YModules

The "Three Whales" Concept

Y Modules is a new paradigm for web platform development, founded on three fundamental principles:

1. Not a single line of superfluous code — elimination of redundant plugins, libraries, and code
2. Not a single unnecessary request — optimisation of all interactions with databases, servers, APIs, and browsers
3. Maximum achievable speed — attaining perfect 100/100/100/100 PageSpeed scores and lightning-fast UI response

In a world where most CMSs and frameworks accumulate excessive code and suboptimal solutions, Y Modules offers a radically different approach: returning to the essence of web technologies through strict modularity, minimalism, and high performance.

Why "Y"?

The letter "Y" symbolises:

1. Y-shaped branching of solutions — like in the mathematical Y combinator, our approach enables the creation of recursive, self-optimising systems
2. "Why?" — continuous critical reassessment of the necessity of each component
3. "Yes" — positive outcomes for both developers and users
4. Way — a new direction in web development

Similar to the renowned Y Combinator that transformed the startup paradigm, Y Modules aims to revolutionise the approach to web development, making it more rational, performant, and scalable.

Current Focus: WordPress

We begin with the most widespread, yet most criticised CMS in the world — WordPress. Many consider it outdated, insecure, and slow. We intend to prove otherwise.

Modules versus Plugins

Instead of hundreds of plugins — one plugin with modules:

WordPress
├── WooCommerce (if needed)
└── Y Modules
    ├── Classic Editor Module
    ├── Cyr to Lat Module
    ├── SEO Module
    └── ...other modules as required

Advantages of the modular approach:

• Strict typing — all components utilise strict typing to prevent errors
• Adherence to principles — SOLID, PSR, DRY, KISS, and other best practices
• Runtime isolation — modules are maximally separated from WordPress core runtime
• Absence of frontend dependencies — ideal: static frontend from cache without unnecessary requests
• Standardisation and validation — automatic verification of all modules for compliance with standards

Technical Stack

Current technologies:

• PHP (OOP) — foundation for WordPress modules with an emphasis on OOP and strict typing
• TypeScript — typed client-side development
• WebAssembly + Go — for high-performance components

Planned technologies:

• Rust — for performance-critical modules
• Zig — experimental high-performance components
• Python — for modules related to ML and data analysis

Promising WebAssembly Applications in WordPress

1. Pre-compilation of templates to WebAssembly — rendering acceleration through compilation
2. Client-side rendering without server requests — reducing backend load
3. Real-time media optimisation — processing images and videos on the client
4. Intelligent content preloading — anticipatory loading based on interaction patterns
5. Isolated UI components — interface blocks independent of WordPress
6. Incremental interface loading — only what the user needs at the moment
7. Balancing between dynamic and static content — intelligent caching
8. Cache invalidation based on data changes — precise updating of only changed elements
9. Prioritisation of visible content — optimisation for "above the fold" content
10. Offloading heavy calculations to the client — freeing server resources
11. Client-side state management system — Go + WASM for efficient data management
12. Updating only changed parts of the DOM — virtual DOM on WASM

Platform Development

1. WordPress — starting point where the need for optimisation is most critical
2. Custom solutions — planned support for Slim, Flight, and proprietary developments
3. Integration with popular platforms — Symfony, Laravel, Bitrix, ModX, Magento, and others

For Developers

What you need to know now:

• WordPress API
• OOP PHP with an emphasis on strict typing
• Modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• WebAssembly fundamentals
• Go for high-performance components

How to contribute:

1. Study the project documentation and standards
2. Select a module for development or improvement
3. Follow the "Three Whales" principles during development
4. Pass automatic validation before submitting a PR

Project Future

Our goal is to create an open ecosystem of modules that will change perceptions about the capabilities of WordPress and other CMSs. After accumulating a critical mass of real-world cases, we plan to expand the community of module developers and curators.

With Y Modules, you can create websites that:

• Load instantly (PageSpeed 100/100/100/100)
• Operate securely and stably
• Do not require endless plugin updates
• Scale and modify effortlessly

Y Modules is not merely optimisation; it's a new philosophy of web development.