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Next.js 16 Performance Checklist

Tactics to keep a Next.js 16 site fast from local development to production.

Published by Flutter Crafters, now part of LUMAQODE LTD1 min read
Laptop running performance metrics dashboard
Laptop running performance metrics dashboard

Performance is a discipline, not a toggle.

Checklist

  1. Measure with Core Web Vitals in local and preview builds.
  2. Stream server components for above-the-fold content.
  3. Lazy-load client components and external scripts.
  4. Use the Image component with responsive sizes to avoid layout shifts.

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