pi-mono Deep Dive 8: TUI Architecture — Differential Rendering, Component Tree, Layout Engine, CSI 2026 Synchronized Output
Complete pi-tui core analysis: Virtual DOM Diff for flicker-free rendering, Component lifecycle, Layout Engine (Flex-like), CSI 2026 Synchronized Output avoiding partial frame tearing, Keybindings Manager, Alt Screen, Bracketed Paste, Kitty/iTerm2 Image Protocol, built-in components (Markdown, Editor, Selector, Diff, Border, Loader, etc.).