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Next.js Performance: From Good to Great

Practical techniques to squeeze every bit of performance out of your Next.js application.

Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor

Senior Engineer

Jan 1, 20247 min read
Next.js Performance: From Good to Great

Next.js Performance: From Good to Great


Next.js gives you great performance out of the box, but there's always room for optimization. Here's how we take apps from good to great.


Image Optimization


Always use next/image. It handles:

  • Lazy loading
  • Responsive sizing
  • WebP conversion
  • Blur placeholders

  • Code Splitting


    Next.js splits code automatically, but you can help:

  • Use dynamic imports for heavy components
  • Lazy load below-the-fold content
  • Consider route-based code splitting

  • Caching Strategies


    Leverage ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration) for pages that change infrequently. Use SWR for client-side data fetching with stale-while-revalidate patterns.


    Conclusion


    Performance optimization is an ongoing process. Measure, optimize, and measure again.