[discussion] Features for Devtools Initial Launch

[david-crabnebula]

As we prepare for the initial launch of our devtools, we need to consolidate and discuss the proposed features. Based on our internal discussions, the following features are currently being considered:

Logs

Like to the Devtools console, but tailored for Rust logs originating from Tauri and associated crates. The core functionality should revolve around logs_watch and logs_unwatch. These should be active ONLY when the logs viewer is present in the viewport.

Span Waterfall

Representative of call stacks, especially IPC, Tauri commands, etc. The primary goal here is to measure metrics such as busy time, idle time, the time taken by on_enter, and on_exit. As of now, the naming and full features set for this module are not yet finalized. A potential feature could be filtering by name, allowing users to input, say, "ipc", and view all related IPC events with timing.

Tauri Config Inspector

For the initial release, this could be a straightforward JSON viewer designed to simplify the process of inspecting the Tauri configuration. Important features might include search capabilities, easy navigation, and a clean UI to enhance user experience.

Assets Analyzer

This would be a visual tool providing insights into what's bundled within a Tauri app. Using a treemap, users can visualize various assets - images, JavaScript files, and more. The objective is to offer a comprehensive visual representation of the Tauri app, highlighting its structure and content.

[david-crabnebula]

Moved to https://linear.app/crabnebula/issue/DR-268/[discussion]-features-for-devtools-initial-launch