# Objective
- ~~This PR adds more flexible versions of `set_if_neq` and
`replace_if_neq` to only compare and update certain fields of a
components which is not just a newtype~~
- https://github.com/bevyengine/bevy/pull/12919#issuecomment-2048049786
gave a good solution to the original problem, so let's update the docs
so that this is easier to find
## Solution
- ~~Add `set_if_neq_with` and `replace_if_neq_with` which take an
accessor closure to access the relevant field~~
---
In a recent project, a scenario emerged that required careful
consideration regarding change detection without compromising
performance. The context involves a component that maintains a
collection of `Vec<Vec2>` representing a horizontal surface, alongside a
height field. When the height is updated, there are a few approaches to
consider:
1. Clone the collection of points to utilize the existing `set_if_neq`
method.
2. Inline and adjust the `set_if_neq` code specifically for this
scenario.
3. (Consider splitting the component into more granular components.)
It's worth noting that the third option might be the most suitable in
most cases.
A similar situation arises with the Bevy internal Transform component,
which includes fields for translation, rotation, and scale. These fields
are relatively small (`Vec3` or `Quat` with 3 or 4 `f32` values), but
the creation of a single pointer (`usize`) might be more efficient than
copying the data of the other fields. This is speculative, and insights
from others could be valuable.
Questions remain:
- Is it feasible to develop a more flexible API, and what might that
entail?
- Is there general interest in this change?
There's no hard feelings if this idea or the PR is ultimately rejected.
I just wanted to put this idea out there and hope that this might be
beneficial to others and that feedback could be valuable before
abandoning the idea.
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