#Building Performant React Applications at Scale

Performance isn't an afterthought—it's a fundamental design consideration. Here's how we approach building React applications that scale.

##Component Architecture

Smart component splitting and lazy loading ensure users only download what they need. Strategic use of React.memo and useMemo prevents unnecessary re-renders.

1// Lazy loading with Suspense
2const Dashboard = lazy(() => import('./Dashboard'))
3
4function App() {
5  return (
6    <Suspense fallback={<Skeleton />}>
7      <Dashboard />
8    </Suspense>
9  )
10}

##State Management

Choosing the right state management approach matters. For server state, we leverage React Query. For client state, Zustand provides a lightweight, performant solution.

##Rendering Strategies

Combining SSR, SSG, and ISR through Next.js allows us to optimize each page's rendering strategy based on its specific requirements.

###When to Use Each

1. SSG - Marketing pages, blog posts
2. SSR - Personalized dashboards
3. ISR - Product catalogs, dynamic content

##Performance Monitoring

1// Custom performance hook
2function usePerformanceMetrics() {
3  useEffect(() => {
4    const observer = new PerformanceObserver((list) => {
5      for (const entry of list.getEntries()) {
6        console.log(`${entry.name}: ${entry.duration}ms`)
7      }
8    })
9    
10    observer.observe({ entryTypes: ['measure'] })
11    return () => observer.disconnect()
12  }, [])
13}

##Conclusion

Performance optimization is a continuous process. Regular profiling, careful monitoring, and iterative improvements keep applications fast as they grow.

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