript implementation of web standards for Node.js.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Additionally, you might consider using these alternative solutions:
`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("a", { href: "https://github.com/capricorn86/happy-dom", textContent: "happy-dom" })} —
A JavaScript implementation of a web browser without its graphical user interface that’s faster than jsdom
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("a", { href: "https://github.com/WebReflection/linkedom", textContent: "linkedom" })} —
A lightweight DOM implementation specifically designed for SSR with significantly better performance
than jsdom
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/ssr/intro.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Why Server-Side Rendering?`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
SSR offers several benefits:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`How jsdom Integration Works`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The jsdom export in dd<el> provides the necessary tools to use the library in Node.js
by integrating with jsdom. Here’s what it does:
`),
@@ -74,55 +74,55 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/ssr/start.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Basic SSR Example`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Here’s a simple example of how to use dd<el> for server-side rendering in a Node.js script:
`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/ssr/basic-example.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Building a Static Site Generator`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
You can build a complete static site generator with dd<el>. In fact, this documentation site
is built using dd<el> for server-side rendering! Here’s how the documentation build process works:
`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/ssr/static-site-generator.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Working with Async Content in SSR`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The jsdom export includes a queue system to handle asynchronous operations during rendering.
This is crucial for components that fetch data or perform other async tasks.
`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/ssr/async-data.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`Working with Dynamic Imports for SSR`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When structuring server-side rendering code, a crucial pattern to follow is using dynamic imports
for both the deka-dom-el/jsdom module and your page components.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Why is this important?
`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Static imports are hoisted:")} JavaScript hoists import statements to the top of the file,
executing them before any other code
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Environment registration timing:")} The jsdom module auto-registers the DOM environment
when imported, which must happen ${el("em", "after")} you’ve created your JSDOM instance and
${el("em", "before")} you import your components using ${el("code", "import { el } from \"deka-dom-el\";")}.
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Correct initialization order:")} You need to control the exact sequence of:
create JSDOM → register environment → import components
`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Follow this pattern when creating server-side rendered pages:
`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/ssr/pages.js"), page_id }),
el(h3, t`SSR Considerations and Limitations`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When using dd<el> for SSR, keep these considerations in mind:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -131,19 +131,19 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Some DOM features may behave differently in jsdom compared to real browsers`),
el("li", t`For large sites, you may need to optimize memory usage by creating a new jsdom instance for each page`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
For advanced SSR applications, consider implementing hydration on the client-side to restore
interactivity after the initial render.
`),
el(h3, t`Real Example: How This Documentation is Built`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This documentation site itself is built using dd<el>’s SSR capabilities.
The build process collects all page components, renders them with jsdom, and outputs static HTML files.
`),
el(code, { src: fileURL("./components/examples/ssr/static-site-generator.js"), page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The resulting static files can be deployed to any static hosting service,
providing fast loading times and excellent SEO without the need for client-side JavaScript
to render the initial content.

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@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("div", { className: "warning" }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This part of the documentation is primarily intended for technical enthusiasts and authors of
3rd-party libraries. It describes an advanced feature, not a core part of the library. Most users will
not need to implement this functionality directly in their applications. This capability will hopefully
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`What Are Ireland Components?`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Ireland components are a special type of component that:
`),
el("ul").append(
@@ -38,24 +38,24 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`How Ireland Components Work`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The Ireland component system consists of several parts working together:
`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Server-side rendering:")} Components are pre-rendered during the documentation build process
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Component registration:")} Source files are copied to the documentation output directory
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Client-side scripting:")} JavaScript code is generated to load and render components
`),
),
el(h3, t`Implementation Architecture`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The core of the Ireland system is implemented in ${el("code", "docs/components/ireland.html.js")}.
It integrates with the SSR build process using the ${el("code", "registerClientFile")} function
from ${el("code", "docs/ssr.js")}.
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
})
`, page_id }),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
During the build process (${el("code", "bs/docs.js")}), the following happens:
`),
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Core Implementation Details`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Let's look at the key parts of the ireland component implementation:
`),
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
`, page_id }),
el(h3, t`Live Example`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Here’s a live example of an Ireland component showing a standard counter.
The component is defined in ${el("code", "docs/components/examples/ireland-test/counter.js")} and
rendered with the Ireland component system:
@@ -269,21 +269,21 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
page_id
}),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When the page is loaded, the component is also loaded and rendered. The counter state is maintained
using signals, allowing for reactive updates as you click the buttons to increment and decrement the
value.
`),
el(h3, t`Practical Considerations and Limitations`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When implementing Ireland components in real documentation, there are several important
considerations to keep in mind:
`),
el("div", { className: "warning" }).append(
el("h4", t`Module Resolution and Bundling`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The examples shown here use bare module specifiers like ${el("code",
`import { el } from "deka-dom-el"`)} which aren’t supported in all browsers without importmaps.
In a production implementation, you would need to: `),
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Bundle component dependencies to avoid multiple requests`),
el("li", t`Ensure all module dependencies are properly resolved and copied to the output directory`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
In this documentation, we replace the paths with ${el("code", "./esm-with-signals.js")} and provide
a bundled version of the library, but more complex components might require a dedicated bundling step.
`)
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("div", { className: "note" }).append(
el("h4", t`Component Dependencies`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Real-world components typically depend on multiple modules and assets. The Ireland system would need
to be extended to:
`),
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Advanced Usage`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The Ireland system can be extended in several ways to address these limitations:
`),
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Implement state persistence between runs`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This documentation site itself is built using the techniques described here,
showcasing how dd<el> can be used to create both the documentation and
the interactive examples within it. The implementation here is simplified for clarity,

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@@ -32,45 +32,45 @@ const references= {
export function page({ pkg, info }){
const page_id= info.id;
return el(simplePage, { info, pkg }).append(
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
This reference guide provides a comprehensive summary of dd<el>'s key concepts, best practices,
case studies, and advanced techniques. Use it as a quick reference when working with the library
or to deepen your understanding of its design principles and patterns.
`),
el(h3, t`Core Principles of dd<el>`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
At its foundation, dd<el> is built on several core principles that shape its design and usage:
`),
el("div", { className: "callout" }).append(
el("h4", t`Guiding Principles`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "DOM-First Approach:")} Working directly with the real DOM instead of virtual DOM
abstractions
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Declarative Syntax:")} Creating UIs by describing what they should look like, not
how to create them
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Minimal Overhead:")} Staying close to standard Web APIs without unnecessary
abstractions
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Progressive Enhancement:")} Starting simple and adding complexity only when needed
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Functional Composition:")} Building UIs through function composition rather than
inheritance
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Clear Patterns:")} Promoting maintainable code organization with the 3PS pattern
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Targeted Reactivity:")} Using signals for efficient, fine-grained updates
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Unix Philosophy:")} Doing one thing well and allowing composability with other tools
`)
)
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el(h3, t`Case Studies & Real-World Applications`),
el("h4", t`TodoMVC Implementation`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The ${el("a", references.todomvc).append("TodoMVC implementation")} showcases how dd<el> handles a complete,
real-world application with all standard features of a modern web app:
`),
@@ -92,40 +92,40 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("li", t`Custom event system for component communication`),
el("li", t`Proper focus management and accessibility`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Key takeaways from the TodoMVC example:
`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Signal factories like ${el("code", "routerSignal")} and ${el("code", "todosSignal")}
encapsulate related functionality
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Custom events provide clean communication between components
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Targeted memoization improves rendering performance dramatically
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Derived signals simplify complex UI logic like filtering
`)
),
el("h4", t`Migrating from Traditional Approaches`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
When migrating from traditional DOM manipulation or other frameworks to dd<el>:
`),
el("ol").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Start with state:")}: Convert global variables or ad-hoc state to signals
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Replace query selectors:")}: Replace getElementById/querySelector with direct references to elements
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Convert imperative updates:")}: Replace manual DOM updates with declarative signal bindings
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Refactor into components:")}: Organize related UI elements into component functions
`)
),
@@ -211,19 +211,19 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("div").append(
el("h4", t`Code Organization`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Follow the 3PS pattern:")}: Separate state creation, binding to elements, and state updates
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use component functions:")}: Create reusable UI components as functions
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Create signal factories:")}: Extract reusable signal patterns into factory functions
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Leverage scopes:")}: Use scope for component context and clean resource management
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Event delegation:")}: Prefer component-level event handlers over many individual handlers
`)
)
@@ -232,23 +232,23 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
el("div").append(
el("h4", t`Performance Optimization`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Memoize list items:")}: Use ${el("code", "memo")} for items in frequently-updated lists
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Avoid unnecessary signal updates:")}: Only update signals when values actually change
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Use AbortSignals:")}: Clean up resources when components are removed
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Prefer derived signals:")}: Use computed values instead of manual updates
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Avoid memoizing fragments:")}: Never memoize DocumentFragments, only individual elements
`)
),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
See the ${el("a", references.performance).append("Performance Optimization Guide")} for detailed strategies.
`)
),
@@ -324,56 +324,56 @@ export function page({ pkg, info }){
),
el(h3, t`Looking Ahead: Future Directions`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
The dd<el> library continues to evolve, with several areas of focus for future development:
`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Future Compatibility:")} Alignment with the TC39 Signals proposal for native browser support
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "SSR Improvements:")} Enhanced server-side rendering capabilities
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Ecosystem Growth:")} More utilities, patterns, and integrations with other libraries
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "Documentation Expansion:")} Additional examples, tutorials, and best practices
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("strong", "TypeScript Enhancements:")} Improved type definitions and inference
`)
),
el(h3, t`Contribution and Community`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
dd<el> is an open-source project that welcomes contributions from the community:
`),
el("ul").append(
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
${el("a", references.github).append("GitHub Repository")}: Star, fork, and contribute to the project
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Bug reports and feature requests: Open issues on GitHub
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Documentation improvements: Help expand and clarify these guides
`),
el("li").append(...T`
el("li").append(T`
Examples and case studies: Share your implementations and solutions
`)
),
el("div", { className: "callout" }).append(
el("h4", t`Final Thoughts`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
dd<el> provides a lightweight yet powerful approach to building modern web interfaces
with minimal overhead and maximal flexibility. By embracing standard web technologies
rather than abstracting them away, it offers a development experience that scales
from simple interactive elements to complex applications while remaining close
to what makes the web platform powerful.
`),
el("p").append(...T`
el("p").append(T`
Whether you're building a small interactive component or a full-featured application,
dd<el>'s combination of declarative syntax, targeted reactivity, and pragmatic design
provides the tools you need without the complexity you don't.

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@@ -17,12 +17,14 @@
*
* @param {TemplateStringsArray} strings
* @param {...(string|Node)} values
* @returns {(string|Node)[]}
* @returns {DocumentFragment}
* */
export function T(strings, ...values){
const out= [];
tT(s=> out.push(s), strings, ...values);
return out;
const fragment= document.createDocumentFragment();
fragment.append(...out);
return fragment;
}
/**
* Similarly to {@link T}, but for only strings.