My approach towards project "Use ICU4X in Unicode Demo Pages"

[saisampath2323]

I am Sai Sampath, a 3rd-year undergraduate student with a deep interest in working on projects related to Unicode and performance optimization. Over the past month, I have been actively exploring the migration of parts of util.unicode.org to use ICU4X via WebAssembly. My focus is on improving performance by reducing server load and enhancing client-side processing through ICU4X’s capabilities.
Here's my approach i am following for understanding and submitting proposal

1. Understand the Project and Tools
   I will start by understanding ICU4X, the Rust-based Unicode library designed for client-side environments, and learn how it differs from ICU4J. I’ll also familiarize myself with WebAssembly and how to integrate it into a web application. I’ll explore the existing tools on util.unicode.org to identify high-impact features that can be migrated to the client-side.

2. Explore the Existing Tools
   I’ll take a closer look at unicode.org/unicodetools and the core features already in place. I’ll prioritize tools that have the highest server cost or performance impact for migration.

3. Set Up a Development Environment
   I will set up the ICU4X repository locally and experiment with compiling Rust to WebAssembly. My goal is to create a basic web application that integrates the WebAssembly module, so I can test client-side functionality.

4. Build a Prototype
   I’ll begin with a small feature migration, such as querying Unicode properties, and create a simple WebAssembly-powered frontend using ICU4X. I will focus on testing client-side performance improvements and reducing server load with this initial prototype.

5. Identify Missing Features in ICU4X
   As I progress, I’ll keep track of any missing features in ICU4X that are necessary for full migration. I’ll implement these features where necessary to maintain functional parity with the existing ICU4J tools.

6. Build a Deployment Pipeline
   I will develop a pipeline to build, package, and deploy the web application, ensuring that the ICU4X WebAssembly files are efficiently cached and distributed using a CDN.

Please add some points I missed.
Thank you,
Sai sampath