WebAssembly vs React.js Performance Comparison
About This Comparison
This application demonstrates a performance comparison between two implementations of the same UI: one built with WebAssembly (Rust) and one built with pure React.js.
Both implementations share the same visual design and functionality but differ in their underlying technology. The purpose is to compare performance characteristics like rendering time, memory usage, and interaction responsiveness.
WebAssembly Implementation
The WebAssembly version uses Rust compiled to WASM. The product grid component is rendered using Rust code that's loaded asynchronously and interacts with the React application.
React.js Implementation
The React.js version uses pure React components without WebAssembly. The product grid is implemented using standard React components, hooks, and rendering.
Performance Metrics Measured
- Rendering Time: How long it takes to render the initial UI
- Memory Usage: How much memory is consumed by each implementation
- Interaction Performance: How quickly the UI responds to user actions like pagination and adding items to cart