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DocumentationDecision recordsADR-0004

Defer UI and editor selection

Framework popularity and bundle size do not prove post-startup latency. Editor DOM work is expected to dominate note switching and typing.

accepted

docs/adr/0004-defer-ui-editor.md

Context

Framework popularity and bundle size do not prove post-startup latency. Editor DOM work is expected to dominate note switching and typing.

Decision

No UI, desktop-shell, router, state-library, or editor dependency enters backend foundation. Editor selection follows measured fixtures and the performance contract.

Direct ProseMirror and Lexical are benchmark candidates. UI candidates must support a persistent editor host and external normalized store.

Consequences

  • Backend work proceeds without accidental framework coupling.
  • A small benchmark spike precedes UI architecture commitment.
  • Existing visual components may be ported only after boundaries exist.