Question 1

How to manage state in Superfine applications?

Accepted Answer

Superfine doesn't include state management, so you need to handle it manually or use external libraries like Redux. The examples show using plain JavaScript objects and functions to update state and trigger re-renders with patch().

Question 2

Superfine vs Hyperapp: what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Superfine is the core view layer of Hyperapp without the framework parts—it's more minimal. Choose Superfine if you want to build your own state management, or Hyperapp if you prefer a built-in Elm-like architecture with effects and subscriptions.

Question 3

Is Superfine good for large-scale projects?

Accepted Answer

While its efficient diffing helps, Superfine lacks built-in optimizations like React's concurrent features. For large apps, you might need to implement custom performance tweaks and robust state management, which can be challenging.

Question 4

How does server-side rendering work with Superfine?

Accepted Answer

Superfine supports SSR recycling by patching over existing HTML, but you must ensure server and client markup match. It requires manual setup for server-side generation, unlike frameworks with built-in SSR solutions like Next.js.

Question 5

Can I use JSX with Superfine without Babel?

Accepted Answer

No, JSX requires compilation with Babel and a custom pragma function, as detailed in the README. While possible, it adds configuration overhead compared to frameworks that support JSX natively or with simpler setups.

Question 6

What are the performance benefits of Superfine over vanilla JS?

Accepted Answer

Superfine's virtual DOM diffing minimizes DOM updates, reducing reflows and repaints compared to manual DOM manipulation. However, for very simple UIs, vanilla JS might be faster due to no abstraction overhead.

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