Next.js Optimization

Priority: P1 (HIGH)

Core optimization primitives provided by Next.js. Monitor First, Optimize Later.

Monitoring (Core Web Vitals)

Before applying optimizations, identify bottlenecks using:

• LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): Initial load speed. Target < 2.5s.
• CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): Visual stability. Target < 0.1.
• INP (Interaction to Next Paint): Responsiveness. Target < 200ms.
• Tools: Chrome DevTools "Performance" tab, next/speed-insights, or React Profiler.

Images (next/image)

• Component: <Image src="..." alt="..." width={500} height={300} />.
• Features: Automatic resizing, lazy loading, format conversion (WebP/AVIF), and CLS prevention (placeholder sizing).
• Remote: Must configure images.remotePatterns in next.config.js for external URLs.

Fonts (next/font)

• Local: localFont({ src: ... }).
• Google: Inter({ subsets: ['latin'] }).
• Why: Self-hosts fonts at build time. Zero Layout Shift.

Metadata (SEO)

• Static: Export metadata object from layout.tsx or page.tsx.

  export const metadata: Metadata = {
    title: 'Dashboard',
    description: '...',
  };
  

• Dynamic: Export generateMetadata({ params }) function.

  export async function generateMetadata({ params }) {
    const product = await getProduct(params.id);
    return { title: product.name };
  }
  

• Open Graph: Use openGraph key for social cards.

Scripts (next/script)

• Loading Strategy: Control when 3rd party scripts load.
  • strategy="afterInteractive" (Default): Google Analytics.
  • strategy="lazyOnload": Chat widgets, low priority.