Learn INFERNO with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Architecture
Virtual DOM engine optimized in assembly-like JS
React-style component architecture
Single-way data flow
Renderer abstraction for DOM/SSR
Fiberless but extremely optimized diffing
Rendering Model
Optimized Virtual DOM diffing
VNode creation + patching
Direct DOM manipulation for speed
Stateless components rendered efficiently
Fast keyed list updates
Architectural Patterns
Component-based UI
One-way data flow
VDOM tree-based rendering
SSR + hydration support
Integration with Redux-like stores
Real World Architectures
Financial dashboards
Real-time analytics widgets
Embedded partner widgets
Video/streaming UIs
Microfrontend performance apps
Design Principles
Extreme performance
Predictable component rendering
Small bundle footprint
Virtual DOM optimization
React-like familiarity
Scalability Guide
Use component-based folder structure
Memoize static props
Use keyed lists always
Split bundles by route
Use SSR for first-load speed
Migration Guide
Replace React imports with Inferno
Use babel-plugin-inferno
Check unsupported React APIs
Convert hooks-based components to class/functional
Optimize JSX for Inferno's VDOM