What problem does it solve? React and Next.js codebases often suffer from slow load times, unnecessary re-renders, oversized bundles, and sequential data-fetching waterfalls. This Skill provides a structured, impact-prioritized rule set from Vercel Engineering so AI agents and developers consistently apply proven performance patterns instead of guessing. ## Core Features & Use Cases - 70 Prioritized Rules Across 8 Categories: Covers eliminating waterfalls, bundle size optimization, server-side performance, client-side data fetching, re-render optimization, rendering performance, JavaScript micro-optimizations, and advanced patterns. - Incorrect vs. Correct Code Examples: Each rule includes concrete TypeScript/TSX examples showing the wrong pattern, the fixed pattern, and the measured impact (e.g., 2-10x improvement from parallelizing fetches). - Use Case: When refactoring a Next.js page that sequentially awaits user, posts, and comments, the Skill directs you to use Promise.all() or better-all, cutting multiple network round trips down to one. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to review your React component or Next.js page for performance issues using the Vercel React best practices rules.