Why Performance Matters
Generative projects can become computationally intensive. Optimizing your work ensures:
- • Smooth real-time rendering
- • Compatibility with lower-end devices
- • Reduced memory consumption
- • Faster frame rates for animation
Optimizing Algorithms
Reduce Complexity
// ❌ Before Optimization
for (let i = 0; i < 1000; i++) {
calculate(i);
}
// ✅ After Pre-calculation
const cache = preCalculate(1000);
Use pre-calculation where possible instead of repeating calculations in loops.
Simplify Geometry
Avoid overusing complex shapes. Combine primitives into simpler forms using path optimization algorithms.
Efficient Rendering
Use Web Workers
const worker = new Worker('renderer-worker.js');
worker.postMessage({
shapeCount: 1000,
complexity: 5
});
Offload heavy computations to background workers to avoid freezing the UI.
Canvas Best Practices
- • Use off-screen canvases for pre-rendering
- • Minimize draw calls by batching operations
- • Downscale for preview views
Performance Profiling
Chrome Performance Tab
Use the Performance tab to identify CPU/GPU bottlenecks in real-time.
WebGL Inspector
Debug GPU usage in WebGL-based generative applications.
Memory Profiler
Detect memory leaks and optimize large datasets.