This is for when there isn't a web server. I assume the impetus for this experiment is for Chrome apps, judging by the mention of Chrome Desktop.

> The larger question I want to answer is this:

> Can we recreate the same "instant" page loading experience in our web application without the server-side rendering

If one were using a web server, virtualdom is easy to render on the backend. Also it would be simpler than having to patch sluggish UX with pjax.