What problem does it solve?
React and Next.js applications frequently suffer from performance bottlenecks like async waterfalls, oversized JavaScript bundles, unnecessary re-renders, and inefficient data fetching that degrade user experience, hurt SEO, and increase bounce rates. This skill provides a comprehensive, prioritized set of guidelines to eliminate these issues and build faster, more responsive full-stack applications.
Core Features & Use Cases
- 70+ Prioritized Performance Rules: 8 categories of rules ranked by impact from CRITICAL (waterfall elimination, bundle optimization) to LOW (advanced patterns), each with detailed explanations and side-by-side incorrect/correct code examples.
- Full-Stack Coverage: Guidelines for React client components, Next.js server components, API routes, server actions, and build configuration.
- Use Cases: Writing new React/Next.js code, conducting code reviews, refactoring existing applications for performance, and optimizing bundle size or load times.
Quick Start
Use the vercel-react-best-practices skill to review your React or Next.js code for performance issues and receive specific, actionable optimization steps following Vercel's proven guidelines.