Zero-Dependency Design
This document details the engineering rationale behind Speedometer's 100% Zero-Dependency design architecture.
📊 Dependency Comparison Infobox
| Category | Standard Fabric Mod | Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric Loader Requirement | 0.15.0+ | 0.15.0+ |
| Fabric API Requirement | Required (fabric-api) | Not Required (0 Dependencies) |
| GUI Framework Requirement | Required (cloth-config / yacl) | Not Required (Uses Vanilla F3+F6) |
| JAR File Size | $\sim 500\text{ KB} - 2\text{ MB}$ | $\sim 78\text{ KB}$ |
| Initialization Overhead | $\sim 50 - 200\text{ ms}$ | $< 1\text{ ms}$ |
💡 Rationale & Benefits
- Maximum Portability & Compatibility: By depending exclusively on standard Fabric Loader and native Minecraft APIs, Speedometer remains resilient against breaking Fabric API updates and third-party library deprecations.
- Zero Overhead: Without extra library initialization code or external config engines, Speedometer loads in less than $1\text{ ms}$ during game launch.
- Ultra-Lightweight Footprint: The entire compiled JAR artifact is under $80\text{ KB}$, making it ideal for client modpacks where storage and startup performance are critical.