[1.8.0] - 2025-10-28

Added

Core Features

• Computed Scheduler: Implemented global deferred computed scheduler (computedScheduler.ts) that resolves diamond dependency problems by ensuring computed values are recomputed only once per update wave
• Update Generation Tracking: Added UpdateGeneration class to prevent duplicate recomputations in complex dependency graphs
• Batching Support: New batch option in StatemanjsOptions enables microtask-based batching of subscriber notifications for better performance
• FinalizationRegistry Integration: Automatic cleanup of garbage-collected subscribers prevents memory leaks without manual unsubscribe calls
• Lazy Computed Evaluation: Computed states now calculate values only when accessed or when they have active subscribers

Performance Optimizations

• Primitive Fast-Path: Ultra-fast code path for primitive state values (numbers, strings, booleans) bypassing Proxy overhead
• WeakMap-Based Proxy Cache: Replaced string-based Map cache with WeakMap for automatic garbage collection and better memory management
• String-Based Path Tracking: Optimized property path tracking using string concatenation instead of arrays (faster and less memory)
• Precompiled Comparators: Comparator functions are now precompiled at initialization to avoid switch statements in hot paths
• Array Accessor Method Proxying: Added support for tracking changes through array methods: find(), filter(), map(), at(), slice(), concat(), reduce(), reduceRight(), flatMap()
• Lazy Computed Recomputation: Computed states now skip recomputation when no subscribers are active, saving CPU cycles
• Diamond Dependency Resolution: Deferred scheduler ensures computed states in diamond-shaped dependency graphs receive correct values without glitches or duplicate recomputations

API Enhancements

• Computed Dependencies: createComputedState now accepts both StatemanjsAPI and StatemanjsComputedAPI as dependencies, enabling computed chains
• Deep Clone in Unwrap: unwrap() method now returns a deep clone using structuredClone (with JSON fallback) to prevent accidental mutations
• Skip Generation Increment: Internal skipGenerationIncrement option for computed states to avoid generation counter interference
• Cyclic Dependency Detection: Added cycle detection in computed states with clear error messages preventing infinite loops

Changed

Breaking Changes

• File Structure: Moved shared entities and utilities to shared/ directory:
  • entities.ts → shared/entities.ts
  • utility.ts → shared/utility.ts
• Jest Config: Converted TypeScript Jest configs to JavaScript (jest.config.ts → jest.config.js) for better compatibility

Internal Improvements

• Path Representation: Internal property paths now use dot-separated strings instead of arrays for better performance
• Subscriber Notification: Refactored subscriber notification logic to support both synchronous and batched modes
• Proxy Handler: Simplified proxy handler logic by removing unnecessary path manipulations
• Error Handling: Improved error messages for cyclic dependencies and primitive state updates

Tests

• Added test for unwrap() method behavior
• Added tests for array accessor methods (find(), filter(), map(), at(), slice())
• Added Vue integration test for hook usage outside component scope
• All existing tests pass with new optimizations

Documentation

• Updated README with architectural requirements section ("Why Statemanjs")
• Added detailed performance benchmarks
• Documented diamond dependency resolution and scheduler implementation

Build & Tooling

• Fixed module imports in build scripts (added .js extensions for CommonJS compatibility)
• Updated test runner to use .js config files
• Improved publish script with proper file extension handling