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From: Anders Lehmann Pier <anders@pier.dk>
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:45:13 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Add comprehensive performance optimization guide for Canvas
 and mobile development

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+# Performance Optimization Guide
+
+## Current Performance Targets
+
+### Frame Rate Goals
+- **Desktop**: Consistent 60fps on mid-range hardware (2019+)
+- **Mobile**: Minimum 30fps on devices from 2020+
+- **Tablet**: 45-60fps for smooth touch interaction
+- **Degradation Strategy**: Reduce particle effects before dropping frame rate
+
+### Memory Usage Targets
+- **Desktop**: <100MB during gameplay
+- **Mobile**: <50MB during gameplay
+- **Peak Usage**: <150MB during intensive scenes (level completion effects)
+
+### Loading Performance
+- **Initial Load**: <3 seconds on 3G connection
+- **Level Transition**: <500ms between levels
+- **Asset Loading**: Progressive where possible
+
+## Canvas Optimization Techniques
+
+### Efficient Rendering
+```javascript
+// Use requestAnimationFrame for smooth animation
+function gameLoop() {
+  // Limit updates to 60fps maximum
+  requestAnimationFrame(gameLoop);
+  
+  // Only redraw if something changed
+  if (gameState.needsRedraw) {
+    render();
+    gameState.needsRedraw = false;
+  }
+}
+
+// Efficient canvas clearing
+function clearCanvas() {
+  // Fastest method for full clear
+  ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
+}
+```
+
+### Drawing Optimization
+```javascript
+// Batch similar drawing operations
+function drawConnections() {
+  ctx.lineWidth = 3;
+  
+  gameState.connections.forEach(connection => {
+    const gradient = ctx.createLinearGradient(
+      connection.nodeA.x, connection.nodeA.y,
+      connection.nodeB.x, connection.nodeB.y
+    );
+    gradient.addColorStop(0, '#00d4ff');
+    gradient.addColorStop(0.5, '#ff00ff');
+    gradient.addColorStop(1, '#00d4ff');
+    
+    ctx.strokeStyle = gradient;
+    ctx.beginPath();
+    ctx.moveTo(connection.nodeA.x, connection.nodeA.y);
+    ctx.lineTo(connection.nodeB.x, connection.nodeB.y);
+    ctx.stroke();
+  });
+}
+```
+
+## Memory Management
+
+### Object Pooling for Particles
+```javascript
+class ParticlePool {
+  constructor(initialSize = 100) {
+    this.pool = [];
+    this.active = [];
+    
+    // Pre-create objects
+    for (let i = 0; i < initialSize; i++) {
+      this.pool.push(new Particle());
+    }
+  }
+  
+  acquire() {
+    let particle = this.pool.pop();
+    if (!particle) {
+      particle = new Particle();
+    }
+    this.active.push(particle);
+    return particle;
+  }
+  
+  release(particle) {
+    const index = this.active.indexOf(particle);
+    if (index !== -1) {
+      this.active.splice(index, 1);
+      particle.reset();
+      this.pool.push(particle);
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Performance Monitoring
+
+### Frame Rate Monitoring
+```javascript
+class PerformanceMonitor {
+  constructor() {
+    this.frameTimes = [];
+    this.lastTime = performance.now();
+    this.frameCount = 0;
+  }
+  
+  update() {
+    const currentTime = performance.now();
+    const frameTime = currentTime - this.lastTime;
+    this.lastTime = currentTime;
+    
+    this.frameTimes.push(frameTime);
+    if (this.frameTimes.length > 60) {
+      this.frameTimes.shift();
+    }
+    
+    this.frameCount++;
+    
+    // Log performance every 5 seconds
+    if (this.frameCount % 300 === 0) {
+      this.logPerformance();
+    }
+  }
+  
+  logPerformance() {
+    const avgFrameTime = this.frameTimes.reduce((a, b) => a + b) / this.frameTimes.length;
+    const fps = 1000 / avgFrameTime;
+    
+    console.log(`Performance: ${fps.toFixed(1)} fps (${avgFrameTime.toFixed(1)}ms avg frame time)`);
+    
+    if (performance.memory) {
+      const memory = performance.memory.usedJSHeapSize / 1024 / 1024;
+      console.log(`Memory usage: ${memory.toFixed(1)} MB`);
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Memory Leak Prevention
+```javascript
+// Proper cleanup patterns
+function cleanupLevel() {
+  // Remove all event listeners
+  gameState.nodes.forEach(node => {
+    if (node.cleanup) node.cleanup();
+  });
+  
+  // Clear arrays properly
+  gameState.nodes.length = 0;
+  gameState.connections.length = 0;
+  gameState.particles.length = 0;
+  
+  // Clear any timers
+  clearInterval(gameState.timerId);
+  gameState.timerId = null;
+}
+```
+
+## Mobile Optimizations
+
+### Touch Performance
+```javascript
+// Throttle touch events to 60fps max
+const throttledTouchMove = throttle((e) => {
+  e.preventDefault();
+  handleTouchMove(e);
+}, 16);
+
+canvas.addEventListener('touchmove', throttledTouchMove, {passive: false});
+```
+
+### Battery Optimization
+```javascript
+// Reduce frame rate when tab is not visible
+document.addEventListener('visibilitychange', () => {
+  if (document.hidden) {
+    gameState.targetFPS = 15; // Reduce to save battery
+  } else {
+    gameState.targetFPS = 60; // Resume full speed
+  }
+});
+```
+
+## Performance Testing Checklist
+
+### Manual Testing
+- [ ] 60fps on desktop Chrome/Firefox/Safari
+- [ ] 30fps+ on iPhone 12 Safari
+- [ ] 30fps+ on Android Chrome (mid-range device)
+- [ ] No frame drops during particle effects
+- [ ] Smooth level transitions
+- [ ] Memory usage stable over 20+ levels
+
+### Automated Monitoring
+```javascript
+// Performance testing helper
+if (location.hostname === 'localhost') {
+  window.performanceTest = {
+    monitor: new PerformanceMonitor(),
+    logMemory: () => {
+      if (performance.memory) {
+        const used = Math.round(performance.memory.usedJSHeapSize / 1024 / 1024);
+        const total = Math.round(performance.memory.totalJSHeapSize / 1024 / 1024);
+        console.log(`Memory: ${used}MB / ${total}MB`);
+      }
+    },
+    startProfiling: () => {
+      console.profile('Game Performance');
+    },
+    stopProfiling: () => {
+      console.profileEnd('Game Performance');
+    }
+  };
+}
+```
+
+This guide should be updated as new optimization techniques are discovered and performance targets evolve.
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