THE BIGGER PICTURE - Root Cause Analysis:
Problem Chain:
1. FABContext value recreated every render
2. All FAB consumers re-render
3. Dashboard re-renders
4. useFABConfig runs
5. Creates new icon/callbacks
6. Triggers FABContext update
7. INFINITE LOOP!
The Bug (in BOTH contexts):
<Context.Provider value={{ config, setFAB, clearFAB }}>
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
NEW object every render!
Every time Provider re-renders:
- Creates NEW value object
- All consumers see "new" value
- All consumers re-render
- Causes more Provider re-renders
- INFINITE LOOP!
The Fix:
const setFAB = useCallback(..., []); // Stable function
const clearFAB = useCallback(..., []); // Stable function
const value = useMemo(() => ({ config, setFAB, clearFAB }), [config, setFAB, clearFAB]);
^^^^^^^
Only creates new object when dependencies actually change!
<Context.Provider value={value}>
^^^^^^^
Stable reference!
Why This is Critical:
Context is at the TOP of the component tree:
App
└─ FABProvider ← Bug here affects EVERYTHING below
└─ PageHeaderProvider ← Bug here too
└─ DashboardProvider
└─ Shell
└─ Dashboard ← Infinite re-renders
└─ Charts ← Break from constant re-renders
React Context Performance Rules:
1. ALWAYS memoize context value object
2. ALWAYS use useCallback for context functions
3. NEVER create inline objects in Provider value
4. Context updates trigger ALL consumers
Fixed Contexts:
1. FABContext - Memoized value, callbacks
2. PageHeaderContext - Memoized value, callbacks
Before:
Every render → new value object → all consumers re-render → LOOP
After:
Only config changes → new value object → consumers re-render once → done
Result:
✅ No infinite loops
✅ No unnecessary re-renders
✅ Clean console
✅ Smooth performance
✅ All features working
Files Modified:
- FABContext.tsx: Added useMemo and useCallback
- PageHeaderContext.tsx: Added useMemo and useCallback
- useFABConfig.tsx: Memoized icon and callbacks (previous fix)
- App.tsx: Fixed scroll detection with useRef (previous fix)
All infinite loop sources now eliminated!
WooNooW
WooNooW is a modern experience layer for WooCommerce — enhancing UX, speed, and reliability without data migration.
It keeps WooCommerce as the core engine while providing a modern React-powered interface for both the storefront (cart, checkout, my‑account) and the admin (orders, dashboard).
Three Admin Modes:
- Normal Mode: Traditional wp-admin integration (
/wp-admin/admin.php?page=woonoow) - Fullscreen Mode: Distraction-free interface (toggle in header)
- Standalone Mode: Complete standalone app at
yoursite.com/adminwith custom login ✨
🔍 Background
WooCommerce is the most used e‑commerce engine in the world, but its architecture has become heavy and fragmented.
With React‑based blocks (Checkout, Cart, Product Edit) and HPOS now rolling out, many existing addons are becoming obsolete or unstable.
WooNooW bridges the gap between Woo’s legacy PHP system and the new modern stack — so users get performance and simplicity without losing compatibility.
🚀 Key Principles
- No Migration Needed – Woo data stays intact.
- Safe Activate/Deactivate – revert to native Woo anytime, no data loss.
- Hybrid by Default – SSR + React islands for Cart/Checkout/My‑Account.
- Full SPA Toggle – optional React‑only mode for max performance.
- HPOS Mandatory – optimized datastore and async operations.
- Compat Layer – hook mirror + slot rendering for legacy addons.
- Async Mail & Tasks – powered by Action Scheduler.
🧱 Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Backend | PHP 8.2+, WordPress, WooCommerce (HPOS), Action Scheduler |
| Frontend | React 18 + TypeScript, Vite, React Query, Tailwind (optional) |
| Build & Package | Composer, NPM, ESM scripts, Zip automation |
| Architecture | Modular PSR‑4 classes, REST‑driven SPA islands |
🧩 Project Structure
woonoow/
├── admin-spa/
│ ├── src/
│ │ ├── components/
│ │ │ ├── filters/
│ │ │ │ ├── DateRange.tsx
│ │ │ │ └── OrderBy.tsx
│ │ │ └── CommandPalette.tsx
│ │ ├── hooks/
│ │ │ └── useShortcuts.tsx
│ │ ├── lib/
│ │ │ ├── api.ts
│ │ │ ├── currency.ts
│ │ │ ├── dates.ts
│ │ │ ├── query-params.ts
│ │ │ ├── useCommandStore.ts
│ │ │ └── utils.ts
│ │ ├── pages/
│ │ │ └── orders/
│ │ │ ├── partials
│ │ │ │ └── OrderForm.tsx
│ │ │ ├── Orders.tsx
│ │ │ ├── OrdersNew.tsx
│ │ │ └── OrderShow.tsx
│ │ ├── routes/
│ │ │ └── Dashboard.tsx
│ │ ├── types/
│ │ │ └── qrcode.d.ts
│ │ ├── App.tsx
│ │ ├── index.css
│ │ └── main.tsx
│ └── vite.config.ts
├── includes/
│ ├── Admin/
│ │ ├── Assets.php
│ │ └── Menu.php
│ ├── Api/
│ │ ├── CheckoutController.php
│ │ ├── OrdersController.php
│ │ ├── Permissions.php
│ │ └── Routes.php
│ ├── Compat/
│ │ ├── HideWooMenus.php
│ │ └── HooksShim.php
│ └── Core/
│ ├── DataStores/
│ │ ├── OrderStore_HPOS.php
│ │ └── OrderStore.php
│ ├── Mail/
│ │ ├── MailQueue.php
│ │ └── WooEmailOverride.php
│ ├── Bootstrap.php
│ └── Features.php
├── woonoow.php
└── docs (project notes, SOP, etc.)
⚙️ Development Workflow
- LocalWP / Docker setup with WordPress + WooCommerce.
- Activate plugin:
WooNooWshould appear in the admin menu. - Build SPAs:
npm run build - Package zip:
npm run pack - Upload
dist/woonoow.zipinto WordPress → Plugins → Add New → Upload.
🧭 Vision
“WooCommerce, reimagined for now.”
WooNooW delivers modern speed and UX while keeping WooCommerce’s ecosystem alive.
No migration. No lock‑in. Just Woo, evolved.