Robert Balicki discusses Isograph, a Rust-powered framework for React apps. Topics include GraphQL basics, Rust's role, Isograph installation, development, upcoming features, and future integrations with other frameworks. The conversation explores efficiency, compatibility with relay, WebAssembly for custom language development, and Rust integration for cross-platform development.
Isograph uses Rust-based compiler for static analysis and file generation, enhancing stability.
Isograph focuses on threading performance, memory management, and topological sort for efficient transform processing.
Future plans for Isograph include Wasm binary version for browser compatibility and modular ecosystem.
Deep dives
Introduction to Isograph
Isograph is a framework for building React apps powered by GraphQL data, aiming to extend to other languages in the future. The framework leverages a Rust compiler for static analysis and file generation, enhancing developer experience and stability.
Innovations in Compiler Design
The Isograph compiler employs LL1 parsers and ARC pointer types for validation, schema processing, and file generation. It focuses on threading performance, memory management, and a topological sort implementation for efficient transform processing.
Installation and Future Developments
Isograph can be easily installed via NPM, and a Babel plugin is available for Next.js projects. Future plans include generating a WebAssembly (Wasm) binary version for browser compatibility and possible system portability, striving for a more modular and user-friendly ecosystem.
The Creation of a New Language: IsoGraph and Its Vision
The podcast delves into the development of a new language called IsoGraph, which stemmed from the need to address dynamic changes in GraphQL and limitations experienced. The speaker highlights the vision behind IsoGraph, emphasizing the goal of offering more control over data presentation and manipulation compared to GraphQL. By leveraging prior experience working with GraphQL and Relay, IsoGraph aims to streamline complex data handling in a more efficient and customized manner, allowing for precise control over data display and app performance.
Future Developments and Features of IsoGraph
The discussion transitions to the future of IsoGraph, focusing on upcoming features and improvements to enhance its utility. Plans include achieving feature parity with essential relay capabilities, implementing granular re-rendering to optimize UI performance, and introducing a VS Code extension for enhanced development experience. Additionally, the speaker anticipates collaborating with developers to expand IsoGraph's functionality, foreseeing its evolution into a preferred framework for data-driven applications in the near future.
Allen Wyma talks with Robert Balicki about Isograph, a framework powered by Rust to speed up your React app development.
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