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Gurjeet Singh Virdee
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Performance Optimization Techniques for Modern Web Apps

Hey there, fellow developers! πŸ‘‹ Today, we're diving into the world of performance optimization for modern web apps. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, I promise you'll find some useful tips and tricks here. So. let's roll up our sleeves and make our apps blazing fast!

1. The Bundle Diet: Trimming the Fat

First things first, let's talk about bundle size. It's like packing for a trip - you want to bring only what you need. One of the easiest ways to slim down your bundle is by being selective with your imports.

Here's a quick example of using loadash:
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2. Lazy Loading: The Art of Delaying

Next up, lazy loading. This is where we tell our app, Hey, don't load everything at once. Take it easy! It's particularly useful for components that aren't immediately needed.

Here's how you can implement lazy loading in React:
Lazy Loading

This approach can significantly speed up your initial page load, especially for larger applications with many components.

3. Image Optimization: A Picture's Worth a Thousand Milliseconds

Images often make up the bulk of a page's weight. Optimizing them can lead to dramatic performance improvements. If you're using Next.js, the Image component is a game changer:
Image Optimization

This component automatically optimizes your images, converts them to modern formats like WebP, and implements lazy loading. It's like having a personal image optimizer built into your app!

4. Caching: Your App's Memory Bank

Caching is like giving your app a really good memory. Instead of fetching the same data over and over, we store it for quick access. Here's a simple example using React Query:

Caching

5. Code Splitting: Divide and Conquer

Code splitting is about breaking your app into smaller chunks that can be loaded on demand. It's particularly useful for larger applications. Here's how you can implement route-based code splitting in Next.js:
Code Splitting

This approach ensures that the dashboard component is only loaded when it's needed, reducing the initial bundle size.

Wrapping Up: The Performance Journey

Remember, performance optimization is not a one-time thing. It's an ongoing process, like tending to a garden. Keep measuring, keep tweaking, and most importantly, keep learning.

Here are some tools to help you on your performance journey:

Whether you're just starting or you've been coding for years, there's always room for improvement. So, let's make a pact: Let's build not just cool apps, but blazing-fast cool apps. Your users (and your future self) will thank you.

Happy coding, and may your load times be ever in your favour! πŸ’»πŸš€

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Waqar Maan β€’

Lazy loading defers the loading of non-essential resources (like images or iframes) until they are needed, typically when they come into view. Lazy Loaded Image
For a .ph based website, I did performance optimization; most issues were with images

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Gurjeet Singh Virdee β€’

Absolutely! Lazy loading is a game-changer for image-heavy sites. Pairing it with compression, WebP, or a CDN can boost performance even further.

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\144\150\162\165\166(dhruv) β€’

Cool

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Gurjeet Singh Virdee β€’

Thanks for the feedback!

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Nikola Periőić ‒

Which tool you used for code snippets? It's awesome

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Gurjeet Singh Virdee β€’

I use PostSpark for creating code snippets it's a fantastic tool!

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Khush β€’ β€’ Edited

_informative _

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Gurjeet Singh Virdee β€’

Thanks for the feedback! I’m glad you found it informative.

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Thanks for sharing

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Gurjeet Singh Virdee β€’

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help!

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