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Optimization for SendButton re-rendering

What changed

Optimized the React.memo comparison function for SendButton to only trigger re-renders when the disabled state would actually change.

The comparison now explicitly checks for transitions between empty/non-empty states rather than re-rendering on every input change:

  • Input transitions from empty to non-empty (or vice versa)

Why this matters

This change significantly reduces unnecessary re-renders when typing in the input field. Previously, any character added or removed would trigger a re-render of the SendButton component, even though its visual state only changes when transitioning between empty and non-empty states.

Performance impact

In large chat applications with frequent typing, this optimization helps reduce rendering overhead and improves responsiveness, particularly on lower-end devices.

Testing

Verified that the button properly updates its disabled state when:

  • Input field transitions between empty and non-empty
  • Upload queue changes state

# Optimization for SendButton re-rendering

## What changed
Optimized the React.memo comparison function for SendButton to only trigger re-renders when the disabled state would actually change.

The comparison now explicitly checks for transitions between empty/non-empty states rather than re-rendering on every input change:

- Input transitions from empty to non-empty (or vice versa)
- Upload queue transitions from empty to non-empty (or vice versa)

## Why this matters
This change significantly reduces unnecessary re-renders when typing in the input field. Previously, any character added or removed would trigger a re-render of the SendButton component, even though its visual state only changes when transitioning between empty and non-empty states.

## Performance impact
In large chat applications with frequent typing, this optimization helps reduce rendering overhead and improves responsiveness, particularly on lower-end devices.

## Testing
Verified that the button properly updates its disabled state when:
- Input field transitions between empty and non-empty
- Upload queue changes state
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