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React Application Architecture for Production - Second Edition
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In this chapter, we explored several techniques for making our React application faster and more responsive. We learned how to use React DevTools to identify performance issues and then addressed those issues with targeted optimizations.
We started with state management best practices: collocating state and keeping components focused. When state lives close to where it's used, fewer components re-render when it changes.
We then looked at code splitting and lazy loading to reduce initial bundle sizes. By loading code on demand, users only download what they need for the current page.
Streaming slow content during SSR allowed us to show content progressively instead of waiting for all data. Fast content appears immediately, while slower content loads in the background.
Debouncing reduced unnecessary API calls when users type in search fields. Instead of 9 requests for typing "Education," we make just 1 request after the user pauses.
For large data sets, we combined...