Feature Evolution

Deep dive into the technical evolution of arxivite's core systems

Search
LLM-Enhanced
UI
Mobile-First
Data
Supabase
Perf
90% Faster

Search System Evolution

From basic ArXiv integration to an optimized, LLM-enhanced search experience with advanced performance optimizations.

Phase 1: Foundation (April 2025)

Initial ArXiv integration with @agentic/arxiv library

Phase 2: LLM Enhancement (May 2025)

Gemini 1.5 Flash integration for intelligent query enhancement

Phase 3: Performance Crisis (June 2025)

100% CPU usage resolved through lazy loading and optimization

UI Framework Evolution

Comprehensive journey from ShadcnUI foundation to mobile-first responsive design with advanced component architecture.

Foundation: ShadcnUI + Tailwind

Modern component library with consistent design system

Mobile-First Responsive Design

T13 - Comprehensive mobile optimization and touch interactions

Advanced Components

Sortable tables, expandable rows, infinite scroll, and modal systems

Data Layer Evolution

Complete transformation from localStorage to sophisticated Supabase-powered system with authentication and real-time capabilities.

localStorage Foundation

Simple client-side storage for bookmarks and preferences

Supabase Migration (T29)

Complete database migration with user authentication

Advanced Features

Real-time sync, user dashboards, and analytics integration

Performance Optimization

Critical performance crisis resolution achieving 90% CPU usage reduction through systematic optimization.

Performance Crisis

100% CPU usage on search page causing system freezes

Crisis Resolution

Lazy loading, debouncing, and component optimization

Ongoing Optimization

Bundle size reduction and caching strategies (T33)