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Optimize high-throughput visualization updates across server broadcast and frontend batching paths

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How to use this skill

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/fossasia/visdom/blob/HEAD/.agents/skills/performance-streaming/SKILL.md

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Skill: Performance for Streaming Updates

When to Use

Use this skill when large update volume causes lag, dropped frames, or heavy CPU/network use.

Core Workflow

  1. Profile payload size and update frequency from Python client sends.
  2. Prefer incremental updates/patches over full pane re-send.
  3. Keep server broadcast fanout minimal and environment-scoped.
  4. Preserve frontend batching/coalescing behavior for incoming pane updates.
  5. Avoid unnecessary pane re-renders by preserving pane identity and memoization assumptions.

Guardrails

  • Do not trade correctness for speed in patch generation.
  • Keep compare mode and normal mode both stable under load.
  • Validate behavior in both WebSocket and polling modes.

Documentation

  • Skill reference
  • py/visdom/utils/server_utils.py
  • py/visdom/server/handlers/socket_handlers.py
  • js/main.js
  • js/api/ApiProvider.js
  • AGENTS.md
  • CONTRIBUTING.md

Assets

  • See assets/README.md and store templates/resources in assets/.

Tests

  • Follow the default flow in references/TESTS.md.